Andik Vermansyah

Andik Vermansah (born 23 November 1991) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Super League club Garudayaksa.

Early life Andik was born in Jember, East Java, to Saman, a coolie, and Jumiah, a tailor, both indigenous Javanese. He spent his childhood selling ice as a means of earning money for his family. His parents, earning barely enough money for living expenditures, had little fund to help Andik realise his dream as a footballer. At first Andik was not allowed to pursue his footballing career due to his family's economic condition. However, a strongly motivated Andik did not gave up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer. He did everything he could to pursue his dream by all means and to fund his burgeoning career he had to sell cake and ice, even playing football for inter-village tournament, just to be able to buy a pair of football shoes. Andik received his big break when the coach of SSB Suryanaga, Rudi, discovered his talents. Rudi offered Andik to play at a football academy in Jember, free of charge.

Club career Early career Andik started his career with Persebaya (1927) U-18. With Persebaya (1927) U-18, Andik won the East Java Regional Youth League in 2007. And in that year, Andik presented gold medals to the city of Surabaya in the Provincial Sports Week.

In 2008, Andik had a big role in bringing home the gold medal for East Java at National Sports Week, which was held in Kalimantan. He chose Selangor because they offered him a bigger salary than the salary offered by the J1 League side, Ventforet Kofu. His salary (rumoured $150,000/yr.) would make him one of the best paid Indonesian athletes.

Andik made his first Selangor debut in the 2014 Malaysia FA Cup in a 0–2 win against Harimau Muda C on 22 January 2014. On 25 March, Andik scored his first league goal in the 2014 Malaysia Super League for Selangor in a 2–0 victory over Sarawak at the Sarawak State Stadium.

Andik helped Selangor FA to finish as runners-up in the 2014 Malaysian Super League. He also recorded one of the high assist totals in the league during the 2014 Season before signing a new contract with Selangor FA for the 2015 Malaysian Super League Season.

Andik also holds the second fastest goal record in the Malaysia Super League history which the goal is as early as the 28th second during a match against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC. While the fastest goal was scored by Ahmad Fakri Saarani who scored during the 12th second and holds the 6th place in the world's fastest goal record.

Andik has expanded his contract with Selangor FA until 2017 worth 3 billion Rupiah's making him the most paid footballer in Indonesia.

Kedah On 9 February 2018, Andik signed a contract with another Malaysia Super League side Kedah. He has been given jersey number 30. Andik made his league debut in a 1–0 win against PKNP on 11 February 2018. On 22 June 2018, Andik scored his first league goal for Kedah against Kuala Lumpur as his team won 3–2.

Madura United On 24 December 2018, Andik signed a contract with Liga 1 side Madura United. Andik made his Madura United debut in the first leg Round of 32 2018–19 Piala Indonesia against Cilegon United on 29 February 2019. and he also scored his first goal for the team in a 2–0 victory over Cilegon United at the Gelora Madura Stadium, he scored in the 66th minute.

Andik made his first Liga 1 appearance on 17 May 2019, coming on as a starter in a 1–5 win with Persela Lamongan at the Surajaya Stadium. On 24 May 2019, Andik scored his first goal for Madura United in a 0–1 victory over Barito Putera at the 17th May Stadium. During his career at Madura United, he made 24 league appearances and scored 2 goals for Madura United.

Bhayangkara In 2020, Andik signed a one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Bhayangkara. Andik made his league debut in a 1–1 draw against Persik Kediri on 6 March 2020. And then, this season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.

On 29 August 2021, he started his match in the 2021–22 Liga 1 season for Bhayangkara in a 2–1 win over Persiraja Banda Aceh, he coming as a substitute for Renan Silva in the 80th minute. He played the full 90 minutes in the won to Bali United on 23 October.

He played 84 minutes in the won to Madura United on 14 January 2022, where he registered two assist. On 5 December 2022, Andik scored his first league goal in the 2022–23 Liga 1 for Bhayangkara in a 3–1 victory over PSS Sleman at the Jatidiri Stadium.

Career statistics Club

International

International goals Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 28 November 2012 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Singapore 1–0 1–0 2012 AFF Championship 2 25 November 2016 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines Singapore 1–1 2–1 2016 AFF Championship

Honours

Club Persebaya Surabaya Liga Primer Indonesia: 2011 Malaysia-Indonesia Unity Cup: 2011 Indonesia Premier League runner-up: 2011–12

Selangor FA Malaysia Cup: 2015

Garudayaksa Championship: 2025–26

International Indonesia U-21 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy runner-up: 2012 Indonesia U-23 SEA Games silver medal: 2011, 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games silver medal: 2013 Indonesia AFF Championship runner-up: 2016

Individual Goal.com Asian Under-23 Best XI for 2011 2016 AFF Championship : Best Goal