He was one on the best players in Malaysia during the 2000s alongside Azman Adnan, Ahmad Shahrul Azhar Sofian and Hairuddin Omar.
During 1993–1998, he partnered with Azman Adnan in front as they became the fierce striker for Selangor FA.
When Azman left Selangor to Penang FA, Rusdi was partnered with Rudie Ramli and Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof.
He once won the Premier League Malaysia Golden Boots award as he scored 15 goals for Selangor.
Rusdi helped Malaysia to win the 3rd place at the tournament after beating Vietnam 3–0 which he scored 2 goals.