Indonesian footballer and coach
Muhammad Djamiat Dalhar (25 November 1927 – 23 March 1979), better known as Djamiat Dalhar, was an Indonesian footballer and coach.[1][2][3][4][5] He played for and coached the Indonesia national football team.[6]
Playing career
Djamiat Dalhar played for various clubs in Indonesia, such as HW Yogyakarta, UMS 1905, Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, PSMS Medan and Persik Kediri. He also played for the Indonesia national team.
He was known for his speed, dribbling, passing and shooting skills. He was also a versatile player who could play in different positions.
He retired from playing football in 1965.
Coaching career
Djamiat Dalhar became a coach after his retirement from playing. He coached various clubs and teams in Indonesia, such as Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, PSMS Medan, Persik Kediri, Persiraja Banda Aceh, Persipura Jayapura, PSS Sleman, PSIS Semarang, Pelita Jaya, Indonesia U-17 and Indonesia U-19.
He also coached the Indonesia national team in 1974. He led the team to a historic 2–0 victory over Uruguay in a friendly match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The match was attended by more than 80,000 spectators and was considered one of the greatest achievements of Indonesian football.[7]
He was also involved in scouting and developing young talents for Indonesian football. He was credited for discovering players such as Ricky Yacobi, Robby Darwis, Ronny Pattinasarani and Bambang Nurdiansyah.
He died on 23 March 1979 in Jakarta at the age of 51.[citation needed]
Legacy
Djamiat Dalhar is regarded as one of the best players and coaches in Indonesian football history. He was known for his passion, dedication and professionalism in the sport. He was also respected for his humble and friendly personality. His name is honoured as the trophy for the Indonesia U-17 national championship, which is dedicated to his role in finding and nurturing young talents for Indonesian football.[8]
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