Abdul Kadir (27 December 1948 – 4 April 2003) was an Indonesian

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, who played left wing in Indonesia's national team from 1965 to 1979. Due to his agility in maneuvering the ball, Abdul Kadir got himself the nickname "The Deer" ( id, Kancil). He is the record holder in terms of both appearances and goal scoring for Indonesia national football team.

Playing career

Club

In the late 60s, Abdul Kadir played for Persikupa Cikupa. He won the 1969–71 Perserikatan with PSMS Medan. In the 1970s, Abdul Kadir played for Persebaya Surabaya in the

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. He won Kejuaraan Nasional PSSI (Kejurnas) in 1978 with Persebaya Surabaya.

National team

Abdul Kadir was first selected into the national team for 1965 GANEFO Games in Pyongyang, North Korea when he was 16 years old. With Indonesia he won the

1968 King's Cup The 1968 King's Cup finals were held from November 20 to December 2, 1968, in Bangkok. This was the first edition of the international football competition. The tournament featured a Group Allocation stage, that was used as a draw mechanism for ...

in Thailand, the 1969

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in Malaysia, and the 1972 Pesta Sukan in Singapore. He and Indonesia national team also finished as runners up at the

1972 President's Cup Football Tournament The 1972 President's Cup Football Tournament ( ko, 제2회 박대통령컵 쟁탈 아시아축구대회) was the second competition of Korea Cup. The competition was held from 20 to 30 September 1972, and was won by Burma for the second time, who d ...

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, and Jacob Sihasale, he was elected as a player in the Asia All Stars in 1966-1970.

After retirement

Abdul Kadir coached the

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team and helped them finish third in the

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. Together with Muhammad Basri and

("Basiska"), he coached the national team for the 1990 World Cup qualifications, which turned out unsuccessful. During the latter part of his life, Abdul Kadir suffered from kidney failure and needed to undergo dialysis twice a week at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM).

Death

Kadir died in Jakarta on 4 April 2003, survived by his wife and four children as well as grandchildren.

Career statistics

International goals

:''Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Abdul Kadir goal.''

Honours

PSMS Medan * Perserikatan: 1969-71 Persebaya * Perserikatan: 1975-78 * Piala Surya: 1975, 1976, 1977 Indonesia *

: 1969 *

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* Pesta Sukan Cup: 1972 *

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Manager

Indonesia *

runner-up: 1984 Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian * Galatama : 1985, 1986-1987 * Piala Liga : 1987, 1988, 1989

Records

* Indonesia national football team all-time most appearances: 111 * Indonesia national football team all-time top scorer: 70 goals

References

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