Dedik Setiawan facts for kids
Dedik playing for Indonesia at the 2018 AFF Championship
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Dedik Setiawan | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Malang, Indonesia | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Arema | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | SSB Sinar Mas | ||
| 2011–2013 | Persekam Metro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Persekam Metro | 20 | (10) |
| 2016– | Arema | 180 | (45) |
| International career | |||
| 2018–2022 | Indonesia | 15 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025 | |||
Dedik Setiawan (born on June 27, 1994) is a professional football player from Indonesia. He plays as a forward for the Super League club Arema. Dedik usually plays as a striker, which means he's often the main goal scorer. Sometimes, he also plays as a wide forward, helping from the sides of the field.
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Dedik's Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
Dedik began his football journey in 2011 when he joined the junior team of Persekam Metro. He played for the Malang regency team in the Porprov competition. Later, in 2016, he got a chance to play for Arema in a test match against Cepu All Star. He scored two goals in that game, helping Arema win 3–2. This was a big moment for him!
Playing for Arema F.C.
In 2016, Dedik officially joined Arema. The club was looking for a backup striker at the time. He made his first appearance for Arema on November 13, 2016, in a match against Perseru Serui. He came into the game in the 65th minute.
Dedik scored his first goal for Arema in a 2–0 win against Bhayangkara during the 2017 Liga 1 season. He was known as a strong striker. However, in the 2019 league season, he had an anterior cruciate ligament injury (a knee injury). This injury affected his performance for a while.
Playing for His Country
Dedik also plays for the Indonesian national team. He made his first appearance for Indonesia on September 11, 2018. It was a friendly match against Mauritius, where he came on as a substitute.
Achievements and Awards
Dedik has won several awards and championships with his club and national team.
Club Successes
With Arema, Dedik has helped the team win the Indonesia President's Cup multiple times:
- 2017
- 2019
- 2022
- 2024
International Successes
With the Indonesia national team, Dedik was part of the squad that finished as runner-up in the AFF Championship in 2020.
