Biography
Who is Dendy Sulistyawan?
Early football career
Dendy Sulistyawan began his path in professional sports through the youth ranks of Persela Lamongan. He played for the Persela U-21 squad before earning a spot on the main team. His early involvement included appearances in the 2015 Piala Presiden tournament.
During his time playing in a local kodim tournament, he displayed scoring consistency by finding the net in every match he played. He officially joined the Persela squad for the 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A. He debuted that year against Persegres Gresik United during the first week of competition. Later that season, he recorded his first goal for the team during a match against PS Barito Putera.
Professional tenure with Bhayangkara
In 2017, Dendy signed a contract with the Liga 1 club Bhayangkara. He made his debut on April 20, 2017, replacing Thiago Furtuoso in the 57th minute against Perseru Serui. His first league goal for this club occurred on August 4, 2017, during a victory against Arema at the Patriot Stadium in Bekasi.
Throughout the 2017 season, he contributed significantly to the team, making 21 league appearances and scoring two goals. He also provided key assists, including a pass to Alsan Sanda during a win against Madura United in July 2017. He later helped the team secure a win over Persiba Balikpapan in October by assisting Paulo Sergio.
Loan spells and consistent play
Dendy returned to Persela Lamongan on loan in July 2018. His impact was immediate, as he scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 home victory against Persipura Jayapura at the Surajaya Stadium. He also scored a brace in a 3-0 win against Sriwijaya in November of that year, helping his team reach 10th place in the league table. He finished that half-season with 16 appearances and 9 goals before returning to Bhayangkara.
Upon returning to Bhayangkara in 2019, he continued his professional career despite a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 2021-22 season, he scored five goals across 34 league appearances. He had memorable moments, including a decisive goal against PSS Sleman and a header against his former team, Persela, in March 2022.
International play and police service
Beyond his club career, Dendy serves as a Second Police Brigadier in the Indonesian National Police. He earned his first cap for the Indonesia national team on September 24, 2022, during a friendly match against Curacao. He scored his first international goal just days later against the same opponent on September 27.
He continued to represent his country in major tournaments, including the 2022 AFF Championship, where he scored twice against Brunei and the Philippines. He also netted a goal against Burundi in March 2023. His consistent club performance for Bhayangkara, including scoring seven goals in the 2022-23 season, led to his continued selection for the national squad by coach Shin Tae-yong.
Birthday and age
Dendy Sulistyawan was born on October 12, 1996, which makes Dendy 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Dendy shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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