I Putu Gede

I Putu Gede Suwi Santoso (born in Denpasar, 1 December 1973) is an Indonesian former footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. His name Suwi is derived from the first syllable of his father's and mother's name.

In 2007, Putu Gede moved to Persita Tangerang from Arema Malang, following Benny Dollo, Arema's coach who helped winning Piala Indonesia twice. In Arema, Putu became a captain and helped this club win Piala Indonesia in 2005 and 2006. Like Ansyari Lubis, he has much experience, flying hours, and leadership. With his position Putu look very easy contents of field when his team attack although get pressure from enemy's team.

As a captain he is not typical, he often provocated from the opponent or enemy in the field. However, he still have an own-plus, he can firing spirits his club teammates for winning a match.

After retiring from playing in 2012, Putu Gede was appointed assistant head coach of his last club Persipro Probolinggo in 2013. He was appointed head coach of PSBK Blitar in 2014. in 2017, I Putu Gede take charge of Persibo Bojonegoro as a head coach.

Putu Gede is a former Indonesia national football team player.

Honours Arema Malang Liga Indonesia First Division: 2004 Copa Indonesia: 2005, 2006

Indonesia AFF Championship runner-up: 2000, 2002