Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky (born 17 July 2006) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Liga 1 club Dewa United and the Indonesia national under-20 team.

Kafiatur Rizky
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky
Date of birth (2006-07-17) 17 July 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth South Tangerang, Indonesia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Dewa United
Number 16
Youth career
0000–2016 Bina Sentra
2016– Borneo Samarinda
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Borneo Samarinda 0 (0)
2023–2024Dewa United (loan) 0 (0)
2024– Dewa United 0 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Indonesia U17 12 (3)
2023– Indonesia U20 8 (2)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Indonesia
ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship
Winner 2022 Indonesia
ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship
Winner 2024 Indonesia Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 July 2024

Personal life

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Kafiatur was born in South Tangerang in Banten. His father, Firmansyah is a former footballer who played for PSJS South Jakarta (now known as Jaksel Football Club) from 1997 to 1999 and Persikota Tangerang.[2]

Club career

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Kafiatur's football career began by joining Bina Sentra FA, owned by Firman Utina.

Kafiatur later on recruited by the Borneo youth team, where he played for the U-16 team in the Elite Pro Academy.

In July 2023, Dewa United loaned Kafiatur from Borneo. However, he never got the chance to play until he finally returned to Borneo FC in June 2024.[2]

International career

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Kafiatur made his debut in for Indonesia U17 at the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship. He stood out and became the mainstay of the midfield for Bima Sakti in squad which he scored 3 goals in the tournament, as he also became the sole goalscorer in the final match against Vietnam and helped the team emerge as champions.

Kafiatur received a call-up by Indra Sjafri for the Indonesia U20 team. On January 30, 2024, Kafiatur scored his first goal for the U20 team in a friendly match against Uzbekistan U20.

Kafiatur participates at the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship tournament.[2]

Career statistics

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International goals

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International under-17 goals

As of 12 August 2022
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 3 August 2022 Maguwoharjo Stadium, Indonesia   Singapore 5–0 9–0 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship
2. 6–0
3. 12 August 2022   Vietnam 1–0 1–0

International under-20 goals

As of 23 July 2024
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 30 January 2024 Gelora Madya Stadium, Indonesia   Uzbekistan 1–1 2–3 Friendly
2. 23 July 2024 Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Indonesia   East Timor 6–1 6–2 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship

Honours

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International

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Indonesia U-17

Indonesia U-19

References

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  1. ^ Kafiatur Rizky at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ a b c "Profil Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky, Kunci Lini Tengah Timnas U-19 Indonesia dan Spesialis Bola Mati Didikan Firman Utina". bola.tempo.co (in Indonesian). 24 July 2024.