Abdul Rahman Sulaeman

For the politician, see Abdul Rahman Sulaiman.

Abdul Rahman Sulaeman (born 14 May 1988) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Liga 2 club Persikabo 1973. He started his international career in Indonesia U23. He made his debut for senior national team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against Bahrain on 29 February 2012, of which ended in 10–0 demolition for Indonesia, their worst ever defeat.

Abdul Rahman

Abdul Rahman with Bali United in 2017
Personal information
Full name	Abdul Rahman Sulaeman
Date of birth	(1988-05-14) 14 May 1988 (age 37)[1]
Place of birth	Makassar, Indonesia
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Persikabo 1973
Number	17
Youth career
2003–2004	PPLP Makassar
2004–2005	Diklat Ragunan
2005–2009	Persita Tangerang
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2010	Persita Tangerang	42	(1)
2010–2011	Pelita Jaya	18	(0)
2011–2012	Semen Padang	18	(0)
2013–2014	Sriwijaya	27	(0)
2014–2015	Persib Bandung	12	(1)
2015–2016	Karketu Dili	9	(2)
2016–2017	Bali United	21	(0)
2018–2022	PSM Makassar	50	(2)
2023–2024	Mangiwang	8	(0)
2024–	Persikabo 1973	15	(0)
International career
2011–2012	Indonesia U23	8	(1)
2012–2018	Indonesia	2	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Indonesia Southeast Asian Games 2011 Jakarta-Palembang Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 January 2025

Club career

He signed a contract with Persib Bandung on 23 November 2013.^[3] On 16 January 2016, he signed a contract with Karketu Dili.^[4]

International career

He made his debut for Indonesia in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against Bahrain on 29 February 2012.^[5]

Career statistics

International

As of match played 10 October 2018

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Indonesia	2012	1	0
	2018	1	0
Total		2	0

International goals

Abdul Rahman: International under-23 goals

Goal	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	25 October 2011	Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia	Timor-Leste U23	1–0	5–0	Friendly Match

Honours

Club

Semen Padang

• Indonesia Premier League: 2011-12^[6]

Persib Bandung

• Indonesia Super League: 2014
• Indonesia President's Cup: 2015^[7]

PSM Makassar

• Liga 1: 2022–23
• Piala Indonesia: 2018–19^[8]

Mangiwang

• Liga 3 South Sulawesi: 2023–24^[9]

International

Indonesia U-23

• Southeast Asian Games Silver medal: 2011