Isnan Ali (born 15 September 1979 in Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia) is an Indonesian former professional footballer.
He fell in love with football after watching Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup, and decided to be a full-time footballer.His family was a source of great support for him, as he said that "Mom and Dad always brought me a soccer ball when they went working."
Isnan Ali then joined PSM Makassar Junior in 1997, one of the most high profile football clubs in Indonesia.
Particularly on the second round of the National-A League, Liga Indonesia 1999, Daniel Roekito, the coach of Barito at that time appointed Isnan to join the line up.
Indeed, the second year with Barito, Isnan was called to join the Senior National team in the World Cup qualifier and Sea Games Malaysia in 2002.
With National team status, Isnan joined Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia (PSSI), to attend training center in Singapore, Malaysia and Maldives.
In that year, Isnan made history by winning two competitions, an achievement that has yet been reached by any other football clubs in Indonesia.
Isnan Ali also took part in advertisements such as PANONIM and SPECS with Cristian Gonzáles and other famous footballers from Malaysia.
His positive characteristics, for example his professionalism, controversy, personality, achievements and talent have led to his high level of success in Indonesian football.