Widodo C Putro
Encyclopedia
Widodo Cahyono Putro is a retired Indonesian football player, who gained fame for scoring a goal with a bicycle kick
in match against Kuwait
in the 1996 Asian Cup. He is currently working as the assistant coach under Alfred Riedl
for the Indonesia national football team
.
with the club Warna Agung, shortly before the first national professional competition, the Liga Indonesia
. For the 1994–1995 season began he was transferred to league runners-up Petrokimia Putra Gresik
. Following consistent success there, in 1998–1999 he joined one of the major Jakartan
clubs, Persija Jakarta
, and at least he gained Indonesia League trophy with Petrokimia Gresik in 2002 and he retired in their club whos make his name famous Petrokimia gresik.
in 1999, appearing in 55 matches. He was once again called to the national side for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup
in Lebanon
, but he did not make any appearances in the tournament. 1996 Asian Cup was the first time Indonesia qualified for the final round. In their first game against Kuwait, Widodo C Putro scored the first goal for Indonesia in the history of the tournament.
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
in match against Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
in the 1996 Asian Cup. He is currently working as the assistant coach under Alfred Riedl
Alfred Riedl
Alfred Riedl is an Austrian football manager and a former striker. He is the former manager of Laos national football team.-Club career:...
for the Indonesia national football team
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
.
Club career
Widodo Cahyono Putro began his career in GalatamaGalatama
Galatama was a semi professional football league in Indonesia, established in 1979 by the Indonesian football association, PSSI. Prior the establishment of this competition, an amateur football league namely Perserikatan had been existed since 1931...
with the club Warna Agung, shortly before the first national professional competition, the Liga Indonesia
Liga Indonesia
The Indonesian football league system is a series of league system for association football clubs in Indonesia. Since 1994, Liga Indonesia is the league competition featuring association football clubs, as a result of two existing top flight football leagues merger: Perserikatan and Galatama...
. For the 1994–1995 season began he was transferred to league runners-up Petrokimia Putra Gresik
Gresik United
Persergres Gresik is an Indonesian soccer team located in Gresik, East Java. It was founded on 2 December 2005 as a merger with PS Petrokimia Gresik became Gresik United.- Skuad 2009/2010 :- External Link :...
. Following consistent success there, in 1998–1999 he joined one of the major Jakartan
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
clubs, Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta is an Indonesian football club from Jakarta. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs and the most popular sports club in the city. The club's patron is Sutiyoso, the governor of Jakarta until 2007. Persija Jakarta was founded on November 28, 1928, with the embryo called...
, and at least he gained Indonesia League trophy with Petrokimia Gresik in 2002 and he retired in their club whos make his name famous Petrokimia gresik.
International career
He received his first international cap in 1991 and retired from the Indonesia national football teamIndonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
in 1999, appearing in 55 matches. He was once again called to the national side for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup
2000 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:...
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, but he did not make any appearances in the tournament. 1996 Asian Cup was the first time Indonesia qualified for the final round. In their first game against Kuwait, Widodo C Putro scored the first goal for Indonesia in the history of the tournament.
Individual honors
- Liga Indonesia Best player : Petrokimia Putra (1994-95)