Bambang Pamungkas (born in Salatiga, Central Java, June 10, 1980, age 30 years) is an Indonesian footballer. Currently he plays for Persija Jakarta in Indonesia Super League and has represented the state in Indonesia national team football. He usually plays as a striker.
Although not very high (168 cm), Bambang has a jump that high and accurate header. One player who admires is his partner in the national team, Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto.
While still playing in the youth team of Central Java, he was crowned as the best player Haornas Cup, a championship level of teenagers. Bambang was also the top scorer for the squad Indonesia in the Asian Cup U-19 Group V, with 7 goals.
Bambang's first appearance with the senior national team is on July 2, 1999 in a friendly against Lithuania. Bambang, who was then 18 years old, managed to create a goal in a match which ended in a draw 2-2.
Although not very high (168 cm), Bambang has a jump that high and accurate header. One player who admires is his partner in the national team, Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto.
While still playing in the youth team of Central Java, he was crowned as the best player Haornas Cup, a championship level of teenagers. Bambang was also the top scorer for the squad Indonesia in the Asian Cup U-19 Group V, with 7 goals.
Bambang's first appearance with the senior national team is on July 2, 1999 in a friendly against Lithuania. Bambang, who was then 18 years old, managed to create a goal in a match which ended in a draw 2-2.
