Syamsir Alam facts for kids
Alam with Peñarol in 2009
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Syamsir Alam | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Agam, Indonesia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Deportivo Indonesia | ||
| 2009–2010 | Peñarol | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Vise | 10 | (0) |
| 2013 | → D.C. United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Sriwijaya | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | Pelita Bandung Raya | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | Persiba Balikpapan | 9 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | RANS Nusantara | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 26 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 2003 | Indonesia U11 | ||
| 2004 | Indonesia U14 | ||
| 2008 | Indonesia U17 | ||
| 2009 | Indonesia U19 | 4 | (4) |
| 2011–2013 | Indonesia U23 | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:37, 16 November 2021 (UTC) | |||
Syamsir Alam is an Indonesian former professional footballer. He was born on July 6, 1992, in Agam, Indonesia. Syamsir played as a forward, which means he was usually one of the players who tried to score goals for his team.
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Syamsir Alam's Club Journey
Syamsir Alam started his football journey playing for youth teams. He trained with famous clubs like Peñarol, Heerenveen, and Vitesse Arnhem. These experiences helped him develop his skills from a young age.
Early Professional Career
After his youth training, Syamsir joined Visé, a club where he played for a few years. Later, he had a chance to play in the United States when he was loaned to D.C. United. This was a big step in his career, allowing him to experience football in a different country.
Playing in Indonesia
In 2014, Syamsir returned to Indonesia and signed with Sriwijaya. He then moved to Pelita Bandung Raya in late 2014. He continued to play for different Indonesian clubs, including Persiba Balikpapan.
A Break and a Comeback
Syamsir Alam decided to take a break from football when he was 23 years old. He even started working as a TV show host! But he missed playing the game. Two important people, Raffi Ahmad and Hamka Hamzah, helped convince him to return to football. They encouraged him to try playing again.
In April 2021, Syamsir made his big comeback. He signed a contract with RANS Cilegon, which is now known as RANS Nusantara. This showed his determination to get back on the field.
Syamsir Alam's International Matches
Syamsir Alam proudly represented his home country, Indonesia, many times. He played for different national youth teams, starting from the Under-11 team all the way up to the Under-23 team. This means he was considered one of the best young players in Indonesia.
Goals for the National Team
When he played for the Indonesia U19 squad, Syamsir scored four goals in 2009 during the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification matches. He also scored one goal for the Indonesia U23 team.
Achievements and Awards
Syamsir Alam has earned some special awards during his career.
Club Achievements
- As part of the RANS Cilegon team, he helped them become the runner-up in the Liga 2 competition in 2021. This is a great achievement for a football club.
International Achievements
- When playing for the Indonesia U-23 team, Syamsir won a silver medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2013. This was a proud moment for him and his country.
