Yongki Aribowo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yongki Aribowo | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Tulungagung, Indonesia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward, Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Pelita Bandung Raya | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2006 | SSB Sinar Jaya | ||
| 2006–2007 | Perseta Tulungagung | ||
| 2007–2008 | PSBI Blitar | ||
| 2008–2009 | Persik Kediri U-21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2010 | Persik Kediri | 24 | (7) |
| 2010–2011 | Arema Indonesia | 17 | (7) |
| 2011–2012 | Persisam Putra Samarinda | 30 | (4) |
| 2012–2014 | Barito Putera | 48 | (8) |
| 2014– | Pelita Bandung Raya | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009–2011 | Indonesia U23 | 15 | (2) |
| 2010– | Indonesia | 8 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:22, 16 November 2014 (UTC). | |||
Yongki Aribowo is an Indonesian professional footballer. He currently plays for Pelita Bandung Raya as a striker. He was a member of the Indonesia national football team in AFF Suzuki Cup 2010.
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 became interested in him and recruited him as a player in Persik Junior.
East Java derby between Persik Kediri and Persela Lamongan was the game that he would never forget for this is the game when he shows off his skill to Persik Kediri'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 Wellington Phoenix[1] and Melbourne Victory[2] during 2010 summer transfer window.
Pelita Bandung Raya
In November 2014, he signed with Pelita Bandung Raya.[3]
International career
In 2009, Yongki played to represent the Indonesia national football team, in 2009 SEA Games.[4] In October 2010, Yongki was called up into senior national team and making his debut as a substitute player in a friendly match against Uruguay.[5]
International goals
Yongki Aribowo: International under-23 goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 February 2011 | Pho Kong Village Park Stadium, Hong Kong |  Hong Kong U-23 | 0–1 | 1–4 | Friendly |
| 2 | 15 September 2011 | Kowloon Bay Park, Kowloon, Hong Kong | Hong Kong U-23 | 0–2 | 0–4 | Friendly |
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 October 2010 | Siliwangi Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia |  Maldives | 2–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 21 November 2010 | Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia |  Timor-Leste | 6–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
Honours
National team
- Indonesia U-23
- Southeast Asian Games Silver Medal: 2011 Southeast Asian Games
References
- ↑ "Bambang Pamungkas dan Yongki Ariwibowo Ditaksir Wellington Phoenix" (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "Eksodus Pemain Persik" (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "Pelatih Barito Kecewa Gagal Amankan Pemain" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Skuad Timnas SEA Games 2009" (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "Indonesia vs Uruguay Lineups and Statistics".
External links
- Yongki Aribowo profile at Soccerway
- Profile at Goal.com