Muhammad Rifad Marasabessy (born 7 July 1999) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Super League club Borneo Samarinda. He is also a Second Sergeant in the Indonesian army.
Club career Madura United In January 2017, Marasabessy signed a two-year contract with Liga 1 club Madura United to commence ahead of the 2017 Liga 1. He made his debut in the Liga 1 on 16 April 2017 against Bali United at the Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan.
TIRA-Persikabo / Persikabo 1973 In February 2019, Marasabessy signed a contract with Liga 1 club TIRA-Persikabo, which is supported by the Indonesian military. He made his debut in the Liga 1, coming as a substitute for Abduh Lestaluhu on 18 May 2018 against Badak Lampung. On 16 July 2019, Marasabessy scored his first league goal in the 2019 Liga 1 for TIRA-Persikabo in a 5–3 victory over Persija Jakarta at the Pakansari Stadium. He played for two years there, appearing in 30 matches, including in games after the club in 2020 changed its name to Persikabo 1973.
Borneo Samarinda In 2021, Rifad Marasabessy signed a contract with Liga 1 club Borneo Samarinda. He made his league debut on 4 September 2021 in a match against Persebaya Surabaya at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang.
International career On 31 May 2017, Marasabessy made his debut for an Indonesian youth team against a Brazil U-20 squad in the 2017 Toulon Tournament in France. He was also one of the players who strengthened the Indonesia U-19 team in the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship.
Marasabessy received a call up to the senior Indonesia national football team in May 2021. He earned his first senior cap in a 25 May 2021 friendly match in Dubai against Afghanistan.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMadura United2017Liga 19000–401302018Liga 15000–1060Total14000–50190TIRA-Persikabo2019Liga 127110–403212020Liga 13000–00302021–22Liga 10000–3030Total30110–70381Borneo Samarinda2021–22Liga 122000–002202022–23Liga 1130 00 –50180Total35000–50400Arema2023–24Liga 115000–001502024–25Liga 1120 00 –001202025–26Super League80 00 –0080Total35000–00350Career total114110–1701321
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIndonesia202110Total10
Honours Arema Piala Presiden: 2024
Indonesia U-19 AFF U-19 Youth Championship third place: 2017, 2018
References
External links Rifad Marasabessy at Liga Indonesia