Nico Fernando Sitepu (born 9 December 2004) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Championship club Persikad Depok.
Club career Early career Sitepu began his football journey in his home province of North Sumatra, playing for the youth team of PSKB Binjai U17 and representing the region in the Porprov North Sumatra tournament in 2022. He briefly spent time with Labura Hebat in 2023 before representing the North Sumatra football team at the National Sports Week (PON) in 2024.
Sumut United and Persikad Depok Sitepu joined Sumut United and was part of the squad that won the 2024–25 Liga Nusantara (the third tier of Indonesian football). Following the conclusion of the season, Sumut United was acquired by the West Java-based club Persikad Depok. As a result of the takeover, Sitepu, along with the entire coaching staff and seven other players, transferred to Persikad Depok for the upcoming campaign.
In September 2026, during the 2026–27 Championship season, Sitepu scored a dramatic solo-run match-winning goal in the 92nd minute against Adhyaksa Bekasi, securing a 2–1 victory for Persikad Depok. His outstanding tactical transition, defensive contributions, and the crucial goal earned him the "Player of the Week" honors for the league opening fixtures.
Career statistics Club .
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSumut United2024–25Liga 316500–00165Persikad Depok2025–26Championship14100–001412026–27Championship2100–0021Career total327000000327
Honours Sumut United Liga Nusantara: 2024–25
References
External links
Nico Sitepu at Liga Indonesia