Iswadi Idris Explained

Iswadi Idris
Fullname:Iswadi Idris
Birth Date:1948 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
Death Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Position:Attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:1957–1961
Youthclubs1:MBFA
Youthyears2:1961–1966
Youthclubs2:IM Jakarta
Years1:1966–1968
Caps1:12
Goals1:3
Years2:1968–1970
Clubs2:PSMS Medan (loan)
Caps2:22
Goals2:11
Years3:1970–1974
Caps3:44
Goals3:21
Years4:1974–1975
Clubs4:Western Suburbs (loan)
Years5:1975–1978
Caps5:42
Goals5:22
Years6:1978–1981
Nationalyears1:1968–1980
Nationalcaps1:97
Nationalgoals1:55
Manageryears1:1982—1983
Managerclubs1:Indonesia
Manageryears2:1983–1986
Managerclubs2:Perkesa 78
Manageryears3:1989
Managerclubs3:Indonesia

Iswadi Idris (18 March 1948 – 11 July 2008) was an Indonesian football player and coach. He was nicknamed "Boncel" because of his small, 1.65m (05.41feet) stature. He was captain of the Indonesia national football team from 1970 to 1980. He is the second all-time top scorer and second highest appearances records for Indonesia national team.[1]

International career

Idris first international appearances with Indonesia is in the 1968 Merdeka Tournament. He was the captain of the Indonesia national football team in 1970. Together with Soetjipto Soentoro, Abdul Kadir and Jacob Sihasale, he was part of what was called "Asia's fastest quartet". He played in several positions, including right back and sweeper but mostly played in attacking positions alongside Abdul Kadir.

With Indonesia, he won the 1968 Kings Cup, 1969 Merdeka Tournament, 1972 Jakarta Anniversary Cup, and 1972 Pesta Sukan. He last played for in the 1980 Olympic Games qualification. Overall he have played 97 times for Indonesia scoring 55 international goals.[2]

He later coached the national team, and became an administrator of the PSSI.

Managerial career

Indonesia

In 1989, Idris coached the Indonesia national team alongside his former teammates in the national team, Muhammad Basri and Abdul Kadir. Together they were known as the "Bas-Is-Ka" trio. Indonesia managed to win a bronze medal after defeating Thailand through a penalty shootout in the bronze medal match of the 1989 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[3]

Idris' career with the trio had to stop in the same year after Indonesia was only able to survive in the first round of the 1990 World Cup qualifiers. The national team at that time finished in third place in Group 6 with only one win from six total matches.[4]

Personal life

Idris was a muslim. He was met his wife, Rahmah Astuti in the early 1980s and was married in 1982. They had 2 daughters and 1 son. Their first child, Kusuma Ayu Kinanti, was born in February 1983.[5]

In 1994, after he finished his career as a football player and manager, Idris entered the ranks of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) management. A number of positions were entrusted to him starting from Director of PSSI Competitions and Tournaments, member of the PSSI Disciplinary Commission to Director of PSSI Engineering. His last position there was as Technical Manager of the National Team Agency and the monitoring team with his former teammates Risdianto and Ronny Pattinasarany.

Later years and death

Idris, his wife and their 3 children lived in Sleman, Yogyakarta. In his old age, he suffered a stroke that drastically reduced his body functions. He died on 17 July 2008 in Jakarta after being treated for three days at MMC Hospital and Jakarta Medical Centrer. Before being rushed to the hospital, he had fallen at his house which made him unconscious. He was buried at Karet Bivak Cemetery, Jakarta.[6]

Career statistics

International

See main article: List of international goals scored by Iswadi Idris.

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia196898
196987
1970168
19711110
19721910
1973103
197652
197764
197983
198050
Total9755

Honours

Player

PSMS Medan

Persija Jakarta

Indonesia

Individual

Records

Manager

Indonesia

See also

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/indo-recintlp.html Indonesia – Record International Players
  2. https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/indo-idris-intlg.html Iswadi Idris – Goals in International Matches
  3. Web site: 2022-04-20 . Kiprah Pelatih Dalam Negeri untuk Timnas Sepak Bola Indonesia . 2024-09-07 . Kompaspedia . id.
  4. Web site: redaksi . 2014-06-11 . On this day 1989, Cuaca Dingin Buat Timnas Indonesia Dibantai Jepang . 2024-09-07 . Pandit Football Indonesia.
  5. Web site: 5 March 1983 . Dikaruniai seorang putri . 26 September 2024 . TEMPO.co.
  6. Web site: 11 July 2008 . Iswadi Idris Telah Berpulang . 26 September 2024 . Kompas.com.
  7. News: Iswadi Idris honours with national team. kompas.com. 24 February 2008.
  8. Web site: IFFHS MEN’S ALL TIME INDONESIA DREAM TEAM – 96 .
  9. Web site: 3 April 2007 . Penghargaan 22 Pemain Legendaris Indonesia . https://archive.today/20120710123513/bolaindo.wordpress.com/2007/04/03/penghargaan-22-pemain-legendaris-indonesia/ . 10 July 2012 . 26 September 2024 . BOLA INDONESIA.