Taufik Rustam (born 21 February 2005) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder for Super League club Java United.
Club career Early career Born in Ternate, Rustam started his youth football career with local academy Persiter Ternate before joining the Persija Jakarta youth system. Prior to his professional top-flight breakthrough, he played for second tier sides Sada Sumut and Bekasi City.
Malut United/Java United In July 2025, Rustam returned to his hometown and signed a professional contract with the newly promoted Super League side Malut United (now called Java United) ahead of the 2025–26 season. He made his professional debut on 30 August 2025 in a home match against PSIM Yogyakarta at the Gelora Kie Raha Stadium, playing the entire first half before being substituted.
On 31 December 2025, Rustam scored his first professional goal, which served as a match-winning goal for Malut United (now Java United). Throughout his debut season, he established himself as a prominent young talent under the U22 player regulations, recording 21 league appearances and contributing one goal.
International career Rustam has represented the Indonesia under-20 national team, earning three international caps. In July 2026, his impressive performances with Java United caught the attention of Indonesia national team manager John Herdman, earning him a call-up to Indonesia's 50-player preliminary squad training camp in Bali for the 2026 ASEAN Championship.
Career statistics Club
Club Season League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Sada Sumut 2023–24 Liga 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 7 1 Total 7 1 0 0 0 0 7 1 Bekasi City 2024–25 Liga 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 Malut United 2025–26 Super League 21 1 0 0 0 0 21 1 Total 21 1 0 0 0 0 21 1 Java United 2026–27 Super League 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Career total 33 2 0 0 0 0 33 2
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