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Ricky Kambuaya
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Ricky Richardo Kambuaya (born 5 May 1996), is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Super League club Dewa United Banten and the Indonesia national team.
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Club career
[edit]PS Mojokerto Putra
[edit]In 2017, Kambuaya signed a year contract with PS Mojokerto Putra. Kambuaya scored ten goals in the 2017 season, when PSMP played in the second division.[5]
PSS Sleman
[edit]On 28 January 2019, Kambuaya signed a year contract with PSS Sleman along other players, Derry Rachman, Haris Tuharea, and Jajang Sukmara.[6] Kambuaya made his league debut in a 3–1 win against Arema on 15 May as a substitute for Brian Ferreira in the 85th minute.[7]
Persebaya Surabaya
[edit]On 2 January 2020, Kambuaya signed a year contract with Persebaya Surabaya.[8] On 11 January 2020, Kambuaya start unofficial debut for Persebaya Surabaya on friendly match vs Persis Solo. And one month later, Kambuaya made his first league debut in a 1–1 draw against Persik Kediri on 29 February as a substitute for Hambali Tolib in the 48th minute.[9] And a month later, This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.[10] On 4 September 2021, Kambuaya scored his first goal for Persebaya in a 3–1 loss over Borneo at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium.[11]
Persib Bandung
[edit]Kambuaya was signed for Persib Bandung to play in Liga 1 in the 2022–23 season.[12] He made his league debut on 7 August 2022 in a match against Borneo at the Segiri Stadium, Samarinda.[13]
International career
[edit]In September 2021, Kambuaya was called up to the Indonesia national team for first time in 2 match against Chinese Taipei in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – play-off round by Shin Tae-yong.[14] He made his official international debut on 7 October 2021, against Chinese Taipei in a 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification Play-off Round match.[15] 4 days later, he made first international goal against Chinese Taipei in a 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification Play-off Round leg 2, in which Indonesia won 3–0.[16] In his next appearance on 25 November 2021, Kambuaya scored opening goal in a win 4–1 over Myanmar.[17] In December 2021, Kambuaya was named in Indonesia's squad for the 2020 AFF Championship.[18] In the second leg final against Thailand on 1 January 2022, he scored Indonesia's opening goal in the first half, although the match ended in a 2–2 draw with Changsuek team, 6–2 aggregate score and Thailand became champions, However, what was interesting in the match was the figure of Kambuaya, he managed to become the Man of the match.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 7 February 2026[20]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| PS Mojokerto Putra | 2017 | Liga 2 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 19 | 8 | |
| 2018 | Liga 2 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 26 | 8 | ||
| Total | 45 | 16 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 45 | 16 | |||
| PSS Sleman | 2019 | Liga 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3[b] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Persebaya Surabaya | 2020 | Liga 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Liga 1 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | 5[c] | 0 | 23 | 6 | ||
| Total | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 25 | 6 | |||
| Persib Bandung | 2022–23 | Liga 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dewa United Banten | 2023–24 | Liga 1 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | Liga 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
| 2025–26 | Super League | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Career total | 172 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 185 | 28 | ||
- ^ Includes Piala Indonesia
- ^ Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup
- ^ Appearances in Menpora Cup
- ^ Appearances in AFC Challenge League
International
[edit]- As of match played 11 October 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2021 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 46 | 5 | |
- As of match played 10 September 2024
- Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kambuaya goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 October 2021 | Buriram Stadium, Buriram, Thailand | 2 |  Chinese Taipei |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 2 | 25 November 2021 | Emirhan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey | 4 |  Myanmar |
1–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 1 January 2022 | National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore | 12 |  Thailand |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2020 AFF Championship final |
| 4 | 27 January 2022 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Indonesia | 13 |  Timor-Leste |
1–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 5 | 30 January 2022 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Indonesia | 14 | Timor-Leste |
3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 | Final Registrations of Players | Member Association: Indonesia" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ Aldi, Febri (17 April 2019). "Jarak ke Rumah Sekitar 2418 KM, Gelandang PSS Sleman Ini Terpaksa Golput" [With a 2418 km distance to home, a PSS Sleman Midfielder is forced to abstain]. Kampiun.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ pss-sleman.co.id (29 November 2018). "Rekap Transfer dalam Sepekan: Derry Rachman, Haris Tuharea, Ricky Kambuaya dan Jajang Sukmara". pss-sleman.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Ricky Kambuaya". pssi.org. PSSI. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Hakim, Nofik (1 May 2018). "Ini Kata Ricky Kambuaya Soal Dua Laga Mojokerto Putra".
- ^ "PSS Sleman Resmi Kontrak Empat Pemain Baru". 28 January 2019.
- ^ "PSS Sleman 3–1 Arema". soccerway.com. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ "Ricky Kambuaya Gabung Persebaya". harianjogja.com. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Persebaya 1–1 Persik Kediri". soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Persebaya Menang 4-0 Atas Persis Solo, Aji Santoso Mengaku Puas Dengan Permainan Skuat Asuhannya".
- ^ "Gol Ricky Tak Mampu Ubah Keadaan" (in Indonesian). persebaya.id. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Manajemen Persib Bicara Pencapaian di BRI Liga 1 2021/2022 Serta Perekrutan Rachmat Irianto dan Ricky Kambuaya". www.bola.com. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Hasil Liga 1 Borneo FC vs Persib Bandung: Pesut Etam Tenggelamkan Pangeran Biru". sports.sindonews.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Ricky Kambuaya Sempat Kewalahan Ikuti TC Timnas Indonesia Bersama Shin Tae-yong". bola.com (in Indonesian). 25 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Hasil Pertandingan Indonesia vs Chinese Taipei". indosport.com (in Indonesian). 7 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Cetak Gol Bantai Taiwan, Ricky Kambuaya Main Enerjik Bersama Timnas Indonesia". papua.tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Man of The Match Timnas Indonesia Vs Myanmar: Ricky Kambuaya, Kembali Tebar Pesona di Lini Serang". bola.com (in Indonesian). 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Skuad Resmi Timnas Indonesia Piala AFF 2020, Kombinasi "Asing" dan Liga 1". bola.kompas.com (in Indonesian). 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Profil Ricky Kambuaya, Man of The Match Laga Final Leg 2 Timnas Indonesia vs Thailand". serangnews.pikiranrakyat.com (in Indonesian). 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Indonesia - R. Kambuaya - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Juara!!!". persebaya.id. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Piala AFF 2020 Indonesia vs Thailand: Statistik Pertandingan Tunjukkan Kelemahan Garuda | liputan6.com". liputan6.com. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ Yusuf, Maulana (22 May 2022). "Timnas Indonesia U-23 Dapat Perunggu di SEA Games 2021, PSSI pun Bangga". bola.okezone.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Tan, Gabriel (2 January 2022). "ESPN's AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 Team of the Tournament".
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ricky Kambuaya.
- Profile at the Dewa United F.C. website
- Profile at the Football Association of Indonesia
- Ricky Kambuaya Archived 19 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine at Liga Indonesia (in Indonesian)
- Ricky Kambuaya at National-Football-Teams.com
- Ricky Kambuaya at Soccerway
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Ricky Kambuaya
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Early life and youth career
Early life
Ricky Richardo Kambuaya was born on 5 May 1996 in Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia.[1] He is the son of a mother who worked as a night market vendor and a father employed as a civil servant, growing up in a modest household in Sorong.[3] Kambuaya's early passion for football emerged during his childhood in Sorong, where he played on small neighborhood fields with local friends, honing his skills through informal village teams and futsal games in the absence of formal academies. He later transitioned from futsal to field football.[3]Youth career
Ricky Kambuaya joined the youth academy of Pro Duta FC in 2015, at the age of 19, marking his entry into structured football development in Indonesia.[1][7] As a promising talent from Sorong, Papua Barat, he began honing his skills in the club's U-19 setup, focusing on his role as a central midfielder known for his vision and passing ability.[8] His first major competitive opportunity came through an open selection for the Papua Barat team at the 2016 National Sports Week (PON), where he represented his region but did not receive professional offers immediately after.[3] During his two-year stint at Pro Duta, Kambuaya underwent rigorous training that emphasized technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning, laying the foundation for his professional trajectory.[9] In the Pro Duta youth system, Kambuaya gained initial exposure to competitive matches within regional and national youth leagues, where he showcased his midfield capabilities against top young talents across Indonesia.[1] These encounters provided valuable scouting opportunities, as club officials and Liga 2 teams monitored emerging players from academies like Pro Duta, which competed in lower-tier senior divisions but maintained a strong youth program. His performances drew attention for his ability to control the tempo of games and contribute to build-up play, helping him stand out in a competitive environment.[7] By 2017, Kambuaya's development at Pro Duta culminated in a transition to the senior level, as he signed with PS Mojokerto Putra in Liga 2, ending his youth phase and stepping into professional football. This move, at age 21, reflected the academy's role in bridging amateur and pro pathways for Indonesian prospects.[8][9]Club career
PS Mojokerto Putra
Ricky Kambuaya signed his first professional contract with PS Mojokerto Putra on June 30, 2017, marking his entry into senior football after progressing through youth ranks.[10] During his tenure with the club, which lasted through the 2018 season, he established himself as an emerging central midfielder known for his contributions to the team's attacking play.[11] In total, Kambuaya made 45 appearances for PS Mojokerto Putra across the two seasons in Liga 2, scoring 16 goals that highlighted his goal-scoring prowess from midfield.[12] His performances, including a notable tally of 10 goals in the 2017 campaign alone, demonstrated his ability to influence games offensively while supporting defensive transitions.[13] These contributions helped solidify his reputation as a dynamic playmaker in the second division. Kambuaya's impressive goal-scoring form at PS Mojokerto Putra led to his transfer to PSS Sleman in late 2018, where he sought opportunities in a higher competitive environment.[14]PSS Sleman
Ricky Kambuaya joined PSS Sleman on 27 January 2019 via a free transfer, stepping up to Indonesia's top-flight Liga 1 after a breakout 2018 season in Liga 2 with PS Mojokerto Putra, during which he scored eight goals in 26 appearances.[15][2] This transition marked a significant adjustment to a more demanding competitive level, where the pace and physicality of elite matches required a shift toward greater tactical discipline in his central midfield role.[1] Throughout the 2019 Liga 1 campaign, Kambuaya featured in 14 league matches for PSS Sleman, logging 684 minutes on the pitch without recording a goal, as he focused on bolstering midfield stability and defensive transitions to support the team's overall structure.[16][17] His contributions helped provide balance in a squad navigating the challenges of the first division, contributing to PSS Sleman's solid mid-table performance amid a season of adaptation for the club.[18] Kambuaya's reliable displays at PSS Sleman elevated his profile, leading to a free transfer to Persebaya Surabaya on 1 February 2020 as his one-year contract expired, signaling further career progression in Liga 1.[15]Persebaya Surabaya
Ricky Kambuaya joined Persebaya Surabaya on January 2, 2020, signing a one-year contract after gaining prior Liga 1 experience at PSS Sleman.[19] During his tenure with the club from 2020 to 2022, he established himself as a versatile midfielder, contributing to the team's midfield solidity and offensive transitions. In the 2021 BRI Liga 1 season, Kambuaya made 18 appearances and scored 6 goals, showcasing his attacking prowess with timely runs and finishes.[20] Overall, across league matches during his time at Persebaya, he featured in approximately 20 games and netted 6 goals, helping the team maintain competitive form in the top flight. His performances highlighted his ability to influence games both defensively and in the final third, often providing key passes and energy in midfield battles. Kambuaya played a pivotal role in Persebaya's successful 2021 Menpora Cup campaign, appearing in 5 matches as the team clinched the title with a 3-0 victory over Persija Jakarta in the final.[20] His energetic and aggressive displays throughout the tournament, including strong tackling and forward surges, were instrumental in securing Persebaya's first major honor since 2017, marking a significant achievement in his career.[21] Following consistent and impressive showings at Persebaya, Kambuaya transferred to Persib Bandung on April 4, 2022, ahead of the 2022–23 Liga 1 season.[10] This move came after his contributions helped elevate Persebaya's standing, attracting interest from top Indonesian clubs seeking his midfield expertise.[22]Persib Bandung
Ricky Kambuaya joined Persib Bandung in April 2022, transferring from Persebaya Surabaya to bolster the midfield of one of Indonesia's most successful and popular clubs ahead of the 2022–23 BRI Liga 1 season. As a central midfielder known for his ball-winning abilities, he integrated into the squad under coach Robert René Alberts, providing defensive anchoring and transitional play in the team's competitive campaign.[23] His role emphasized reliability in midfield, helping maintain Persib's strong defensive structure while contributing to build-up from the back.[24] Over the course of the season, Kambuaya made 22 appearances in Liga 1, accumulating 1,093 minutes on the pitch and recording 3 assists, though he did not score any goals.[20] Despite an early injury that caused him to miss the opening matches, he became a regular rotation player, featuring in key fixtures and aiding Persib's push toward the upper echelons of the standings.[25] His contributions included disciplined positioning and recoveries, underscoring his value in a high-pressure environment at a club with a massive fanbase and title aspirations.[26] In July 2023, following the appointment of new coach Luis Milla, Kambuaya departed Persib Bandung for Dewa United in a mid-season transfer, despite his contract extending until 2024.[27] The move was recommended by the coaching staff after internal discussions, allowing him to pursue greater playing opportunities at a club offering a professional training setup and reunions with former teammates like Henhen Herdiana and Ady Setiawan.[28] This transitional stint at Persib highlighted his adaptability to a powerhouse setting, even as limited starts under the new regime prompted the change for fresh challenges.[29]Dewa United
Ricky Kambuaya signed with Dewa United on July 6, 2023, transferring from Persib Bandung to take on a central midfield role in the Indonesian Super League. His arrival bolstered the team's midfield depth, drawing on his prior experience at a top-tier club to contribute to Dewa United's push for stability in the top flight. Since joining, Kambuaya has been a consistent starter, appearing in 67 matches across all competitions and scoring 7 goals as of November 2025. In the 2023/24 season, Kambuaya featured in 29 league matches, netting 4 goals and providing 3 assists, which helped Dewa United secure a fifth-place finish and solidify their position among the league's mid-table contenders.[30] The following 2024/25 campaign saw further impact, with 26 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists, playing a key role in the team's runners-up finish and qualification for the 2025/26 AFC Challenge League.[31] As of November 2025, Kambuaya remains a pivotal figure in Dewa United's midfield during the ongoing 2025/26 Super League season, where he has made 10 appearances with 3 assists, maintaining his influence on the team's playmaking despite no goals so far.[32] His contract with the club continues without a specified end date in public records, underscoring his ongoing commitment to the team's development.[11]International career
National team debut
Kambuaya earned his first call-up to the Indonesia national team in September 2021, ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification play-off matches against Chinese Taipei, following strong performances in central midfield for Persebaya Surabaya during the 2021 Liga 1 season.[1] He made his senior international debut on 7 October 2021, starting as an attacking midfielder in Indonesia's 2–1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the first leg of the play-off held in Buriram, Thailand.[33] Four days later, Kambuaya scored his maiden international goal in the return leg on 11 October 2021, netting Indonesia's second goal in a 3–0 win that secured qualification to the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers.[5] Kambuaya's early integration into the squad saw him accumulate appearances steadily, reaching 53 caps and 5 goals as of November 2025, often featuring as a central midfielder in World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying fixtures where his passing range and work rate provided midfield balance.[34]Major tournaments
Kambuaya emerged as a standout performer for Indonesia at the 2020 AFF Championship, held from December 2021 to January 2022, where he featured in all eight matches as a key central midfielder, contributing one goal and providing defensive solidity in the team's run to the final.[34] His tireless work rate and ability to control the midfield earned him selection to ESPN's Team of the Tournament alongside teammate Irfan Jaya.[35] In the second leg of the final against Thailand on 1 January 2022, Kambuaya scored Indonesia's opener in the seventh minute with a composed finish from a Ramai Rumakiek cross, helping secure a 2–2 draw despite the aggregate loss, and was awarded Man of the Match for his influential display.[36][37] At the 2021 Southeast Asian Games, delayed to May 2022 in Vietnam, Kambuaya represented Indonesia's U-23 side as one of three over-age players, appearing in five matches without scoring as the team clinched a bronze medal with a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Malaysia in the third-place playoff. His experience helped stabilize the midfield during the tournament's group stage and knockout rounds, contributing to Indonesia's third-place finish behind gold medalists Thailand and silver medalists Vietnam.[38] Kambuaya featured for Indonesia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, making three appearances as the team advanced to the round of 16 for the first time, defeating Vietnam 1–0 in the group stage before elimination by Australia (4–0 loss). His midfield presence provided energy in all matches, though without goals or assists.[39] Following these successes, Kambuaya continued to feature prominently in regional competitions, including the 2022 AFF Championship where he played five matches, aiding Indonesia's semifinal appearance. In World Cup qualifiers, his post-2022 contributions proved vital; during the third round in June 2025, he started in the 1–0 home win over China, winning a first-half penalty that Ole Romeny converted to secure the result and propel Indonesia to the fourth round for the first time.[40] Across 11 qualifier appearances since 2022, Kambuaya has scored twice while providing consistent midfield drive that has elevated Indonesia's standing in Asian football.[34] Overall, his reliability in high-stakes regional tournaments has solidified his role as a cornerstone of Indonesia's midfield, blending defensive tenacity with opportunistic attacks to influence outcomes in AFF and SEA Games campaigns.[41]Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS Mojokerto Putra | 2017 | Liga 2 | 19 | 8 |
| PSS Sleman | 2019 | Liga 1 | 22 | 1 |
| PSS Sleman | 2020 | Liga 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Persebaya Surabaya | 2020–21 | Liga 1 | 13 | 4 |
| Persebaya Surabaya | 2021–22 | Liga 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Persib Bandung | 2022–23 | Liga 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dewa United | 2023 | Liga 1 | 28 | 2 |
| Dewa United | 2023–24 | Liga 1 | 30 | 3 |
| Dewa United | 2024–25 | Liga 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Dewa United | 2025 | Super League | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 162 | 24 |
International
Ricky Kambuaya made his debut for the Indonesia national team in 2021.[44] As of 20 November 2025, he has accumulated 46 caps and scored 5 goals across various competitions.[44] The following table provides a breakdown of his appearances and goals by year:| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 5 |
Honours
Club
Ricky Kambuaya has not won any major club-level honours throughout his professional career with PS Mojokerto Putra, PSS Sleman, Persebaya Surabaya, Persib Bandung, or Dewa United.[45] His contributions have primarily focused on consistent performances in domestic leagues and cups, but without resulting in team trophies.[1]International
With national team
- Runner-up: 2021 AFF Championship[46]
With Indonesia U-23
- Bronze medal: 2021 SEA Games[47]