Irfan Jaya Explained

Irfan Jaya
Fullname:Irfan Samaling Kumi[1]
Height:[2]
Birth Date:1996 5, df=y
Birth Place:Bantaeng, Indonesia
Position:Winger, forward
Currentclub:Bali United
Clubnumber:41
Youthclubs1:SSB Butta Toa Raya
Youthyears2:2016
Youthclubs2:PSM Makassar
Clubs1:Persebaya Surabaya
Years1:2017–2021
Caps1:71
Goals1:25
Clubs2:PSS Sleman
Years2:2021
Caps2:10
Goals2:6
Clubs3:Bali United
Years3:2022–
Caps3:63
Goals3:8
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Indonesia U23
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2018–2022
Nationalteam2:Indonesia
Nationalcaps2:22
Nationalgoals2:6
Club-Update:18 August 2024

Irfan Samaling Kumi, better known as Irfan Jaya (born 1 May 1996), is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Liga 1 club Bali United.[3]

Club career

Persebaya Surabaya

Irfan Jaya started his professional career in 2017 after signing a four-year contract with legendary club Persebaya Surabaya when it was trying to win promotion from Liga 2. He made his debut on 20 July 2017, coming on from the bench, and helped Persebaya win 1–0 over Madiun Putra at Wilis Stadium in Madiun. He won the best Liga 2 player award at the end of the season and was a key reason behind Persebaya's return to Liga 1 (Indonesia), the country's top-flight football league.[4]

Surviving its first year after returning to Liga 1 with a respectable result in 2018, Persebaya strongly finished second in the 2019 Liga 1 with Irfan Jaya's significant contribution from the flanks. He scored 25 goals in his four years with Persebaya and became a fan favorite until his move to PSS Sleman.

PSS Sleman

Irfan Jaya in 2021 joined Liga 1 club PSS Sleman after its new management in 2020-21 drastically improved the club, including recruiting players who could boost a middling team into a new level.[5] He made his debut on 5 September 2021 in a match against Persija Jakarta. On 29 September 2021, Irfan scored his first goal for PSS against Persebaya Surabaya in the 87th minute at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Bekasi.[6] On 15 October 2021, Irfan scored a brace against Barito Putera in the 2021–22 Liga 1 at the Manahan Stadium, Surakarta, which PSS Sleman won 3–2.[7] A weeks later, he scored in a 4–2 lose over Persib Bandung.[8] On 1 November 2021, Irfan scored another brace, this time in a 1–2 win over Borneo.[9]

Bali United

In January 2022, Irfan Jaya signed a contract with Liga 1 club Bali United.[10] He made his league debut in a 3–0 win against Barito Putera on 9 January 2022 as a substitute for Rahmat in the 58th minute at the Ngurah Rai Stadium, Denpasar.[11] On 12 February 2022, Irfan scored his first goal for Bali United, during a 3–0 league victory against Bhayangkara.[12] On 31 March 2022, Irfan started in Bali United's last league match against Persik Kediri, He assisted the second goal of Rahmat, as the champions ended their league campaign with a 1–3 victory.[13] On 24 June 2022, Irfan made his AFC Cup debut in a 2–0 group stage win against Kedah Darul Aman.[14] The following matchday, he scored his first AFC Cup goal in a 5–2 defeat against Cambodian side Visakha.[15] On 3 September 2022 during the match against Persebaya, Irfan suffered a fractured fibula after getting tackled by Rizky Ridho, which would kept him out for 2 months.[16]

International career

Irfan won his first international cap for Indonesia in a friendly match against Mauritius.[17] He scored his first international goal for Indonesia with scored a brace in a match against Myanmar.[18] Irfan was called into Indonesia's 2018 AFF Championship squad on 30 October 2018 by Bima Sakti.[19]

In November 2021, Irfan was called up to the Indonesia national team in a friendly match in Turkey against Afghanistan and Myanmar by Shin Tae-yong.[20] On 25 November 2021, he scored in a 4–1 win over Myanmar.[21] In December 2021, he was named in Indonesian's squad for the 2020 AFF Championship in Singapore.[22] On 12 December 2021, Irfan scored a goal against Laos in a 2020 AFF Championship group stage and he also bercame man of the match in that match.[23] On 19 December 2021, He scored a brace in a 1–4 victory against Malaysia in Kallang.[24]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Persebaya Surabaya2017Liga 2211100002111
2018Liga 1216 11 32 259
2019Liga 127852824012
2020Liga 120000020
Total7125631148832
PSS Sleman2021Liga 11060082188
Bali United2021–22Liga 11310000131
2022–23Liga 1212003110253
2023–24Liga 1275005000325
2024–25Liga 12000000020
Total638008110729
Career total14439 63 81 206 17849

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia201852
201910
202000
2021104
202260
Total226

As of match played 14 June 2022. Indonesia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Irfan goal.

List of international goals scored by Irfan Jaya

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 10 October 2018 Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Indonesia align=center 2–0 3–0 Friendly
2. align=center 3–0
3. 25 November 2021 Emirhan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey 2–0 4–1
4. 12 December 2021 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore 2–0 5–1 2020 AFF Championship
5. 19 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore align=center 1–1 4–1
6. align=center 2–1

Honours

Persebaya Surabaya

PSS Sleman

Bali United

Indonesia

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 Final Registrations of Players Member Association: Indonesia . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222150343/https://www.aseanfootball.org/v3/wp-content/uploads/match_result/suzuki_cup/2020/playerslist/ID.pdf . en . . live . 22 December 2021 . 27 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Irfan Jaya . persebaya.id. 26 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Irfan Jaya - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. 2021-09-29. globalsportsarchive.com.
  4. Web site: Berawal dari Rasa Kecewa Saat Debut, Irfan Jaya Sukses Jadi Pemain Terbaik. www.bolasport.com. id. 20 April 2020.
  5. News: Tinggalkan Persebaya, Irfan Jaya Ungkap Alasan Gabung PSS Sleman. 2 March 2021 . 2 March 2021 . indosport.com.
  6. News: Gol Irfan Jaya Tak Mampu Selamatkan Timnya, Persebaya Bungkam PSS Sleman 3-1. 30 September 2021 . 30 September 2021 . makassar.tribunnews.com.
  7. News: Hasil Liga 1 PSS Sleman Vs Barito Putera, Irfan Jaya Cetak 2 Gol, Super Elja Menang. 15 October 2021 . 15 October 2021 . bola.kompas.com.
  8. News: Hujan Gol, Persib Menang Atas PSS Sleman dengan Skor 4-2. 22 October 2021 . 22 October 2021 . waspada.co.id.
  9. News: Hasil Liga 1 Borneo FC vs PSS Sleman: Brace Irfan Jaya Bawa Super Elja Menang. 1 November 2021 . 1 November 2021 . indosport.com.
  10. Web site: Irfan Jaya Resmi Gabung Bali United. cnnindonesia.com. 6 January 2022. 6 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Bali United Vs Barito Putera: Serdadu Tridatu Menang 3-0. sport.detik.com. 9 January 2022. 9 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Hasil BRI Liga 1: Irfan Jaya Pecah Telur, Bali United Bikin Bhayangkara Babak Belur. Bola.com. Wany. Aditya. id. 5 June 2022.
  13. Web site: Hasil Persik Kediri vs Bali United: Jawara Liga 1 Berpesta di Akhir Musim. SINDONEWS. id. 5 June 2022.
  14. Web site: Bali United tundukkan Kedah FC 2-0 pada Piala AFC 2022. Antaranews Bali. id. 28 June 2022. 25 June 2022.
  15. Web site: Piala AFC 2022: Visakha FC Bikin Bali United Babak Belur. Archie. Nugho. Goal. 27 June 2022. 28 June 2022. id.
  16. Web site: Rizky Ridho Minta Maaf Usai Bikin Cedera Irfan Jaya Selama 2 Bulan. BolaSport. 13 September 2022.
  17. Web site: 4 Pemain Jalani Debut di Laga Timnas Indonesia vs Mauritius. 11 September 2018. Indonesian.
  18. Web site: Hasil Indonesia Vs Myanmar: Irfan Jaya Dua Gol, Garuda Menang Telak 3-0. 10 October 2018. Indonesian.
  19. Web site: PSSI Rilis 23 Pemain Timnas Indonesia untuk Piala AFF 2018. 30 October 2018. Indonesian.
  20. Web site: Inilah Daftar 26 Pemain Timnas Indonesia untuk TC di Turki. tagar.id. 9 November 2021. 9 November 2021. id.
  21. Web site: Kata Irfan Jaya Setelah Sumbang Gol dan Antar Timnas Indonesia Kalahkan Myanmar. 25 November 2021. Indonesian.
  22. Web site: PSSI Daftarkan 30 Pemain Timnas Indonesia untuk Piala AFF 2020. bola.net. 1 December 2021. 1 December 2021. id.
  23. Web site: Irfan Jaya Tak Besar Kepala Terpilih Jadi Pemain Terbaik. GOAL.COM. 12 December 2021. 12 December 2021. id.
  24. Web site: Irfan Jaya, Sempat Blunder Tapi Cetak 2 Gol Buat Indonesia. IDNTIMES.COM. 19 December 2021. 19 December 2021. id.
  25. Web site: Persebaya Juara Liga 2!. liga-indonesia.id. 29 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040352/https://liga-indonesia.id/berita/persebaya-juara-liga-2. 1 December 2017. dead.
  26. Web site: Juara!!!. www.persebaya.id. en. 2020-03-13.
  27. Web site: Donny. Afroni. 24 April 2021. Tekuk PSM Makassar, PSS Sleman Rebut Peringkat Tiga Piala Menpora. 29 April 2021. goal.com. Goal.
  28. Web site: BALI UNITED KEMBALI WAKILI INDONESIA DI AJANG PIALA AFC 2022 . Bali United Official Website . 30 December 2021.
  29. Web site: Piala AFF 2020 Indonesia vs Thailand: Statistik Pertandingan Tunjukkan Kelemahan Garuda liputan6.com . www.liputan6.com . 30 December 2021. 30 December 2021. id.
  30. Web site: Mengenal Pemain Terbaik Liga 2 2017; Irfan Jaya goal.com . www.goal.com . 30 November 2017.