Ismed Sofyan


Ismed Sofyan is an Indonesian footballer who plays for Persija Jakarta in the Liga 1. He normally plays as a wing back or right back and his height is 169 cm. His speciality are free kick taking and assisting with high-curved pass. He has made 53 appearances for the Indonesia national football team.

National Team Career

He played for both Indonesia U-19 and U-23 teams from 1997 to 2001. His first appearance for senior team was in Asian Cup 2000 in Lebanon. He substituted for Budi Sudarsono at the second round in second game for Indonesia against Saudi Arabia in Group D Asian Cup 2007. He's been listed for one of the most highest caps in Indonesia National Football Team as a right defender

Club career

His first club career is at PSBL Langsa before he moved to Persiraja Banda Aceh. In 2002, he moved to Persijatim Jakarta Timur for two seasons. After that, he moved to Persija Jakarta. He has been playing for Persija Jakarta since 2002 and make him as the most long serving period player in the club until now. In Persija, he commonly linked with Bambang Pamungkas as a great duo. He is the current captain of Persija Jakarta along with Bambang Pamungkas as vice-captain.

Honours

Country honors

;Indonesia
;Persija Jakarta