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Dendi Santoso
Personal information
Full name Dendi Santoso
Date of birth (1990-05-16) 16 May 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth Malang, Indonesia
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Arema
Number 41
Youth career
1999−2003 SSB Unibraw 82
2004−2008 Arema
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008− Arema 316 (21)
International career
2009−2013 Indonesia U23 9 (2)
2019 Indonesia 2 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Indonesia
Southeast Asian Games
Silver 2013 Naypyidaw Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025

Dendi Santoso is a professional football player from Indonesia. He was born in Malang, East Java, on May 16, 1990. Dendi plays as a winger, which means he plays on the sides of the field. He has spent almost his entire career playing for the club Arema.

Dendi's Football Journey

Dendi Santoso started playing football at a young age. He joined the youth team of Arema in 2004. This was a big step for him. He worked hard to become a professional player.

Playing for Arema F.C.

Dendi joined the senior team of Arema F.C. in 2008. He has played for Arema for many years. He is known for his loyalty to the club. He has played over 300 games for Arema. This makes him one of their most experienced players. He has scored more than 20 goals for the club.

Representing Indonesia

Dendi has also played for his country, Indonesia. He played for the Indonesia U23 team from 2009 to 2013. He scored two goals for the U23 team.

Playing for the Senior National Team

Dendi made his first appearance for the senior Indonesia team in 2019. His debut game was on October 10, 2019. This match was part of the qualification rounds for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He played against the United Arab Emirates.

Achievements with the National Team

With the Indonesia U23 team, Dendi helped his country win a silver medal. This happened at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. It was a proud moment for him and his team.

Trophies and Awards

Dendi Santoso has won several important trophies with his club, Arema.

  • Indonesia Super League: 2009–10
  • Menpora Cup: 2013
  • Indonesian Inter Island Cup: 2014/15
  • Indonesia President's Cup: 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024
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