Biography
Who is Ismed Sofyan?
Club career
Ismed Sofyan started his club career playing for PSBL Langsa before moving on to play for Persiraja Banda Aceh. In the year 2002, he transferred to Persijatim Jakarta Timur, which is currently known as Sriwijaya, and played there for two seasons.
After his time at Sriwijaya, Ismed Sofyan joined Persija Jakarta. He played for Persija Jakarta starting in 2002, making him the most long serving period player in the club until now. During his time with the team, he won the Liga 1 title in 2018 and the Indonesia President's Cup in 2018.
International career
Ismed Sofyan played for the Indonesia national under-20 football team and the Indonesia national under-23 football team from 1997 to 2001. His first appearance for the senior team took place at the Asian Cup 2000 in Lebanon. He later substituted for Budi Sudarsono during the second round in the second game for Indonesia against Saudi Arabia in Group D of the Asian Cup 2007.
Over the course of his career, Ismed Sofyan made fifty-three appearances for the Indonesia national football team. He earned a reputation as one of the players with the highest caps in the national team as a right defender. In addition, he won the Indonesian Independence Cup in 2000 and 2008, and finished as the AFF Championship runner-up in 2000 and 2004.
Playing style and height
On the pitch, Ismed Sofyan was known for playing as a right-back or a wing-back. His key specialities on the field included free kick taking and assisting teammates with high-curved passes.
Ismed Sofyan stands at a height of 168 centimeters. He was born in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, and represents the country as an Indonesian athlete.
Birthday and age
Ismed Sofyan was born on August 28, 1979, which makes Ismed 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Ismed shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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