Faisal Julius Achmad[1] (born December 13, 1981) is an Indonesian former professional basketball player who last played for Pelita Jaya of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). Faisal is regarded as one of the best point guards of Indonesia. Currently coaching Fictor Gideon Roring's academy.[2]

Faisal Achmad
Achmad with Pelita Jaya in 2017
Personal information
Born (1981-12-13) 13 December 1981 (age 42)
Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Listed height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High schoolSMAN 2 (Tangerang, Banten)
CollegePerbanas Institute
Playing career1999–2017
PositionPoint guard
Number5, 8
Coaching career2017–2019
Career history
As player:
1999-2002Citra Satria Pelita
2002-2014Satria Muda BritAma
2014-2017Pelita Jaya
As coach:
2017-2019Pelita Jaya (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Indonesia
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Team
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Jakarta Team
SEABA Championship
Silver medal – second place 2005 Kuala Lumpur Team

Personal life

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Married Rosye Margareth, and has two children.

National team career

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Represented the Indonesia national basketball team in the 2007 SEA Games at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, and won the silver medal.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "IBL Legends: Sang Pemberani, Faisal J Ahmad". iblindonesia. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Faisal Julius Achmad Jadi Asisten Pelatih di Pelita Jaya EMP Jakarta". mainbasket. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Faisal Julius Achmad Jadi Pahlawan Satria Muda". bola.net. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.