Dendi Santoso facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dendi Santoso | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Malang, Indonesia | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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) |
| *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.
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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
