Dede Sulaeman


Dede Sulaeman was an Indonesian footballer who played as a striker for Persija Jakarta and Indonesia national team in the 1970s to 1980s. He was part of the national team when Indonesia almost qualified for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico before being defeated by South Korea. Dede was known for his agility and sharpness in the opponent's penalty box. He was the top scorer for Galatama in the 1982–83 competition season with 17 goals. Dede retired at the age of 30 after he chose to work at Pertamina.

Career

Throughout his career, Dede only played for two clubs, Persija Jakarta in Perserikatan and in Galatama. Alongside Persija, Dede led the under-18 team to win the 1974 Soeratin Cup and the senior team to win the league title in 1979. Dede then moved to Indonesia Muda which was fostered by Pertamina until he retired in 1985.

Death

On 25 January 2026, Dede died after collapsing while playing football at Betos Field, Bekasi. He was 69.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
14 July 1979Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2–21–11979 Merdeka Tournament
223 September 1979Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia1–01–31979 SEA Games
324 March 1980Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2–22–31980 Summer Olympics qualification
46 October 1983Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia1–01–11984 Summer Olympics qualification
526 October 1983Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–01–11984 Summer Olympics qualification
615 March 1985Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia1–01–01986 FIFA World Cup qualification
718 March 1985Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia2–02–01986 FIFA World Cup qualification
86 April 1985Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta, India1–01–11986 FIFA World Cup qualification
930 July 1985Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia1–41–41986 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Persija Jakarta U18
Persija Jakarta
Indonesia
Individual