Ricky Yacobi
Indonesian footballer (1963-2020)
Ricky Yacobi (born Ricky bin Yacub; 12 March 1963 – 21 November 2020) was an Indonesian football player. He played as a striker. He played for the Indonesian national football team from 1985 to 1990.
 Yacobi in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| National team | |||
| 1985–1990 | Indonesia | 31 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
On 21 November 2020, Yacobi died of a heart attack while playing football at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, aged 57.[1][2]
References change
- ↑ "Mantan Penggawa Timnas Indonesia Ricky Yacobi Meninggal Dunia". Okezone.com. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ Mustafa, DJ Kamal (2020-11-21). "Ricky Yacobi Indonesian Soccer Legend dies at 57". EMEA Tribune - The Latest News from the EMEA and Around the World. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
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