Aji Kusuma Explained

Aji Kusuma
Fullname:Aji Kusuma
Birth Date:1999 1, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Bengkalis, Indonesia
Height:1.77 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Persita Tangerang
Clubnumber:79
Youthyears1:2016
Youthclubs1:KS Tiga Naga
Youthyears2:2017
Youthclubs2:PS TNI
Youthyears3:2017
Youthclubs3:Bali United Youth
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Persika Karawang
Caps1:7
Goals1:2
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Persiba Balikpapan
Caps2:16
Goals2:4
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Persija Jakarta
Caps3:37
Goals3:5
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Persita Tangerang
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:Indonesia U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Pcupdate:30 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:6 November 2019 (UTC)

Aji Kusuma (born 30 January 1999) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 1 club Persita Tangerang.

Club career

Persika Karawang

In 2017, Aji signed a one-year contract with Persika Karawang from Bali United Youth, he scored in a 3–2 loss against Japan U20 in a friendly match on 27 March 2018.[2] [3]

Persiba Balikpapan

He was signed for Persiba Balikpapan to play in Liga 2 in the 2019 season. Aji made his league debut on 22 June 2019 in a match against PSIM Yogyakarta at the Batakan Stadium, Balikpapan.[4] He played the full 90 minutes in the won to Persis Solo four days later.[5]

On 20 October 2021, Aji scored his first league goal for Persiba Balikpapan from header in a 1–2 win over Persewar Waropen at Tuah Pahoe Stadium.[6]

Aji scored in 40th minutes and give assists to Faldi Ades Tama in Persiba's 3–2 loss over Putra Delta Sidoarjo on 11 September 2022.[7] On 22 September, Aji scored a brace for the club against Kalteng Putra, with a 5–0 victory, brought Persiba Balikpapan to 3rd place East Group.[8]

On 12 January 2023, Persiba's management announced that Aji had officially left the club, because he had received an offer from a high-level indonesian Liga 1 club, he contributed with 6 appearances, and 3 goals during with Persiba Balikpapan for 2022 season.[9] [10]

Persija Jakarta

On 12 January 2023, Aji signed a one-year contract with Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta from Persiba Balikpapan.[11] Three days later, Aji made his league debut for the club in a 3–2 win against Bali United, coming on as a substituted Ginanjar Wahyu.[12] Aji scored his first league goals in a 4–2 home win over PSM Makassar, scoring a brace, on 25 January.[13] He added his third goals for the club on 15 April with one goal against PSS Sleman in a 5–0 home win at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.[14] With this victory, Persija is certain to finish in runner-up in the final standings of the 2022–23 Liga 1.[15] He contributed with 16 league appearances and 3 goals during with Persija for 2022–23 season.

International career

On 25 March 2018, Aji made his debut for Indonesia U20 against Japan U20, also scored his first international goal for national team in a 4–1 loss in a friendly match.[16] On 1 July 2018, it was reported that Aji received a call-up from the Indonesia U20 for 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship.[17] On 9 July 2018, he played as a starting in a 2–1 loss against Thailand U20, in the AFF U-19 Youth Championship.[18]

On 28 August 2023, Aji received a call-up to the Indonesia national team for a friendly match against Turkmenistan at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya.[19]

Career statistics

Club

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ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Persika Karawang2017Liga 200000000
2018Liga 272000072
Persiba Balikpapan2019Liga 250 00 0050
2020Liga 200000000
2021–22Liga 251000051
2022–23Liga 263000063
Persija Jakarta2022–23Liga 1163 00 00163
2023–24Liga 12120000212
Persita Tangerang2024–25Liga 100000000
Career total59110000005911

Honours

International

Indonesia U-19

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aji Kusuma: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 25 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Timnas Jepang U-19 Susah Payah Taklukan Persika Karawang. medcom. 25 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Mengenal Aji Kusuma, Momok Timnas Jepang U-19. medcom. 25 January 2023.
  4. Web site: LIGA 2 2019 - Hasil Akhir Persiba Vs PSIM Jogja, Laskar Mataram Bekuk Tim Beruang Madu. Tribunnews. 25 January 2023. 22 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Persiba Kandaskan Persis Solo 3-0. inibalikpapapn. 26 June 2019. 25 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Epic Comeback, Persiba Taklukkan Persewar 2-1 Di Menit Akhir. Lintas Balikpapan. 23 January 2023. 20 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Tekuk Persiba 3-2, Modal Berharga Putra Delta Sidoarjo Jelang Laga Tandang. Tribunnews. id. 25 January 2023. 11 September 2022.
  8. Web site: Skor Akhir Persiba vs Kalteng Putra FC 2022: Brace Isir & Aji Kusuma Bawa Beruang Madu Menang Telak. Tribunnews . 25 January 2023 . 22 September 2022.
  9. Web site: Aji Kusuma Resmi Tinggalkan Persiba Balikpapan. Lintas Balikpapan . 25 January 2023 . 12 January 2023.
  10. Web site: Belum Pikir Tambah Pemain, Aji Kusuma Susul Mahir Radja Hengkang Dari Persiba . kaltimkita . 25 January 2023 . 12 January 2023.
  11. Web site: SELAMAT BERGABUNG DI PERSIJA, AJI KUSUMA! . persija.id . 25 January 2023 . 12 January 2023.
  12. News: 3 Momen Perdana Persija vs Bali United yang Layak Dikenang, Dramatis. 17 January 2023 . 25 January 2023 . JPNN.
  13. News: Dua gol debut Aji Kusuma bawa Persija kalahkan PSM 4-2. 25 January 2023 . 25 January 2023 . antaranews.com.
  14. News: REVIEW PERSIJA VS PSS: PESTA GOL MENUTUP AKHIR MUSIM. 15 April 2023 . 16 April 2023 . persija.id.
  15. News: Persija Pesta Gol dan Finis Runner-up BRI Liga 1, Thomas Doll Full Senyum. 16 April 2023 . 16 April 2023 . www.bola.com.
  16. Web site: Aji Kusuma Pemain Timnas asal Riau pertama yang berseragam Tim Nasional . Riau Lantang . 25 January 2023. 25 March 2018.
  17. Web site: Daftar 24 Pemain Indonesia untuk Piala AFF U-19 2018 . Tirto.id . 25 January 2023. 1 July 2018.
  18. Web site: Aji Kusuma Timnas U19 Kebanggaan Warga Duri dturunkan di Laga Lawan Thailand Piala AFF U-19 . Riau Lantang . 25 January 2023. 9 July 2018.
  19. Web site: Adi Yaksa. Muhammad . 28 August 2023 . Shin Tae-yong Panggil Striker Persija, Aji Kusuma Perkuat Timnas Indonesia Melawan Turkmenistan di FIFA Matchday . 29 August 2023 . www.bola.com . id.
  20. Web site: Indonesia - A. Kusuma - Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway. 2023-01-26.