Jumadi Abdi (14 March 1983 – 15 March 2009) was an Indonesian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He last played for PKT Bontang. He died eight days after a collision with Persela's player on 7 March 2009.

Jumadi Abdi
Personal information
Full nameJumadi Abdi
Date of birth(1983-03-14)14 March 1983
Place of birthBalikpapan, Indonesia
Date of death15 March 2009(2009-03-15) (aged 26)
Place of deathBontang, Indonesia
Position(s)Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001–2002Persiba Balikpapan
Pelita Krakatau Steel
Persikota Tangerang
PKT Bontang
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club edit

Abdi made a debut career while playing for Persiba in Divisi Utama.[1] He played in 2001-2002.[2] After Persiba promoted he moved to Pelita Krakatau Steel[2] for two seasons.[1] Then, he moved to Persikota. Last, he played for PKT Bontang.[1][2]

National team edit

Abdi had played for Indonesia national under-23 football team[3] in 2005 SEA Games.[4][5] He also played for Indonesia national under-20 football team, though he had yet to make his full senior debut.[6]

Death edit

Abdi was sent to hospital after having a collision with Persela's player Deny Tarkas on 7 March 2009 at Mulawarman Stadium.[7][8] He suffered an injury to the stomach and had surgery on his intestines[1] on 10 March.[9] He died on 15 March 2009 at PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur Hospital, Bontang.[7] He was buried at Taman Merdeka Public Cemetery.[1]

Personal life edit

Abdi was born on 14 Maret 1983.[10] He was the last child of seven siblings.[5] He planned to marry Robiyatul Adawiyah, his high school friend on 5 April 2009.[11]

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