Anwar Udjang


Anwar Udjang was an Indonesian footballer. He was nicknamed "Indonesian Beckenbauer" due to his versatile game and solid defensive work similar to Franz Beckenbauer. He was captain of the Indonesia national football team from 1971 to 1974.

Career

Born on 2 March 1945 in Karawang, Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, Anwar began his career as an employee of Pertamina before switching professions to become a footballer in 1960.
Anwarfirst joined the Indonesia national team in April 1965 and became captain in the period 1971–1974. In his prime, he was often nicknamed the Indonesian Beckenbauer and often played matches against big teams from Europe and Asia with the national team.

Death

Anwar died in Medan on 18 October 2014 and was buried there according to his own will, even though he was a native of Karawang.

Honours

International