Herman Dzumafo Epandi (born 21 February 1980) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 3 club Persiba Balikpapan.[3]
 Dzumafo with Bhayangkara in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Herman Dzumafo Epandi | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Douala, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Persiba Balikpapan[2] | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2001 | Caïman Douala | 20 | (8) |
| 2001–2003 | Cintra Yaoundé | 22 | (8) |
| 2003–2005 | Sable | 27 | (12) |
| 2005–2007 | Cotonsport Garoua | 38 | (11) |
| 2007–2012 | PSPS | 120 | (60) |
| 2012 | Arema Indonesia | 17 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | Persib Bandung | 16 | (5) |
| 2013–2014 | → Sriwijaya (loan) | 16 | (7) |
| 2014 | Mitra Kukar | 23 | (13) |
| 2015 | Gresik United | 3 | (1) |
| 2015 | Borneo | 5 | (1) |
| 2016 | Persela Lamongan | 16 | (4) |
| 2017 | PSPS | 15 | (11) |
| 2018–2021 | Bhayangkara | 65 | (21) |
| 2021 | Dewa United | 14 | (4) |
| 2022 | Bhayangkara | 13 | (6) |
| 2022 | Bekasi City | 6 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | Persela Lamongan | 16 | (3) |
| 2024– | Persiba Balikpapan | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Cameroon U20 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 February 2024 | |||
Club career
editPSPS Pekanbaru
editHe moved abroad and joined PSPS Pekanbaru in 2007 and quickly became the key player for PSPS Pekanbaru until 2012 when he decided to join Arema Indonesia (ISL). He spent most of his career in Cameroon before moved to Indonesia. In Indonesia Super League season 2009–2010, he is the most important player for PSPS Pekanbaru's coach, Abdul Rahman Gurning. Together with his duet Muhammad Isnaini, they scored many goals for PSPS Pekanbaru.
Arema Indonesia
editOn 5 April 2012, he joined Arema Indonesia (ISL). Dzumafo made his league debut on 17 April 2012 in a match against Persipura Jayapura. On 28 April 2012, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Arema Indonesia against Pelita Jaya in the 56th minute at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.
Persib Bandung
editAfter a short spell at Arema, on 5 October 2012, he signed a contract with Persib Bandung.[4] Dzumafo made his league debut on 13 January 2013 in a match against Persipura Jayapura. On 17 January 2013, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Persib against Persiwa Wamena in the 13th minute at the Siliwangi Stadium, Bandung. In May 2013, Sriwijaya and Persib Bandung agreed to exchange players. Dzumafo (to Sriwijaya) and Hilton Moreira (to Persib) eventually exchanged.
Sriwijaya (loan)
editIn 2013, Dzumafo joined Sriwijaya, on loan from Persib Bandung. He made his debut on 12 May 2013 in a match against Persiram Raja Ampat. On 16 May 2013, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Sriwijaya in the 22nd minute against Persidafon Dafonsoro at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang.
Mitra Kukar
editOn 12 February 2014, he signed for Mitra Kukar. Dzumafo made his league debut on 15 February 2014 in a match against Perseru Serui. On 20 February 2014, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Mitra Kukar against Persela Lamongan in the 15th minute at the Aji Imbut Stadium, Tenggarong.[5]
Persegres Gresik
editIn 2015, Dzumafo joined Persegres Gresik United. He made his debut on 5 April 2015 in a match against Borneo. On 11 April 2015, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Persegres Gresik in the 14th minute against Barito Putera.
PSPS Riau
editIn 2017, Dzumafo signed a with Liga 2 club PSPS Riau. He made 15 league appearances and scored 11 goals for PSPS.[6]
Bhayangkara
editOn 4 January 2018, he joined Bhayangkara. Dzumafo made his league debut on 31 March 2018 in a match against PSMS Medan. On 31 March 2018, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Bhayangkara against PSMS in the 39th minute at the Teladan Stadium, Medan. He made 65 league appearances and scored 21 goals for Bhayangkara.[7]
Dewa United
editIn 2021, Dzumafo signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club Dewa United. He made his league debut on 28 September against RANS Cilegon. On 11 October 2021, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Dewa United against Badak Lampung in the 59th minute at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, Jakarta.[8]
Return to Bhayangkara
editOn 5 January 2022, it was confirmed that Dzumafo would re-join Bhayangkara, signing a year contract. He made his league debut in a 3–2 win against Madura United on 14 January 2022 as a substitute for Andik Vermansah in the 84th minute at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar.[9]
Bekasi City
editOn 4 June 2022, it was announced that Dzumafo would be joining Bekasi City for the 2022-23 Liga 2 campaign.[10]
Personal life
editBorn and raised in Cameroon, he acquired Indonesian citizenship in 2017.[11]
Honours
editDewa United
Individual
- Liga Indonesia Premier Division Top Goalscorer: 2008–09 (shared)
References
edit- ^ "Herman Dzumafo: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Herman Dzumafo dan I Gede Sukadana Resmi ke Persiba FC". lintasbalikpapan.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Herman Dzumafo". soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Persib Sudah Dapatkan Tanda Tangan Pelatih & Enam Pemain". goal.com. 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Mitra Kukar Dapatkan Herman Dzumafo". tempo.co (in Indonesian). 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Mantan Bomber Persib dan Persela Tertarik Gabung PSPS". www.jawapos.com.
- ^ "Gabung Bhayangkara FC, Herman Dzumafo Usung Target Juara". bola.com (in Indonesian). 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Alasan Khusus Dewa United Berani Rekrut Herman Dzumafo Meski Sudah Uzur". www.indosport.com.
- ^ "Bhayangkara FC Resmi Pulangkan Herman Dzumafo dari Dewa United". sportstars.id. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Striker Veteran Herman Dzumafo Resmi Perkuat FC Bekasi City, Atta Halilintar Kasih Komentar Tak Terduga". Suara Bekaci. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Deretan Pemain Naturalisasi yang Tak Pernah Bela Timnas Indonesia: Belum Berjodoh dengan Seragam Merah-Putih". bola.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 July 2024.
External links
edit- Herman Dzumafo at Soccerway
- Herman Dzumafo at ligaindonesiabaru.com