Ricky Yacobi Explained

Ricky Yacobi
Fullname:Ricky bin Yacub
Birth Place:Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Birth Date:12 March 1963
Death Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Position:Striker
Years1:1979–1982
Years2:1982–1988
Clubs2:Arseto Solo
Caps2:41
Goals2:23
Years3:1988–1989
Clubs3:Matsushita
Caps3:6
Goals3:1
Years4:1989–1992
Clubs4:Arseto Solo
Caps4:70
Goals4:24
Years5:1992-93
Clubs5:BPD Jateng
Caps5:16
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:1983–1990
Nationalcaps1:40
Nationalgoals1:9

Ricky Yacobi (born Ricky bin Yacub; 12 March 1963 – 21 November 2020) was an Indonesian football player. He usually played as a striker and was one of the most prominent Indonesian footballers of the 1980s. His nickname was the "Indonesian Paul Breitner". He made a name for himself at the 1986 Asian Games when he led the Indonesia national team. In 1988, Japanese club Matsushita (currently known as Gamba Osaka) bought him, but he failed to make an impact with the team because of the climate and weather conditions. He only played 6 games for the side, scoring one goal.

After retiring, he opened a football school called Sekolah Sepak Bola (SSB) Ricky Yacobi in Jakarta, which he operated. He also served as manager of one of the first Indonesian division clubs, Jakarta Matador FC.

Death

On 21 November 2020 Yacobi died of a heart attack while playing football with several former national team players and journalists at Senayan A Field, Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex. One of his teammates said that Yacobi suddenly fell when he was about to celebrate after scoring a goal. He was rushed to the nearby, but to no avail.[1]

Honours

Club

PSMS Medan

Arseto Solo

International

Indonesia

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Mantan Penggawa Timnas Indonesia Ricky Yacobi Meninggal Dunia . Okezone.com. 21 November 2020. 21 November 2020.