Biography
Who is Boaz Solossa?
Early life and career beginnings
Boaz Solossa Theofilus Erwin Solossa was born in Sorong, Indonesia. He grew up in a well-known family where sports were an important part of life. He is the youngest of five children, and his brothers Ortizan and Nehemia also became professional athletes.
He started his path in junior football at the amateur club PS Putra Yohan, where he played from 1999 until 2000. Following this, he spent one year playing for Perseru Serui. His early potential was noticed when he was just seventeen years old, leading to his selection for the Papua PON Team during the 16th National Sports Week.
Professional football achievements
In 2005, Boaz signed his first professional contract with Persipura Jayapura. He became a central figure for the club, eventually taking over as team captain after Eduard Ivakdalam left. He holds the record as the club's all-time leading goalscorer, having netted 225 goals across 359 total appearances.
His impact on the Indonesian league is significant. With Persipura, he helped the team win the top division championship five times, specifically in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2016. He was also named the league's best player on four separate occasions and topped the goal-scoring charts three times throughout his career.
International career and national team
Boaz made his international debut for the Indonesia men's national football team in 2004 during a World Cup qualification match against Turkmenistan. In that game, he provided two assists to help his team secure a 3–1 victory. He gained widespread attention during the 2004 Tiger Cup, where he scored four goals in the group phase.
Throughout his time with the national squad, he participated in several major tournaments, including the AFF Championship. He especially helped the team reach the runner-up position in both 2004 and 2016. Following the 2016 AFF Championship, he announced his intention to retire from international play to allow younger athletes a chance to compete.
Education and personal work
Outside of his professional football commitments, he pursued higher education. He attended Cenderawasih University, where he earned a Bachelor of Economics in 2013. He balances his athletic career with work as a civil servant. His family ties in Papua remain strong, and he considers his hometown of Sorong an important part of his personal life.
Birthday and age
Boaz Solossa was born on March 16, 1986, which makes Boaz 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Boaz shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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