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Ricky Yacobi
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Yacobi in 2011
Personal information
Full name Ricky bin Yacub
Date of birth (1963-03-12)12 March 1963
Place of birth Medan, Indonesia
Date of death 21 November 2020(2020-11-21) (aged 57)
Place of death Jakarta, Indonesia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 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.

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.

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