Ricky Yacobi facts for kids
![]() Yacobi in 2011
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ricky bin Yacub | ||
Date of birth | 12 March 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Medan, Indonesia | ||
Date of death | 21 November 2020 | (aged 57)||
Place of death | Jakarta, Indonesia | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1979–1985 | PSMS Medan | ||
1986–1991 | Arseto Solo | 41 | (23) |
1988 | Matsushita | 6 | (1) |
International career | |||
1985–1990 | Indonesia | 31 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Ricky Yacobi was a famous football player from Indonesia. He was born on March 12, 1963, and sadly passed away on November 21, 2020. Ricky was known for being a great striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals for his team. He also played for the Indonesian national football team for many years.
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Meet Ricky Yacobi: A Football Star
Ricky Yacobi, whose full name was Ricky bin Yacub, was born in Medan, Indonesia. He grew up loving football and became a very talented player. He was known for his speed and his ability to score goals, making him a key player for any team he joined.
Early Career and Club Teams
Ricky started his professional football journey in 1979. He played for a team called PSMS Medan until 1985. After that, he joined Arseto Solo in 1986 and played there for several years.
In 1988, Ricky had a special chance to play for a Japanese club called Matsushita. This was a big step for him, as it meant playing football in another country. He played six games for Matsushita and scored one goal.
Playing for Indonesia
Ricky Yacobi was a very important player for the Indonesian national team. He played for his country from 1985 to 1990. During this time, he played in 31 matches and scored 5 goals. Representing his country was a great honor for Ricky, and he helped his team in many important games.
A Sad Farewell
On November 21, 2020, Ricky Yacobi was playing football at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta. Sadly, he had a heart attack during the game and passed away. He was 57 years old. It was a very sad day for Indonesian football, as he was remembered as a true legend of the sport.