Ricky Yacobi

Ricky Yacobi (born Ricky bin Yacub; 12 March 1963 – 21 November 2020) was an Indonesian football player. He played as a striker. He played for the Indonesian national football team from 1985 to 1990.

Ricky Yacobi
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Yacobi in 2011
Personal information
Full nameRicky bin Yacub
Date of birth(1963-03-12)12 March 1963
Place of birthMedan, Indonesia
Date of death21 November 2020(2020-11-21) (aged 57)
Place of deathJakarta, Indonesia
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Playing positionStriker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1979–1985PSMS Medan
1986–1991Arseto Solo41(23)
1988Matsushita6(1)
National team
1985–1990Indonesia31(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

On 21 November 2020, Yacobi died of a heart attack while playing football at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, aged 57.[1][2]

References

  1. Mantan Penggawa Timnas Indonesia Ricky Yacobi Meninggal Dunia. 21 November 2020. https://bola.okezone.com/read/2020/11/21/49/2313512/mantan-penggawa-timnas-indonesia-ricky-yacobi-meninggal-dunia. Retrieved 21 November 2020. 
  2. Mustafa, DJ Kamal (2020-11-21). "Ricky Yacobi Indonesian Soccer Legend dies at 57". EMEA Tribune - The Latest News from the EMEA and Around the World. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-11-21.