Biography
Who is Bima Sakti?
Early life and real name
Bima Sakti was born on January 23, 1976, in Balikpapan, Indonesia. His birth name is Bima Sakti Tukiman, and he was named after the Milky Way galaxy, which is known as Bima Sakti in the Indonesian language.
During his youth, he took part in the PSSI Primavera program in the mid 1990s. This program helped shape his early development as an athlete before he started his professional playing career with local clubs.
Playing career
Bima Sakti played as a midfielder during a long professional career in Indonesian football. He represented multiple clubs across the country, including PSM Makassar, Persiba Balikpapan, Madura United, Bontang FC, Persema Malang, and PSPS Riau.
Throughout his club career, he also played for Pelita Jaya, PSPS Pekanbaru, Persepar Palangkaraya, Mitra Kukar, and Gresik United. He won the Liga Indonesia Premier Division with PSM Makassar during the 1999 to 2000 season before ending his playing career in 2016.
International career and coaching
On the international stage, Bima made his debut for the senior national team of Indonesia on December 4, 1995. He earned numerous caps for his country and competed in events such as the AFF Championship and the SEA Games.
After finishing his time as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles. He managed the Indonesia under 17 team and led them to victory in the AFF U-16 Youth Championship in 2022, and later became the head coach of Persela Lamongan.
Birthday and age
Bima Sakti was born on January 23, 1976, which makes Bima 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Bima shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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