Muhammad Tahir (footballer, born 1994)

Muhammad Tahir (born 4 January 1994) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga 1 club PSBS Biak.

Muhammad Tahir
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Tahir
Date of birth (1994-01-04) 4 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Jayapura, Indonesia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
PSBS Biak
Number 32
Youth career
2006–2011 Tunas Muda Hamadi
2012–2015 Persipura Jayapura
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2023 Persipura Jayapura 123 (4)
2023RANS Nusantara (loan) 11 (1)
2023 Madura United 8 (0)
2023– PSBS Biak 25 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2024

Club career

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Persipura Jayapura

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Tahir started his career when in SSB Tunas Muda Hamadi, then was recruited by Persipura U21. In 2016, Tahir joined to senior team of Persipura in the 2016 Piala Bhayangkara. He and four other players from Persipura U21 were recruited by Osvaldo Lessa, and Tahir became one of the players who gained the most attention.[2][3]

Tahir was included in the squad for the Indonesia Soccer Championship. He made his professional debut against Bali United in the second week ISC A.

Loan to RANS Nusantara

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On 27 January 2023, Tahir signed a contract with Liga 1 club Rans Nusantara, on loan from Persipura Jayapura.[4] Tahir made his league debut for the club in a 1–2 lose against Arema.[5]

Madura United

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Tahir was signed for Madura United to play in Liga 1 in the 2023–24 season.[6]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 22 November 2024
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Persipura Jayapura 2015 Indonesia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 ISC A 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
2017 Liga 1 23 1 0 0 0 0 23 1
2018 Liga 1 31 0 0 0 0 0 31 0
2019 Liga 1 29 2 0 0 3[a] 0 32 2
2020–21 Liga 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 1
2021 Liga 1 23 0 0 0 0 0 23 0
2022 Liga 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
RANS Nusantara (loan) 2022–23 Liga 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 11 1
Madura United 2023–24 Liga 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
PSBS Biak 2023–24 Liga 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
2024–25 Liga 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Career total 167 5 0 0 3 0 170 5
  1. ^ Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup.

Honours

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Persipura Jayapura
PSBS Biak

References

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  1. ^ "Muhammad Tahir". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  2. ^ Mengenal Muhammad Tahir, Bakat Teranyar asal Bumi Papua
  3. ^ "Empat Pemain Muda Persipura Gabung Tim PON". beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  4. ^ "RANS Nusantara FC Pinjam Muhammad Tahir dari Persipura". www.suara.com. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. ^ "RANS Nusantara vs. Arema - 8 February 2023 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Daftar Nama Pemain Madura United FC di BRI Liga 1 2023-2024". www.sportstars.id. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Persipura Juarai TSC 2016" (in Indonesian). kompas.com. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Final Liga 2: PSBS Juara di Padang, Menang Agregat 6-0". detik.com (in Indonesian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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