Ronny Pasla

Ronny Pasla (15 April 1947 – 24 November 2025) was an Indonesian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the Indonesia national team from 1967 to 1979.

Pasla is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers in Indonesia's history. He served as the primary goalkeeper for the national team during the 1970s, succeeding his predecessor, Judo Hadianto. Throughout his tenure with the national team, he contributed to Indonesia's victories in the 1968 King's Cup, 1969 Merdeka Tournament, 1972 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament, and 1972 Pesta Sukan Cup.

Before moving to Persija Jakarta in the latter part of his career, Pasla played for PSMS Medan and helped the team to win the Aga Khan Gold Cup in 1967.

Early life Ronny Pasla was born on 15 April 1947 in Medan, North Sumatra, to parents Frans Felix Pasla and Magdalena Sorongan. Both of his parents were Minahasan people hailing from Manado, North Sulawesi.

Pasla was initially a talented tennis player. He was even registered as an athlete to represent North Sumatra in the 6th National Sports Week (PON) held in Jakarta in 1965. However, this event was ultimately canceled following the outbreak of the 30 September Movement. Subsequently, Pasla achieved victory in the 1967 National Junior Tennis Championship in Malang, East Java.

Personal life and death Pasla was married to Enny K. Pasla, and together they had six children; Fransiska, Fransisce, Renaldo, Jonny Raymond, Diaz and Sisvanni Natalia Theresia.

Pasla died in Jakarta on 24 November 2025, at the age of 78.

Honours PSMS Youth

Soeratin Cup: 1967

PSMS Medan Perserikatan: 1967, 1971 Aga Khan Gold Cup: 1967 Soeharto Cup: 1972 Marah Halim Cup: 1972, 1973

Persija Jakarta Perserikatan: 1975 Indonesia King's Cup: 1968; runner-up: 1969 Merdeka Tournament: 1969 Pesta Sukan Cup: 1972 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament: 1972; runner-up: 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978 Individual Main Citizens of Medan: 1967 National Best Athlete: 1972 National Best Goalkeeper: 1974