Rommy Diaz Putra (born 22 July 1980 in Batusangkar, West Sumatra) is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a defender. He is a former player for the Indonesia U-23 Team.[2] During his first 3 seasons at Semen Padang, Rommy just sat on the bench. In 2003, his career took off under the direction of his coach, Suhatman Imam, and he was featured in the premier line-up. That confidence was repaid with good performances, and guaranteed a strong defence for Semen Padang.

Rommy Diaz
Personal information
Full name Rommy Diaz Putra
Date of birth (1980-07-22) July 22, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Batusangkar, Indonesia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Bontang PKT
Number 22
Youth career
1994 Diklat PPLP Padang
1998 Semen Padang Junior
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2006 Semen Padang 56 (2)
2006–2008 PSMS Medan[1] 15 (0)
2008 Bontang PKT 8 (0)
International career
2003 Indonesia U-23 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His performance received special appreciation from Sergei Dubrovin, coach of the national team of Vietnam for the Sea Games XXII. He became the first choice as defence of the ‘Merah Putih’ team. "More his age, he more adult or mature. Without his contribute the became not equal or balance", said Syafrianto Rusli, architect of Semen Padang. Putra said, "First since, I want to choose position as a defensive or back player. I don't know why. But, its like, there are more challenge, for replace defender equal other position".

Although he has become a stable footballer, he is considering retirement, and he believes that his injury is telling him to retire. "I ever knee's injured during 4 months. Some make me thinking opportunity to retire from football. His luck, after medicine to anywhere, the injured can be recovered", said Ira Octaviani's husband.

National team career

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  • 2002: futsal national team
  • 2003: SEA Games Vietnam

References

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  1. ^ "ROMMY DIAS PUTRA". soccerway.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Indonesia Futsal National Team Roster". bigsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2010.