Lecture Notes: Andi Ramang - Indonesian Football Legend

Early Life

Started at PSM Makassar:
- Professional career began with PSM Makassar.
- Played in two terms: 1947-1960 and 1962-1968.
- Contributed to winning two union titles.
Skills and Style:
- Known for his small stature but great skill.
- Compared to top European players.
- Renowned for accurate kicking, speed, and acrobatic goals.
- Played as a top-class striker from late 1940s to 1960s.
Loyalty:
- Played nearly 21 years for PSM Makassar.
- Refused offers to stay loyal to his club.

National Team Achievements:
- Mainstay of the Indonesian national team during post-independence period.
- Known for scoring goals in international matches.
Key Matches:
- Participated in the 1934 World Cup when Indonesia was the Dutch East Indies.
- Professional career in national team began in 1953.
- Played a crucial role in Indonesia's success during 1953 East Asia tour.
- Scored 19 of 25 goals in six matches during this tour.
1958 World Cup Qualifiers:
- Scored two goals against China.
- Indonesia resigned from the second qualifying round due to political reasons.
Olympics and Friendlies:
- Competed at the 1960 Olympics against the Soviet Union.
- Inspired a draw against East Germany in 1959.

Worldwide Recognition:
- First Indonesian featured by FIFA in 2012.
- Article on FIFA’s website highlighted his achievements.
FIFA Article: "Indonesians Who Inspired the Peak of Success in the 1950s."

End of Career:
- Involved in 1962 Senayan bribery scandal.
- Banned for life from the national team.
Post-Football Life:
- Worked as a coach for PSM and Persipal Palu.
- Lack of coaching certification limited his career.
Death:
- Passed away in 1987 due to lung disease.
- Lived in poverty towards the end of his life.