Ikhsan Zikrak Explained

Ikhsan Zikrak
Fullname:Ikhsan Nul Zikrak
Birth Date:2002 11, df=y
Birth Place:Padang Pariaman, Indonesia
Height:1.76 m[1]
Position:Attacking midfielder, right winger
Currentclub:Borneo Samarinda
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2017–2019
Youthclubs1:PPLP Sumatera Barat
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:PSP Padang
Years1:2021–2023
Caps1:27
Goals1:3
Years2:2023–
Caps2:9
Goals2:2
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Indonesia U23
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:29 March 2024
Ntupdate:2 May 2024

Ikhsan Nul Zikrak (born 8 November 2002) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Liga 1 club Borneo Samarinda.

Club career

RANS Nusantara

On 23 April 2021, Zikrak was signed for RANS Nusantara to play in Liga 2 in the 2021–22 season.[2] Zikrak made his first-team debut in a pre-season friendly against Liga 1 club Arema on 6 June 2021, and also scoring for his first team in a 6–2 loss.[3] He made his league debut for RANS Nusantara when he was part of the starting lineup of a 2021 Liga 2 match against Persekat Tegal on 5 October in a 1–2 win.[4] Until the end of the season, he contributed with 9 league appearances, and scored one goal in pre-season friendly match with RANS Nusantara, and also succeeded in bringing his first team to runner-up in Liga 2, and promotion to the highest tier league in Indonesia next season.

On 23 July 2022, Zikrak made his Liga 1 debut for the club in a match against PSIS Semarang, coming on as a substitute for Alfin Tuasalamony in the 79th minute.[5] On 16 December 2022, he played full 90 minutes and scored his league goal of the season for the club in a 2–1 win against Bhayangkara.[6]

On 30 January 2023, he scored the opening goal in a 3–1 loss over PSM Makassar.[7] On 8 February, he scored another opening goal in a 2–1 loss to Arema.[8]

Borneo Samarinda

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Zikrak signed a three-year contract with Borneo Samarinda.[9]

International career

In April 2023, Zikrak was called up to the Indonesia U22 for the training centre in preparation for 2023 SEA Games.[10] Zikrak made his international debut on 14 April 2023 in a friendly match against Lebanon U22 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.[11]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Muhammad Iqbal, who also a footballer and a former U-19 national team player in the Indra Sjafri era. Syamsuddin Batubara is his father as well as his first coach to start his career as a footballer. his father is the founder of the Soccer School of Football Association of Kudugantiang in Padang Pariaman.[12]

Career statistics

Club

[13]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
RANS Nusantara2021Liga 290000090
2022–23Liga 1183 00 20203
Total273000020293
Borneo Samarinda2023–24Liga 192000092
2024–25Liga 100000000
Career total365000020385
Notes

Honours

Club

RANS Cilegon

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 Qatar squad lists. Asian Football Confederation.
  2. Web site: Ikhsan Nul Zikrak, Bintang Masa Depan Sepakbola Sumbar Dikontrak RANS Cilegon. www.bolabeten.com. 23 April 2021. 23 April 2021.
  3. Web site: Laga Uji Coba Mewah Arema FC vs Rans Cilegon FC, Skor Akhir 6-2, Bonusnya Rp200 Juta. Pojok Satu. 21 December 2022. id . 6 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Hasil Liga 2 Persekat Tegal Vs RANS Cilegon FC 1-2. 21 December 2022. bola tempo. 5 October 2021. id.
  5. News: PSIS SEMARANG VS. RANS NUSANTARA 1 - 1. 23 July 2022 . 21 December 2022 . Soccerway.
  6. News: Gol Ikhsannul Zikrak Berikan Kemenangan Rans Nusantara Atas Bhayangkara FC. 17 December 2022 . 21 December 2022 . Minang Satu.
  7. News: Taklukkan RANS FC 3-1, PSM Makassar Panaskan Papan Atas Liga 1. 30 January 2023 . 4 February 2023 . www.inilah.com. id.
  8. News: Arema FC Akhiri Tren Negatif Usai Bekap Rans Nusantara FC 2-1. 9 February 2023 . 10 February 2023 . www.borneonews.co.id. id.
  9. News: Gelandang Potensial Ikhsan Nul Zikrak Resmi Bergabung Borneo FC . 21 May 2023 . www.borneofc.id. id.
  10. Web site: 36 Pemain Timnas U-22 Dipanggil Ikuti Pemusatan Latihan SEA Games 2023 . 24 April 2023 . www.beritasatu.com. 1 April 2023. id.
  11. Web site: Hasil Timnas U22 Indonesia Vs Lebanon, Garuda Muda Takluk 1-2. 4 May 2023. 14 April 2023 . kompas.com . id.
  12. News: Muhammad Iqbal dan Ikhsan Nul Zikrak Pemuda Kudugantiang Padangpariaman. 17 May 2022 . 21 December 2022 . Jawa Pos. id.
  13. Web site: Indonesia - I. Zikrak - Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway. 23 July 2022.
  14. Web site: Hasil Final Liga 2 RANS Cilegon FC vs Persis Solo indosport.com . www.indosport.com . 30 December 2021.