Andik Vermansah is one of ten Asian players to watch in 2012 by ESPN Soccernet.
21 Facts About Andik Vermansah
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Andik Vermansah spent his childhood selling ice as a means of earning money for his family.
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Andik Vermansah's parents, earning barely enough money for living expenditures, had little fund to help Andik realise his dream as a footballer.
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At first Andik Vermansah was not allowed to pursue his footballing career due to his family's economic condition.
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However, a strongly motivated Andik Vermansah did not gave up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
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Andik Vermansah did everything he could to pursue his dream by all means and to fund his burgeoning career he had to sell cake and ice, even playing football for inter-village tournament, just to be able to buy a pair of football shoes.
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Andik Vermansah received his big break when the coach of SSB Suryanaga, Rudi, discovered his talents.
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In 2008, Andik Vermansah had a big role in bringing home the gold medal for East Java at National Sports Week, which was held in Kalimantan.
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Andik Vermansah succeeded in the trial due to his immense potential and ability.
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On 7 September 2012, Andik Vermansah joined Major League Soccer side DC United on trial and played several times for their reserve team but did not sign a contract with them and eventually returned to Persebaya.
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Andik Vermansah's performance made headlines in Japanese newspapers and impressed the 2,000 supporters in attendance.
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On 1 December 2013, Andik Vermansah joined Malaysia Super League side Selangor on a two-years contract.
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Andik Vermansah chose Selangor because they offered him a bigger salary than the salary offered by the J1 League side, Ventforet Kofu.
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Andik Vermansah helped Selangor FA to become the Runner-Up in the 2014 Malaysian Super League and he's one of the main reason Selangor FA managed to reach that far for the 2014 and 2015 Malaysian Super League Season.
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Andik Vermansah appeared as one of the Malaysian Super League Players who made one of the most assist for the 2014 Malaysian Super League Season before signing a new contract with Selangor FA for the 2015 Malaysian Super League Season to continue help Selangor FA win more cups and achievements for the 2015 Season.
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Andik Vermansah holds the second fastest goal record in the Malaysia Super League history which the goal is as early as the 28th second during a match against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.
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Andik Vermansah has expanded his contract with Selangor FA until 2017 worth 3 billion Rupiah's making him the most paid footballer in Indonesia.
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On 9 February 2018, Andik Vermansah signed a contract with another Malaysia Super League side Kedah.
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On 24 December 2018, Andik Vermansah signed a contract with Liga 1 side Madura United.
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In 2020, Andik Vermansah signed a one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Bhayangkara.
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Andik Vermansah played 84 minutes in the won to Madura United on 14 January 2022, where he registered two assist.