Eksel Runtukahu

Eksel Timothy Joseph Runtukahu (born 2 September 1998) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Persija Jakarta.

Early life

Runtukahu is from Tondano, Indonesia.

Club career Youth career Runtukahu started his career at SSB Timou Tou when he was 13 years old, before starting his professional career with Persmin Minahasa, who at that time played in Liga 3.

Kalteng Putera

After that, Runtukahu made a career outside his hometown by playing for Kalteng Putra in Liga 2 competition. In the 2018 season, he took part in bringing Kalteng Putra to promotion to Liga 1 after winning over Persita Tangerang in the 3rd place match.

Sulut United

In 2019, Runtukahu returned to North Sulawesi to play for Sulut United in the League 2 competition.

Loan to Barito Putera He was signed for Barito Putera to play in Liga 1 in the 2023 season, on loan from Sulut United. Runtukahu made his professional debut on 14 February 2023 in a match against RANS Nusantara at the Demang Lehman Stadium, Martapura. He had scored five goals in four games for before the 2022–23 Liga 2 was suspended.

Persija Jakarta On 25 June 2025, Runtukahu officially signed Persija Jakarta. Runtukahu made his Persija debut in a pre-season friendly against Arema on 26 July 2025, also scored his first goal with score a brace for the club in a 3–0 win at Jakarta International Stadium.

Others Runtukahu was called up by Rahmad Darmawan to played for the Liga Indonesia All-Stars in the 2025 Piala Presiden where he scored in a 6–3 lost to EFL Championship club Oxford United on 6 July 2025.

Style of play

Runtuhaku mainly operates as a striker.

Honours Club Kalteng Putra Liga 2 third place (play-offs): 2018