Andi Ramang

Andi Ramang (24 April 1924 – 26 September 1987) was an Indonesian football forward,[1] considered one of the most influential players in the country in the 1950s and 60s.

His father, Nyo'lo, was an aide to the King of Gowa, Djondjong Karenta Lemamparang, and was known for his ability in sepak takraw.

Ramang spent his childhood playing sepak takraw using balls made out of rattan, cloth and even oranges.

His team, Persis (Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Sulawesi), won 9–0 in one of the matches, with only two names on the scoreboard, one of them being Ramang, scoring 7 goals.

[5] In 1952, Ramang replaced Sunardi, Suardi Arland's brother – both of them football players – to join a training camp in Djakarta.

Ramang, who wore shirt number 9 in the tournament stated in an interview with Tempo about the match: "Actually I was about to score a goal that time.

One night in 1981, Ramang returned home with wet clothes after coaching PSM Makassar players under the rain.

[8] Minister of Youths and Sport Andi Mallarangeng said that Ramang was "an inspiration to Makassarese children who love football".