Iswadi Idris (18 March 1948 in
Banda Aceh,
Aceh – 11 July 2008 in
Jakarta) was an Indonesian footballer. He was nicknamed "Boncel" because of his small, 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) stature. He was captain of the
Indonesia national football team from 1970 to 1980.[1] He is the second all-time top scorer and second highest appearances records for Indonesia national team.[2]
Career
Iswadi first international appearances with Indonesia is in the 1968 Merdeka Tournament. Iswadi was made captain of the Indonesia national football team in 1970. Together with
Soetjipto Soentoro,
Abdul Kadir and
Jacob Sihasale, he was part of what was called "Asia's fastest quartet". He played in several positions, including right back and
sweeper but mostly played in attacking positions alongside Abdul Kadir.
With Indonesia, he won the 1968 Kings Cup, 1969 Merdeka Tournament, 1972 Jakarta Anniversary Cup, and 1972 Pesta Sukan. He last played for in the
1980 Olympic Games qualification. Overall he have played 97 times for Indonesia scoring 55 international goals.[3][1]
He later coached the national team, and became an administrator of the
PSSI.[1]
Death
Iswadi Idris died in Jakarta, on 11 July 2008 from a stroke.
Career statistics
International goals
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Iswadi Idris goal.[3]