Ragnar Oratmangoen


Ragnar Anthonius Maria Oratmangoen is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Dender. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.

Club career

NEC

Born in Oss, Oratmangoen turned professional with NEC in April 2016. In December 2017 he signed a six-month loan contract with TOP Oss, effective from January 2018.

Cambuur

After Oratmangoen had been demoted to the reserve team Jong NEC as a result of fierce competition in his position ahead of the 2019–20 season, he moved to SC Cambuur on a free transfer on 24 July 2019. There, he signed a two-year contract with an option for another season. He then signed with Go Ahead Eagles in May 2021, who had also won promotion to the Eredivisie.

Groningen

On 15 April 2022, Oratmangoen signed a three-year contract with a two-year option with Groningen, starting from the 2022–23 season.

Loan to Fortuna Sittard

On 1 September 2023, Oratmangoen moved on loan to Fortuna Sittard, with an option of buyout clause.

Dender

On 13 August 2024, Oratmangoen officially joined Belgian Pro League club F.C.V Dender on a two-year contract. Oratmangoen made his debut for the club on 22 September 2024, against Genk in a 0–4 defeat. On 26 October 2024, Oratmangoen scored his first league goal for Dender in a 2–5 home loss to Mechelen.

International career

In November 2023, Oratmangoen confirmed that he had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 7 March 2024, Oratmangoen was called up to the Indonesia national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Vietnam. On 26 March 2024, Ragnar scored in his debut against Vietnam in a 3–0 win, earning the man-of-the-match for his performance.
On 5 September 2024, Oratmangoen gave an assist towards Sandy Walsh deflection against Saudi Arabia in a 1–1 draw in the third round of World Cup qualifiers. On 10 October 2024, Oratmangoen scored against Bahrain, in a controversial match that ended in a 2–2 stalemate.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Oratmangoen is a Muslim of Indonesian descent, with his grandparents being from Tanimbar Islands, Maluku. He converted to Islam when he was 15 years old.
He is the nephew of the Indonesian ambassador to China and Mongolia, Djauhari Oratmangun.
On 18 March 2024, Oratmangoen officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
126 March 2024Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam12–0align=center 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
210 October 2024Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain71–1align=center 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Cambuur