Yongki Aribowo (born 23 November 1989) is an Indonesian professional

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who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club PSKC Cimahi. He was a member of the

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AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 The 2010 AFF Championship, sponsored by Suzuki and P&G and officially known as the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, was the 8th edition of the AFF Championship, took place on 1–29 December 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the group stage from 1 to 8 D ...

Club career

Yongki, who is usually called or Bowo, started off his football career in SSB Sinar Jaya Tulungagung. He later continued his youth career to Perseta Tulungagung Junior. However, in Perseta Junior, he often sat on bench. Yongki plays as a striker. Whenever he is in front of the opponent's goal, he can always terrorize the goalkeeper and defenders. He also has the speed to run at above-average. These skills made

Persik Kediri Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Kediri or Indonesian Football Association of Kediri ''(abbreviated Persik Kediri)'' is an Indonesian professional football club based in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. They currently compete in the Liga 1. The ...

became interested in him and recruited him as a player in Persik Junior. East Java derby between

and

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was the game that he would never forget for this is the game when he shows off his skill to

's supporters, Persikmania. A bait heading measured from his partner Saktiawan Sinaga, he finished it with a fantastic move. Everyone started to turn to him. He entertains many Persik Kediri supporters. Brawijaya Stadium is always waiting for his goals and his actions. Being paired with Saktiawan Sinaga makes him greatly feared by opponent's defense. Agility to bring the ball is also noteworthy. With a height of 175 cm and weighs 63 kg, he is also adept at eating up balls. He had been linked with

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and

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during 2010 summer transfer window. On 23 February 2018, he joined the newly promoted club Aceh United to play in Liga 2.

International career

In 2009, Yongki played to represent the

, in

2009 SEA Games The 2009 Southeast Asian Games ( lo, ກີລາພູມິພາກອາຊີຕາເວັນອອກສຽງໃຕ້ 2009, translit. Kila phoumipak asi taven oak siang tai 2009), officially known as the 25th Southeast Asian Games, was ...

. In October 2010, Yongki was called up into senior national team and making his debut as a substitute player in a friendly match against

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International goals

Yongki Aribowo: International under-23 goals

Honours

International

;Indonesia U-23 *

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Silver medal: 2011 ;Indonesia *

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runner-up: 2010

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aribowo, Yongki 1989 births Living people Javanese people People from Tulungagung Regency Sportspeople from East Java Indonesian footballers Indonesia international footballers Indonesia youth international footballers PS Barito Putera players Pelita Bandung Raya players Arema F.C. players Persik Kediri players Sriwijaya F.C. players Badak Lampung F.C. players Badak Lampung F.C. Liga 2 (Indonesia) players Liga 1 (Indonesia) players Association football forwards Association football midfielders Southeast Asian Games silver medalists for Indonesia Southeast Asian Games medalists in football Competitors at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games