Biography
Who is Budi Sudarsono?
Professional Football Career
Budi Sudarsono played as a forward and attacking midfielder throughout his career. He represented several well-known Indonesian clubs including Persija Jakarta, Persebaya Surabaya, Deltras F.C., and Persib Bandung. During his time with Persik Kediri, he participated in the 2007 AFC Champions League group stage and successfully scored two goals.
His club honors are extensive. He won the Liga Indonesia Premier Division title twice, first with Persija Jakarta in 2001 and later with Persik Kediri in 2006. With the club Sriwijaya, he secured the Copa Indonesia trophy during the 2008-09 season and the Indonesian Community Shield in 2010. Following his playing days, Budi transitioned into management and served as the head coach for Sriwijaya.
International Achievements
Budi Sudarsono earned recognition for his performance with the Indonesia national football team. He is particularly known for scoring goals in two consecutive Asian Cup tournaments. In the 2004 Asian Cup, he scored against Qatar in a group match that resulted in a 2-1 victory for Indonesia. This achievement marked the first time the national team won a game in the history of that competition.
His scoring record continued in other major events. He netted the lone goal for his country against Syria during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. In December 2008, he recorded a hat-trick during a 4-0 win against Cambodia in the AFF Suzuki Cup. Also, he scored against Kuwait during the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign. His international honors include winning the Indonesian Independence Cup in 2008 and reaching the runner-up position in the 2002 AFF Championship.
Nicknames and Personal Background
Due to his athletic style and goal-scoring record, supporters bestowed several nicknames upon him. These include Budi Gol, Budi Jancok, Kileng, and Ular Piton. Some fans referred to him as Budi Drogba because of his physical resemblance to the professional Ivorian striker Didier Drogba.
Budi Sudarsono was born in Kediri, East Java, as the eldest child in a family of six. His father is named Saifulloh and his mother is Murwani.
Birthday and age
Budi Sudarsono was born on September 19, 1979, which makes Budi 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Budi shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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