About Tan Hong Djien
Born 1916. Tan Hong Djien is an Indonesian association football player.
The Hong Djien (born 28 May 1911 or 12 January 1916 He also played for Tiong Hoa Soerabaja.
Djien was scouted by several major clubs, including Santos and Barcelona, during the 1938 World Cup, but he chose to stay in his native Indonesia to run the local farm his family owned.
Early life The Hong Djien was born on 28 May 1911 or 12 January 1916, in Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies.
Apart from football, he also played athletics and swimming sports.
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 13 May 1934 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines 2–0 7–1 1934 Far Eastern Games
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Who is Tan Hong Djien?
Indonesian footballer
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Tan Hong Djien was born on 12 January 1916 in Dutch East Indies.
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Tan Hong Djien is an association football player.
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Tan Hong Djien is Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tan Hong Djien. https://biography.guide/tan-hong-djien/
MLA: "Tan Hong Djien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tan-hong-djien/.
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