Riko Simanjuntak

Riko Simanjuntak (born 26 January 1992) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta and the Indonesia national team. Before joined Persija, he had changed clubs four times. And Semen Padang is a club that is able to optimize its abilities. Together with this club, he who is called Ucok is often a mainstay player to compete in Indonesian competitions. [1]

Riko Simanjuntak
Personal information
Full name Riko Simanjuntak
Date of birth (1992-01-26) January 26, 1992
Place of birth Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Height 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Persija Jakarta
Number 25
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012−2013 PSMS Medan 9 (3)
2013–2014 PS Bangka 18 (7)
2015 Gresik United 3 (1)
2016−2017 Semen Padang 66 (4)
2018− Persija Jakarta 62 (3)
National team‡
2018– Indonesia 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:19, 21 December 2019 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:03, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

Career

PSMS Medan

Before joined PSMS Medan, Around 2010–2012, Riko was just an amateur futsal player in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatera. He and his brother Johan Simanjuntak always play together in one team. Riko plays as a right flank, Johan as a left flank. One time, PSMS's Coach Suimin Diharja watched their futsal match together. Riko and Johan's speed, agility, and sharpness made the coach interested in recruiting him. finally Riko and Johan joined PSMS and played on PSMS Medan who were then playing on Indonesia Super League. This is Riko's first football club. [2]

PS Bangka

After the chaotic league dualism, a year later, Riko did not get a League 1 team. He finally joined and played for Liga 2 club PS Bangka. This is where Riko shows her abilities in the field. During the 18 games he played, Riko scored 7 goals. [2]

Gresik United

In 2015 season, Riko signed a year contract with Persegres Gresik United. He made his debut in a 0–1 away win against Barito Putera on 11 April. [3] He made his first goal in a 2–1 home win against Borneo, He scored in 45 minutes. [4]

Honours

Club honors
Persija Jakarta

Individual
  • APPI Footballer of the Month April: 2018

    References
    1. Boombastis.com. "Berawal dari Jualan Mainan Anak-anak, Pemain Berdarah Batak Ini Sukses Tembus Timnas".
    2. "Sebelum Masuk Timnas, Ini 5 Klub Yang Pernah Dibela Riko Simanjuntak". idntimes.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 October 2019.
    3. "Barito Putera 0-1 Gresik United". milikbersama03blogspot.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 October 2019.
    4. "Gresik United 2-1 Borneo". soccerway.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 October 2019.
    5. "Persija Juara Liga 1 2018". detik. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
    6. "Tumbangkan Bali United, Persija Juarai Piala Presiden 2018". kompas. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
    7. "AFF AWARDS: Quang Hai, Pitsamai claim top honours". ASEAN Football Federation. 8 November 2019. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
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