# Ferdinand Sinaga > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ferdinand_Sinaga > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ferdinand_Sinaga.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Sinaga > Source revision: 1354776655 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Indonesian footballer (born 1988)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ferdinand Sinaga | image = Ferdinand Sinaga, Post-match Press Conference Pekan 15 LIGA 1 2019 PSM 3-1 PERSIB.jpg | upright =0.9 | caption = Ferdinand with [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) in 2019 | fullname = Ferdinand Alfred Sinaga{{cite web|url=https://liga-indonesia.id/pemain/ferdinand-alfred-sinaga|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418230222/http://liga-indonesia.id/pemain/ferdinand-alfred-sinaga|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 18, 2017|title=Profile at Liga 1|publisher=Go-Jek Traveloka Liga 1|access-date=4 January 2018}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|9|18|df=y}} | birth_place = [Bengkulu](/source/Bengkulu_(city)), Indonesia | height = {{convert|1.69|m|order=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe247141/ferdinand-sinaga/|title=Ferdinand Sinaga: Profile |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=10 October 2020}} | position = [Forward](/source/Forward_(association_football)) | currentclub = [Persma 1960](/source/Persma_Manado) | clubnumber = 17 | youthyears1 = 2003–2006 | youthclubs1 = [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) | years1 = 2006–2007 | clubs1 = [Persibat Batang](/source/Persibat_Batang) | caps1 = 14 | goals1 = 2 | years2 = 2007–2008 | clubs2 = [Persikab Bandung](/source/Persikab_Bandung) | caps2 = 10 | goals2 = 1 | years3 = 2008–2009 | clubs3 = [Pelita Jaya](/source/Pelita_Jaya) | caps3 = 2 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2009–2010 | clubs4 = [PPSM Magelang](/source/PPSM_Sakti_Magelang) | caps4 = 20 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2010–2011 | clubs5 = [Persiwa Wamena](/source/Persiwa_Wamena) | caps5 = 26 | goals5 = 10 | years6 = 2011–2012 | clubs6 = [Semen Padang](/source/Semen_Padang_F.C.) | caps6 = 22 | goals6 = 16 | years7 = 2012–2013 | clubs7 = [Putra Samarinda](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) | caps7 = 18 | goals7 = 10 | years8 = 2013–2014 | clubs8 = [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) | caps8 = 23 | goals8 = 11 | years9 = 2014–2015 | clubs9 = [Sriwijaya](/source/Sriwijaya_F.C.) | caps9 = 3 | goals9 = 1 | years10 = 2016–2017 | clubs10 = [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) | caps10 = 51 | goals10 = 22 | years11 = 2018 | clubs11 = [Kelantan](/source/Kelantan_FA) | caps11 = 5 | goals11 = 0 | years12 = 2018–2021 | clubs12 = [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) | caps12 = 62 | goals12 = 20 | years13 = 2020–2021 | clubs13 = → [PSMS Medan](/source/PSMS_Medan) (loan) | caps13 = 0 | goals13 = 0 | years14 = 2021 | clubs14 = [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) | caps14 = 0 | goals14 = 0 | years15 = 2021–2023 | clubs15 = [Persis Solo](/source/Persis_Solo) | caps15 = 41 | goals15 = 5 | years16 = 2022 | clubs16 = → [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) (loan) | caps16 = 13 | goals16 = 1 | years17 = 2023–2024 | clubs17 = [Persebaya Surabaya](/source/Persebaya_Surabaya) | caps17 = 5 | goals17 = 0 | years18 = 2023–2024 | clubs18 = → [Persiraja Banda Aceh](/source/Persiraja_Banda_Aceh) (loan) | caps18 = 13 | goals18 = 5 | years19 = 2024 | clubs19 = [Persekat Tegal](/source/Persekat_Tegal) | caps19 = 7 | goals19 = 3 | years20 = 2024–2025 | clubs20 = [Persiba Balikpapan](/source/Persiba_Balikpapan) | caps20 = 8 | goals20 = 2 | years21 = 2025–2026 | clubs21 = [Persibat Batang](/source/Persibat_Batang) | caps21 = | goals21 = | years22 = 2026– | clubs22 = [Persma 1960](/source/Persma_Manado) | caps22 = | goals22 = | nationalyears1 = 2009–2014 | nationalteam1 = [Indonesia U23](/source/Indonesia_national_under-23_football_team) | nationalcaps1 = 10 | nationalgoals1 = 8 | nationalyears2 = 2011–2019 | nationalteam2 = [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia_national_football_team) | nationalcaps2 = 20 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [football](/source/Association_football)}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|Indonesia}}}} {{MedalCompetition | [Southeast Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_Southeast_Asian_Games)}} {{MedalSilver | [2011 Jakarta-Palembang](/source/Football_at_the_2011_Southeast_Asian_Games) | [Team](/source/Football_at_the_2011_Southeast_Asian_Games_%E2%80%93_Men's_team_squads)}} {{Medal|Competition|[AFF Championship](/source/AFF_Championship)}} {{medal|RU | [2016 Myanmar & Philippines](/source/2016_AFF_Championship) | [Team](/source/2016_AFF_Championship_squads)}} | pcupdate = 21 January 2025 | ntupdate = }} '''Ferdinand Alfred Sinaga''' (born 18 September 1988), nicknamed '''The''' '''Dragon''', is an Indonesian professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [forward](/source/Forward_(association_football)) for [Liga 4](/source/Liga_4_(Indonesia)) club [Persma 1960](/source/Persma_Manado).{{cite web |url=https://kaltara.tribunnews.com/2024/12/14/profil-ferdinand-sinaga-striker-persiba-di-liga-nusantara-dulu-juara-di-psm-makassar-dan-persib|title=Profil Ferdinand Sinaga, Striker Persiba di Liga Nusantara, Dulu Juara di PSM Makassar dan Persib|website=kaltara.tribunnews.com|access-date=14 December 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/314325230/2-eks-persib-sekaligus-alumni-timnas-indonesia-reuni-di-tim-liga-4-persibat-batang-siap-tatap-target-promosi-musim-ini|title=2 Eks Persib Sekaligus Alumni Timnas Indonesia Reuni di Tim Liga 4 Persibat Batang, Siap Tatap Target Promosi Musim Ini|website=www.bolasport.com|access-date=28 November 2025}} ==Club career== ===Persib Bandung=== Ahead of the [2014 Indonesia Super League](/source/2014_Indonesia_Super_League), Sinaga signed a contract with [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung).{{cite web|url=https://www.inilah.com/ferdinand-sinaga-resmi-gabung-persib |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Resmi Gabung Persib|access-date=18 October 2013|date=18 October 2013|website=inilah.com}} He welcomed the contract. According to him, this makes him even more confident that he has chosen the right club. He opens up opportunities to continue playing with Persib after his contract expires in two years.{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2013/11/23/1112314/Gabung.ke.Persib.Ferdinand.Sinaga.Optimistis.Juara |title=Gabung ke Persib, Ferdinand Sinaga Optimistis Juara|access-date=23 November 2013|date=23 November 2013|website=kompas.com}} He made his league debut on 2 February 2014, coming on as a starter in a 1–0 home win against [Sriwijaya](/source/Sriwijaya_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/02/indonesia/super-liga/persib-bandung/persijatim-sriwijaya-fc-palembang/1635313/ |title=Persib Bandung 1–0 Sriwijaya FC|access-date=2 February 2014|date=2 February 2014|website=Soccerway}} Three days later, Sinaga scored his first league goal for ''Maung Bandung'', scoring equalizer in a 2–1 home win against [Persita Tangerang](/source/Persita_Tangerang) at [Jalak Harupat Stadium](/source/Jalak_Harupat_Stadium).{{cite web|url=https://bola.tempo.co/read/551429/ditekuk-persib-2-1-persita-kalah-menyakitkan |title=Ditekuk Persib 2–1, Persita Kalah Menyakitkan |access-date=5 February 2014|date=5 February 2014|website=tempo.co}} In March 2014, Sinaga was banned for two matches by the [Football Association of Indonesia](/source/Football_Association_of_Indonesia) for excessively cursing at a referee in a match against [Semen Padang](/source/Semen_Padang_F.C.) on 16 February 2014. He missed Persib's next matches against [PS Barito Putera](/source/PS_Barito_Putera) and [Arema Cronus](/source/Arema_Cronus_F.C.). In addition to the ban, he was also fined 25 million [rupiahs](/source/Indonesian_rupiah) for his behavior.{{cite web|title=Hadapi Barito Putera, Persib Bandung Tanpa Ferdinand Sinaga |url=http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1387/nasional/2014/03/04/4660881/hadapi-barito-putera-persib-bandung-tanpa-ferdinand-sinaga |date=4 March 2014 |access-date=4 December 2014 |work=Goal.com |author=Muhamad Rais Adnan |language=id}} On 20 April, he scored a brace for Persib in a 1–4 away win against [Gresik United](/source/Gresik_United_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://m.solopos.com/gresik-united-vs-persib-1-4-hajar-kebo-giras-maung-bandung-kembali-ke-puncak-klasemen-503590/amp |title=GRESIK UNITED VS PERSIB, 1–4 : Hajar Kebo Giras, Maung Bandung Kembali ke Puncak Klasemen |access-date=21 April 2014|date=21 April 2014|website=Solopos}} On 20 May, in a match against [Pelita Bandung Raya](/source/Pelita_Bandung_Raya), he was involved in an incident with Latvian international, [Deniss Romanovs](/source/Deniss_Romanovs) in the 50th minute.{{cite web|url=https://sports.sindonews.com/berita/865471/58/ferdinand-buang-dan-siram-handuk-deniss-romanovs |title=Ferdinand Buang dan Siram Handuk Deniss Romanovs|access-date=20 May 2014|date=20 May 2014|website=Sindonews}} The incident began when he started taking Romanovs' [towel](/source/towel) and dousing him with water. His actions sparked a scuffle between the two teams, which led to the [referee](/source/Referee_(association_football)) calling a halt to the match.{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2014/05/22/1430061/Gara-gara.Handuk.Ferdinand.Sinaga.Dipanggil.Komdis.PSSI. |title=Gara-gara Handuk, Ferdinand Sinaga Dipanggil Komdis PSSI|access-date=20 May 2014|date=20 May 2014|website=kompas.com}} In the same match, Sinaga scored equalizer in the 82nd minute. The game ended in a 2–2 draw.{{cite web|url=https://m.bisnis.com/sport/read/20140520/58/229441/isl-2014-skor-akhir-persib-vs-pbr-2-2- |title=ISL 2014: Skor Akhir Persib vs PBR 2-2|access-date=20 May 2014|date=20 May 2014|website=bisnis.com}} On 25 May, he scored another brace for Persib in a 2–2 draw against [Arema Cronus](/source/Arema_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://persib.co.id/berita/sejarah/25-mei-2014-ferdinand-bikin-brace-persib-ditahan-arema-di-kanjuruhan |title=(25 MEI 2014) FERDINAND BIKIN BRACE, PERSIB DITAHAN AREMA DI KANJURUHAN |access-date=25 May 2014|website=persib.co.id}} On 10 June, Sinaga scored a spectacular [bicycle kick](/source/bicycle_kick) in a 3–1 win over [PS Barito Putera](/source/PS_Barito_Putera).{{cite web|title=Diwarnai Gol Spektakuler Ferdinand Sinaga, Persib Hajar Barito Putera |url=http://www.bolaskor.com/diwarnai-gol-spektakuler-ferdinand-sinaga-persib-hajar-barito-putera/ |date=10 June 2014 |access-date=4 December 2014 |work=BolaSkor.com |author=Yogi Imamuddin |language=id |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210030401/http://www.bolaskor.com/diwarnai-gol-spektakuler-ferdinand-sinaga-persib-hajar-barito-putera/ |archive-date=10 December 2014 }} He juggled the ball twice from a corner kick before unleashing an unstoppable overhead kick into the net.{{cite web|title=Gol Indah Ferdinand Sinaga Pastikan Persib Raih 3 Angka |url=http://bola.liputan6.com/read/2061263/gol-indah-ferdinand-sinaga-pastikan-persib-raih-3-angka |date=10 June 2014 |access-date=4 December 2014 |work=[Liputan6.com](/source/Liputan6.com)|author=Antonius Hermanto|language=id}} On 10 October, he recorded his tenth goal for the team in a 2–3 win at away to [Mitra Kukar](/source/PS_Mitra_Kukar).{{cite web|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/indonesia/216422/seru-persib-bungkam-mitra-kukar-32 |title=Seru, Persib Bungkam Mitra Kukar 3-2 |access-date=10 October 2014|website=www.beritasatu.com}} And continued scored again in October in a 3–1 home win against [Persebaya Surabaya](/source/Persebaya_Surabaya) twelve days later.{{cite web|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-2726928/konate-dua-gol-persib-tekuk-persebaya-3-1 |title=Konate Dua Gol, Persib Tekuk Persebaya 3-1|access-date=22 October 2014|website=detik.com}} Sinaga played in the [2014 Indonesia Super League Final](/source/2014_Indonesia_Super_League) against [Persipura Jayapura](/source/Persipura_Jayapura). Although he did not manage to score in normal time, Sinaga netted the second penalty for Persib in the 5–3 penalty shootout win.{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2014/11/07/21261838/Lewat.Drama.Adu.Penalti.Persib.Juara.ISL.2014?page=all#page2 |title=Lewat Drama Adu Penalti, Persib Juara ISL 2014|access-date=7 November 2014|website=kompas.com}} On 1 December 2014, Sinaga officially left Persib Bandung, because there was no discussion about the contract from the management.{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2014/12/01/21030038/Alasan.Ferdinand.Sinaga.Tinggalkan.Persib |title=Alasan Ferdinand Sinaga Tinggalkan Persib|access-date=1 December 2014|website=kompas.com}} With Persib Bandung this season, he was named the best player in 2014 season, and made 23 appearances and scored 11 goals, two points adrift of Persib Bandung's top scorer [Makan Konaté](/source/Makan_Konat%C3%A9).{{cite web|url=https://bola.tempo.co/read/620628/pemain-terbaik-lsi-2014-ini-kata-ferdinand-sinaga |title=Pemain Terbaik LSI 2014, Ini Kata Ferdinand Sinaga |access-date=9 November 2014|website=tempo.co}} ===Sriwijaya=== On 30 November 2014, he was signed by [Sriwijaya](/source/Sriwijaya_F.C.).{{cite web|title=Inilah 23 Pemain Skuad Sriwijaya FC Musim 2015|url=http://www.sportanews.com/2014/11/30/inilah-23-pemain-skuad-sriwijaya-fc-musim-2015/|access-date=30 November 2014|language=id}} He was outstanding in his first outing at the 2015 SCM Cup pre-season tournament, leading his club to a second place finish and becoming the tournament's top scorer. Sinaga made his debut on 4 April 2015 in a match against [Pelita Bandung Raya](/source/Pelita_Bandung_Raya).{{cite web|title=Sriwijaya FC 1-1 Pelita Bandung Raya|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2015/04/04/indonesia/super-liga/persijatim-sriwijaya-fc-palembang/pelita-jaya/2016885/ |access-date=4 April 2015|language=id}} On 7 April 2015, Sinaga scored his first goal for Sriwijaya in the 76th minute against [Semen Padang](/source/Semen_Padang_F.C.) at the [Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium](/source/Gelora_Sriwijaya_Stadium), [Palembang](/source/Palembang).{{cite web|title=Ditahan Semen Padang, Sriwijaya FC Kembali Gagal Raih Tiga Poin|url=https://lifestyle.kompas.com/read/2015/04/07/18072278/Ditahan.Semen.Padang.Sriwijaya.FC.Kembali.Gagal.Raih.Tiga.Poin |access-date=4 April 2015|website=kompas.com|language=id}} In 2015 season, he only played 3 times and scored one goal. ===PSM Makassar=== ====2016 season: Indonesia Soccer Championship era==== He was signed for [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) to play in unofficial league [Indonesia Soccer Championship A](/source/Indonesia_Soccer_Championship_A) in the 2016 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.solopos.com/isc-2016-ferdinand-sinaga-gabung-psm-691886|title=ISC 2016 : Ferdinand Sinaga Gabung PSM|website=www.solopos.com}} Sinaga made his club debut on 29 April 2016, coming on as a starter, also scored his first league goal in 65th minute in a 2–1 away lose against his former club [Semen Padang](/source/Semen_Padang_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.com/tsc-2016/read/2496134/menang-atas-psm-2-1-semen-padang-awali-tsc-2016-dengan-sempurna |title=Menang atas PSM 2-1, Semen Padang Awali TSC 2016 dengan Sempurna|access-date=29 April 2016|website=www.bola.com}} He then scored a brace in a 3–2 home win over [Persiba Balikpapan](/source/Persiba_Balikpapan) on 16 July 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.com/tsc-2016/read/2554259/2-gol-cantik-ferdinand-sinaga-bawa-psm-kalahkan-persiba |title=2 Gol Cantik Ferdinand Sinaga Bawa PSM Kalahkan Persiba|access-date=16 July 2016|website=www.bola.com}} He added his fourth goals for PSM on 31 July with one goal against Mitra Kukar in a 2–2 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20160731/review-mitra-kukar-2-2-psm-pasukan-juku-eja-gagal-curi-poin-penuh-di-tanah-kalimantan |title=(REVIEW) Mitra Kukar 2-2 PSM: Pasukan Juku Eja Gagal Curi Poin Penuh di Tanah Kalimantan|access-date=31 July 2016|website=www.indosport.com}} Sinaga scored another brace in a 4–0 home win over [Bali United](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) on 14 August. With the result, PSM is ranked 13th with 17 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/2577138/ferdinand-sinaga-2-gol-psm-bekuk-bali-united |title=Ferdinand Sinaga 2 Gol, PSM Bekuk Bali United|access-date=14 August 2016|website=www.liputan6.com}} On 17 October, he recorded his 10th goal for the team in a 2–1 win against [Sriwijaya](/source/Sriwijaya_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://jakartakita.com/2016/10/17/psm-tumbangkan-sriwijaya-2-1/ |title=PSM Tumbangkan Sriwijaya 2-1|access-date=17 October 2016|website=jakartakita.com}} He contributed with 24 league appearances, scored 10 goals during his 2016 season. ====2017 season: Indonesia Liga 1 era==== Sinaga made his first new official league appearance on 16 April 2017, coming on as a substituted [Ghozali Siregar](/source/Ghozali_Siregar) in a 3–1 won against [Persela Lamongan](/source/Persela_Lamongan).{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/16/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/persela-lamongan/2434423/ |title=PSM Makassar 3–1 Persela Lamongan|access-date=16 April 2017|website=Soccerway}} He also picked up his career red card in the 84th minute with PSM Makassar this season.{{cite web|url=https://batam.tribunnews.com/2017/04/16/ferdinand-sinaga-kartu-merah-psm-makassar-kalahkan-persela-lamongan-3-1?page=2 |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Kartu Merah. PSM Makassar Kalahkan Persela Lamongan 3-1|access-date=16 April 2017|website=Tribunnews}} Despite this, Sinaga returned to the first team and playing 31 minutes in second half for the side on 21 May, in a 1–0 win over Sriwijaya.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20170521/psm-makassar-1-0-sriwijaya-penalti-selamatkan-juku-eja |title=PSM Makassar 1-0 Sriwijaya: Penalti Selamatkan Juku Eja|access-date=21 May 2017|website=www.indosport.com}} Sinaga scored his first goal of the [new season](/source/2017_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) on 18 July, opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with [South Kalimantan](/source/South_Kalimantan) club [Barito Putera](/source/PS_Barito_Putera).{{Cite news |url=https://bola.tempo.co/read/892416/ditahan-barito-putera-1-1-psm-gagal-rebut-puncak-klasemen-liga-1 |title=Ditahan Barito Putera 1-1, PSM Gagal Rebut Puncak Klasemen Liga 1|date=18 July 2017 |access-date=18 July 2017 |website=tempo.co}} His form in August saw him score three further goals in wins against [Mitra Kukar](/source/PS_Mitra_Kukar) (1–0), [Perseru Serui](/source/Perseru_Serui) (2–0), and draw against [Arema](/source/Arema_F.C.) (3–3).{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/07/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/mitra-kukar-kartanegara/2435709/ |title=PSM Makassar 1–0 Mitra Kukar|website=Soccerway|date=7 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/23/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/perseru-serui/2435735/ |title=PSM Makassar 2–0 Perseru Serui|website=Soccerway|date=23 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/30/indonesia/super-liga/arema-isl-rendra-kresna/psm-makassar/2435744/|title=Arema 3–3 PSM Makassar|website=Soccerway|date=30 August 2017}} On 10 September, he scored a brace and also provided an assist for PSM Makassar in a 4–1 home win against [PS TNI](/source/Persikabo_1973).{{cite web|url=https://makassar.tribunnews.com/2017/09/11/ferdinand-gol-untuk-istri |title=Ferdinand: Gol untuk Istri|website=Tribunnews|date=11 September 2017}} And scored another brace against Sriwijaya a week later, the game ended in a 3–4 victory for PSM Makassar.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/id/pertandingan/sriwijaya-v-psm/8shu2j38glvghjjfc8rorx7u1 |title=Laporan Pertandingan: Sriwijaya FC 3-4 PSM Makassar|website=www.goal.com|date=17 September 2017}} Also continued scored his ninth goal of the season in September in a 5–1 home win against [Gresik United](/source/Gresik_United_F.C.) five days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/3104464/psm-melumat-persegres-dengan-skor-5-1 |title=PSM Melumat Persegres dengan Skor 5-1|website=www.bola.com|date=22 September 2017}} His form in October saw him scored his third brace in a 3–1 home win against [Persiba Balikpapan](/source/Persiba_Balikpapan) on 24 October.{{cite web|url=https://pojoksatu.id/bola/nasional/2017/10/24/brace-ferdinand-sinaga-bawa-psm-puncaki-klasemen-liga-1/ |title=Brace Ferdinand Sinaga Bawa PSM Puncaki Klasemen Liga 1|website=pojoksatu.id|date=24 October 2017|access-date=24 October 2017}} and one goal in a 1–2 away win against Barito Putera five days later.{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/29/indonesia/super-liga/barito-putra/psm-makassar/2435834/ |title=Barito Putera 1–2 PSM Makassar|website=Soccerway|date=29 October 2017|access-date=29 October 2017}} On 3 January 2018, PSM management through its Media Officer, Widya Syadzwina, confirmed that they had officially released Sinaga. However, he has decided to go abroad and there is interest from a [Malaysia Super League](/source/Malaysia_Super_League) club to sign him.{{cite web|url=https://m.kumparan.com/kumparanbola/ferdinand-sinaga-resmi-tinggalkan-psm |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Resmi Tinggalkan PSM|website=kumparan.com|date=3 January 2018|access-date=3 January 2018}} He contributed with 27 league appearances, scored 12 goals and 2 assists during his 2017 season.{{cite web|url=https://the-maczman.com/player/ferdinand_sinaga/2 |title=Profil dan Statistik Ferdinand Sinaga - The Macz Man|website=the-maczman.com|date=3 January 2018|access-date=3 January 2018}} ===Kelantan=== On 4 January 2018, Sinaga signed a one-year contract with Malaysian [Malaysia Super League](/source/Malaysia_Super_League) side [Kelantan](/source/Kelantan_FA).{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/id/berita/resmi-ferdinand-sinaga-gabung-kelantan-fa/iqfw58t3qr2315waukitzbnbr|title=RESMI: Ferdinand Sinaga gabung Kelantan FA|date=4 January 2018|access-date=4 January 2018|website=Goal.com}} He made his league debut for [Kelantan FA](/source/Kelantan_FA) in 2–1 defeat to [Melaka United](/source/Melaka_United) on 3 February 2018.{{cite web|url=http://m.bola.com/indonesia/read/3254633/debut-ferdinand-sinaga-di-liga-malaysia-berujung-kekalahan|title=Debut Ferdinand Sinaga Di Liga Malaysia Berujung Kekalahan|access-date=4 February 2018|language=id|website=bola.com}} On 19 March 2018, Sinaga has been released from Kelantan and returned to Indonesian club [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar).{{cite web|url=http://www.stadiumastro.com/sukan/liga-super-malaysia/artikel/kelantan-ferdinand-berpisah/84341|title=Kelantan, Ferdinand berpisah|date=19 March 2018|access-date=22 March 2018|website=Stadium Astro}} ===Return to PSM Makassar=== ====2018 season==== In 2018, it was confirmed that Ferdinand Sinaga would re-join [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar), signing a three-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2018/03/23/15310058/ferdinand-sinaga-kembali-ke-psm-dan-dikontrak-3-tahun|title=Ferdinand Sinaga Kembali ke PSM dan Dikontrak 3 Tahun|website=bola.kompas.com}} Sinaga made his debut on 31 March 2018 in a match against [Perseru Serui](/source/Perseru_Serui).{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2018/03/31/indonesia/super-liga/perseru-serui/psm-makassar/2758669/ |title=Perseru Serui 0–1 PSM Makassar|website=Soccerway}} On 16 April 2018, Sinaga scored his first goal for PSM in the 28th minute against [Barito Putera](/source/Barito_Putera).{{cite web|url=https://bola.tempo.co/read/1080109/hasil-liga-1-2018-barito-putera-kalahkan-psm-makassar-2-1 |title=Hasil Liga 1 2018: Barito Putera Kalahkan PSM Makassar 2-1|website=bola.tempo.co}} Five days later, Sinaga scored his second league goal for the club, opening the scoring in the 14th minute in a 4–3 home win over [PS TIRA](/source/Persikabo_1973).{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20180421/psm-makassar-4-3-ps-tira-hujan-gol-di-stadion-mattoangin/babak-pertama |title=PSM Makassar 4-3 PS TIRA: Hujan Gol di Stadion Mattoangin Menangkan Tuan Rumah|website=www.indosport.com|language=id|date=21 April 2018|access-date=21 April 2018}} His form in August saw him score two further goals in draw against Perseru Serui (2–2), and draw again against Persela Lamongan (1–1).{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/05/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/perseru-serui/2758826/ |title=PSM Makassar 2–2 Perseru Serui|website=Soccerway|date=5 August 2018|access-date=5 August 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/10/indonesia/super-liga/persela-lamongan/psm-makassar/2758830/ |title=Persela Lamongan 1–1 PSM Makassar|website=Soccerway|date=10 August 2018|access-date=10 August 2018}} He added his fifth goals of the season on 13 September with one goal against Barito Putera in a 1–1 home draw.{{cite web|url=https://infosulsel.com/2018/09/data-dan-fakta-hasil-imbang-psm-makassar-vs-barito-putera/html |title=Data dan Fakta Hasil Imbang PSM Makassar vs Barito Putera|website=infosulsel.com|date=13 September 2018|access-date=13 September 2018|language=id}} And continued his good form with the winning goal in a 1–2 away win over PS TIRA six days later.{{cite web|url=https://palembang.tribunnews.com/2018/09/19/ps-tira-ditaklukkan-psm-makassar-di-kandang-usai-ferdinand-sinaga-cs-comeback-di-babak-kedua |title=PS Tira Ditaklukkan PSM Makassar di Kandang Usai Ferdinand Sinaga Cs Comeback di Babak Kedua|website=Tribunnews|date=19 September 2018|access-date=19 September 2018|language=id}} He never seemed to stop scoring, continuing his good form with 1 goal in a 1–4 away win against Mitra Kukar.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20181007/hasil-pertandingan-liga-1-2018-mitra-kukar-vs-psm-makassar |title=Hasil Pertandingan Liga 1 2018: Mitra Kukar vs PSM Makassar|website=www.indosport.com|date=7 October 2018|access-date=7 October 2018|language=id}} He added his eighth goals of the season on 4 November with one goal against [2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A](/source/2016_Indonesia_Soccer_Championship_A) champions [Persipura Jayapura](/source/Persipura_Jayapura) in a 4–2 home win.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/id/berita/hasil-pertandingan-psm-makassar-4-2-persipura-jayapura/2qjycxpkq66n178ulviqfs89t |title=Hasil Pertandingan: PSM Makassar 4-2 Persipura Jayapura|website=www.goal.com|date=4 November 2018|access-date=4 November 2018|language=id}} He continued his good form in November with scored a brace in a 4–0 home win over [Bali United](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) on 25 November.{{cite web|url=https://meduonline.co.id/babat-bali-united-4-0-psm-kembali-bertengger-di-puncak-klasemen-liga-1/ |title=Babat Bali United 4-0, PSM Kembali Bertengger di Puncak Klasemen Liga 1|website=meduonline.co.id|date=25 November 2018|access-date=25 November 2018|language=id}} With 10 goals this season, he is the team's current top-scoring player, behind [Guy Junior Ondoua](/source/Guy_Junior_Ondoua).{{cite web|url=https://makassar.tribunnews.com/2018/11/26/cetak-dua-gol-di-laga-kontra-bali-united-ferdinand-sinaga-top-skor-sementara-psm-makassar |title=Cetak Dua Gol di Laga Kontra Bali United, Ferdinand Sinaga Top Skor Sementara PSM makassar|website=Tribunnews|date=26 November 2018|access-date=26 November 2018|language=id}} By the end of the league season, he had contributed with 30 appearances, 10 goals and 2 assists, and PSM Makassar failed to win the championship this season, and finished in second place.{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.net/indonesia/tiga-alasan-mengapa-psm-makassar-gagal-juara-liga-1-2018-f6cefe.html |title=Tiga Alasan Mengapa PSM Makassar Gagal Juara Liga 1 2018|website=www.bola.net|date= 11 December 2018|access-date=11 December 2018|language=id}} ====2019 season==== On 16 February 2019, Sinaga made his [Piala Indonesia](/source/Piala_Indonesia) debut in a 9–0 home win in the first leg of PSM' [2018–19 Piala Indonesia](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Piala_Indonesia) round of 16 against [Perseru Serui](/source/Perseru_Serui), also scored his first goal in the 79th minute.{{cite web|url=https://www.jawapos.com/sepak-bola-indonesia/01207535/gulung-perseru-90-para-penggawa-psm-banjir-pujian |title=Gulung Perseru 9-0, Para Penggawa PSM Banjir Pujian|website=www.jawapos.com|date=16 February 2019|access-date=16 February 2019|language=id}} And continued scored a brace in the second leg round of 16 against the same opponent four days later.{{cite web|url=https://palu.tribunnews.com/2019/02/20/brace-kapten-psm-makassar-tundukkan-perseru-serui-3-gol-tanpa-balas |title=Brace Kapten PSM Makassar Tundukkan Perseru Serui 3 Gol Tanpa Balas|website=Tribunnews|date=20 February 2019|access-date=20 February 2019|language=id}} With a 12–0 aggregate win, PSM advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2018–19 Piala Indonesia.{{cite web|url=https://infosulsel.com/2019/02/psm-lolos-ke-perempatfinal-piala-indonesia-dengan-agregat-12-0/html |title=PSM Lolos ke Perempatfinal Piala Indonesia Dengan Agregat 12-0|website=infosulsel.com|date=20 February 2019|access-date=20 February 2019|language=id}} On 13 March 2019, Sinaga made his [AFC Cup](/source/AFC_Cup) debut in a 7–3 home win in the [2019 AFC Cup group stage](/source/2019_AFC_Cup_group_stage) against [Lao Toyota](/source/F.C._Chanthabouly), also scored his first international goal in the 80th minute.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20190313/3-fakta-terselubung-di-balik-kemenangan-besar-psm-makassar |title=3 Fakta Terselubung di Balik Kemenangan Besar PSM Makassar Atas Lao Toyota|website=www.indosport.com|date=13 March 2019|access-date=13 March 2019|language=id}} He continued his good form in July with scored his first goal of the [2019 season](/source/2019_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) in a 2–1 win against [Bhayangkara](/source/Bhayangkara_F.C.) on 13 July.{{cite web|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-4623603/psm-kalahkan-bhayangkara-pelatih-puji-ferdinand-sinaga |title=PSM Kalahkan Bhayangkara, Pelatih Puji Ferdinand Sinaga|website=detik.com|date=14 July 2019|access-date=14 July 2019|language=id}} And scored the winning goal in a 2–1 home win over [Persebaya Surabaya](/source/Persebaya_Surabaya) three days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20200717/serunya-pertandingan-psm-vs-persebaya-di-17-juli-2019 |title=PSM vs Persebaya di 17 Juli 2019: Irfan Jaya Cetak Gol, Ferdinand Sinaga Jadi Supersub|website=www.indosport.com|date=17 July 2019|access-date=17 July 2019|language=id}} Sinaga made his return at home to rivals [Persija Jakarta](/source/Persija_Jakarta) on 6 August in the second second leg of Piala Indonesia final match, he playing the full 90 minutes and leading his team to their first ever Piala Indonesia champions.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20190806/reaksi-gila-akun-resmi-psm-makassar-usai-juara-piala-indonesia |title=Reaksi 'Gila' Akun Resmi PSM Makassar Usai Juara Kratingdaeng Piala Indonesia|website=www.indosport.com|date=6 August 2019|access-date=6 August 2019|language=id}} On 19 September, he scored his third league goal in the fixture against [TIRA-Persikabo](/source/Persikabo_1973) at the Andi Mattalatta.{{cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/19/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/ps-tni/3014734/ |title=PSM Makassar 2–0 TIRA-Persikabo|website=Soccerway|date=19 September 2019|access-date=19 September 2019}} On 16 October, Sinaga scored two goals each with [Marc Klok](/source/Marc_Klok) of the season in a 6–2 home win against [Arema](/source/Arema_F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://pontianak.tribunnews.com/2019/10/16/brace-ferdinand-klok-bawa-psm-permak-arema-fc-peluang-juku-eja-ke-papan-atas-klasemen-liga-1?page=all |title=BRACE Ferdinand & Klok Bawa PSM Permak Arema FC, Peluang Juku Eja ke Papan Atas Klasemen Liga 1|website=Tribunnews|date=16 October 2019|access-date=16 October 2019|language=id}} In the last match at [Jalak Harupat Stadium](/source/Jalak_Harupat_Stadium) on 22 December, Sinaga scored the opening goal as PSM Makassar lose to [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) 5–2.{{cite web|url=https://sport.republika.co.id/berita/q2wudg284/laga-pemungkas-persib-bekuk-psm-52 |title=Laga Pemungkas, Persib Bekuk PSM 5-2|website=Republika|date=22 December 2019|access-date=22 December 2019|language=id}} Sinaga finished as the top scorer at PSM Makassar with 9 goals, and thus became the top-scoring player at PSM Makassar for 3 consecutive seasons.{{cite web|url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/artikel/makassar/43852/pelatih-psm-makassar-siapkan-posisi-baru-untuk-ferdinand-sinaga |title= Pelatih PSM Makassar Siapkan Posisi Baru untuk Ferdinand Sinaga|website=Sindonews|date=6 February 2020|access-date=6 February 2020|language=id}} ====2020 season==== Sinaga scored his first goal of the 2020 season, scoring a first [hat-trick](/source/Hat-trick) in the [2020 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs](/source/2020_AFC_Cup_qualifying_play-offs) on 22 January 2020 against [Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão](/source/Liga_Futebol_Amadora_Primeira_Divis%C3%A3o) club [Lalenok United](/source/Lalenok_United_F.C.), in a 1–4 win in first leg match.{{cite web|url=https://foto.tempo.co/read/77767/lewat-hattrick-ferdinand-sinaga-psm-hajar-lalenok-united-4-1 |title=Lewat Hattrick Ferdinand Sinaga, PSM Hajar Lalenok United 4-1|access-date=22 January 2020|date=22 January 2020|website=tempo.co|language=id}} And scored again in second leg play-off round in a 3–1 home win over the same opponent a week later.{{cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/4166883/psm-makassar-hajar-lalenok-united-3-1-mengandalkan-9-pemain |title=PSM Makassar Hajar Lalenok United 3-1 Mengandalkan 9 Pemain|access-date=29 January 2020|date=29 January 2020|website=www.liputan6.com}} In the [2020 AFC Cup group stage](/source/2020_AFC_Cup_group_stage), he scored one goal each against [Singapore](/source/Singapore) club [Tampines Rovers](/source/Tampines_Rovers_FC) on 12 February and [Myanmar](/source/Myanmar) club [Shan United](/source/Shan_United_F.C.) on 26 February.{{cite web|url=https://makassarmetro.com/2020/02/12/kalah-dari-tampines-psm-duduk-di-posisi-3-grup-h |title=Kalah dari Tampines, PSM Duduk di Posisi 3 Grup H|access-date=12 February 2020|date=12 February 2020|website=makassarmetro.com}}{{cite web|url=https://gerakita.com/poin-pertama-psm-makassar-di-afc-cup-2020/ |title=Poin pertama PSM Makassar di AFC Cup 2020|access-date=27 February 2020|date=27 February 2020|website=gerakita.com}} On 1 March 2020, he started his match in the [2020 Liga 1](/source/2020_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) season for PSM, playing as a starter and scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 win over [PSS Sleman](/source/PSS_Sleman), scoring a [free-kick](/source/Free_kick_(association_football)) in the 39th minute and also provided an assist for second goal by [Hussein El Dor](/source/Hussein_El_Dor).{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/4281579/cerita-ferdinand-sinaga-tentang-2-gol-psm-ke-gawang-pss-pada-pekan-pertama-liga-1-2020 |title=Cerita Ferdinand Sinaga Tentang 2 Gol PSM ke Gawang PSS pada Pekan Pertama Liga 1 2020|access-date=17 June 2020|date=17 June 2020|website=www.bola.com}} His goal against PSS was officially voted the best goal in the first game week of the 2020 Liga 1.{{cite web|url=https://celebesmedia.id/psm/artikel/1005050320/gol-ferdinand-sinaga-terpilih-jadi-goal-of-the-week-pekan-ke-1-liga-1-2020 |title=Gol Ferdinand Sinaga Terpilih Jadi Goal of The Week Pekan ke-1 Liga 1 2020|access-date=5 March 2020|date=5 March 2020|website=celebesmedia.id}} The presence of [Bojan Hodak](/source/Bojan_Hodak) who came in to replace the role of last season's coach, [Darije Kalezić](/source/Darije_Kalezi%C4%87), he got more minutes to play. Despite this, Sinaga only played 3 times, scoring one goal and one assist for the club because the league was officially discontinued due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Indonesia). ====PSMS Medan (loan)==== He was signed for [PSMS Medan](/source/PSMS_Medan) to play in the [Liga 2](/source/Liga_2_(Indonesia)) in the 2020 season, on loan from [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar). This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic). The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.{{cite web|url=https://liga2.skor.id/ferdinand-sinaga-resmi-gabung-psms-medan-dan-langsung-pasang-target-ambisius-01345135|title=Ferdinand Sinaga Resmi Gabung PSMS Medan dan Langsung Pasang Target Ambisius|website=liga2.skor.id}} ===Return to Persib Bandung=== On 6 March 2021, Sinaga signed a contract with Indonesian [Liga 1](/source/Liga_1_(Indonesia)) club [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) for [2021 Menpora Cup](/source/2021_Menpora_Cup).{{cite web|url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/ferdinand-sinaga-kembali-gabung-persib-bandung|title=Ferdinand Sinaga Kembali Gabung Persib Bandung|website=www.jpnn.com}} Sinaga made his Persib debut in a pre-season 2021 Menpora Cup against [Bali United](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) on 24 March.{{cite web|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-5506555/hasil-piala-menpora-2021-persib-vs-bali-united-tuntas-1-1 |title=Hasil Piala Menpora 2021: Persib Vs Bali United Tuntas 1-1|access-date=24 March 2021|date=24 March 2021|website=detik.com}} And scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 win over [Persiraja Banda Aceh](/source/Persiraja_Banda_Aceh) in the Menpora Cup group stage on 2 April.{{cite web|url=https://skor.id/post/man-of-the-match-persib-vs-persiraja-ferdinand-sinaga-01373354 |title=Man of The Match Persib vs Persiraja: Ferdinand Sinaga|access-date=2 April 2021|date=2 April 2021|website=skor.id}} Sinaga's achievement with Persib was to advance to the final round, he also scored in the second leg of the final, and failed to win the championship because they lost 2–1 to [Persija Jakarta](/source/Persija_Jakarta) on 25 April.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20210426070927-142-634633/3-kesalahan-persib-hingga-gagal-juara-piala-menpora |title=3 Kesalahan Persib hingga Gagal Juara Piala Menpora|access-date=26 April 2021|date=26 April 2021|website=CNN Indonesia}} The togetherness between Persib Bandung and Sinaga only lasted three months. On 25 June, Persib officially agreed to release Sinaga, he has also submitted a request to play at another Liga 1 club. He was worried about not getting enough minutes to play.{{cite web|url=https://jabar.tribunnews.com/2021/06/26/terungkap-alasan-ferdinand-sinaga-tinggalkan-persib-bandung-permintaannya-sudah-sebulan-lalu |title=TERUNGKAP, Alasan Ferdinand Sinaga Tinggalkan Persib Bandung, Permintaannya Sudah Sebulan Lalu|access-date=26 June 2021|date=26 June 2021|website=Tribunnews}} ===Persis Solo=== On 25 June 2021, Sinaga signed a contract with Indonesian [Liga 2](/source/Liga_2_(Indonesia)) club [Persis Solo](/source/Persis_Solo), he was transferred from [Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung).{{Cite web|url=https://makassar.tribunnews.com/2021/06/25/gabung-persis-solo-benarkah-nilai-kontrak-ferdinand-sinaga-lebih-besar-ketimbang-persib-bandung |title=Gabung Persis Solo, Benarkah Nilai Kontrak Ferdinand Sinaga Lebih Besar Ketimbang Persib Bandung?|website=Tribunnews|access-date=25 June 2021|date=25 June 2021}} He made his league debut on 5 October against [Persijap Jepara](/source/Persijap_Jepara) at the [Manahan Stadium](/source/Manahan_Stadium), [Surakarta](/source/Surakarta).{{Cite web|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-5754482/liga-2-persijap-jepara-vs-persis-solo-berakhir-1-1 |title=Liga 2: Persijap Jepara Vs Persis Solo Berakhir 1-1|website=detik.com|access-date=5 October 2021|date=5 October 2021}} On 23 November, Sinaga scored his first goal for Persis in a 1–3 win over [Hizbul Wathan](/source/Hizbul_Wathan_F.C.).{{Cite web|url=https://solo.tribunnews.com/2021/11/23/babak-i-persis-solo-vs-hizbul-wathan-beto-brace-ferdinand-sinaga-pecah-telur-skor-3-1 |title=Babak 1 Persis Solo vs Hizbul Wathan : Beto Brace, Ferdinand Sinaga Pecah Telur, Skor 3 - 1|website=Tribunnews|access-date=23 November 2021|date=23 November 2021}} On 22 December, Sinaga scored a brace for the club in a 2–0 victory over [Persiba Balikpapan](/source/Persiba_Balikpapan), with his two goals, he led Persis Solo to qualify for the 2021–22 Liga 2 semi-final as Group X runner-up.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/313058371/ferdinand-sinaga-bawa-persis-solo-ke-semifinal-liga-2-2021 |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Bawa Persis Solo ke Semifinal Liga 2 2021|website=www.bolasport.com|access-date=22 December 2021|date=22 December 2021}} He had a good season in this season with 14 appearances and 3 goals, while helping Persis Solo win the championship Liga 2 this season, as well as promotion to the highest caste [Liga 1](/source/Liga_1_(Indonesia)) next season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20211230224545-142-740819/kalahkan-rans-cilegon-2-1-persis-solo-juara-liga-2-2021 |title=Kalahkan Rans Cilegon 2-1, Persis Solo Juara Liga 2 2021|website=CNN Indonesia|access-date=30 December 2021|date=30 December 2021}} ====PSM Makassar (loan)==== On 4 January 2022, Sinaga signed a contract with Indonesian [Liga 1](/source/Liga_1_(Indonesia)) club [PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar), on loan from [Persis Solo](/source/Persis_Solo).{{Cite web|url=https://rakyatku.com/read/208246/ferdinand-sinaga-kembali-ke-psm-makassar-dengan-status-pinjaman |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Kembali ke PSM Makassar dengan Status Pinjaman|website=rakyatku.com|access-date=4 January 2022}} He made his league debut on 8 January 2022 in a match against [Madura United](/source/Madura_United) at the [Ngurah Rai Stadium](/source/Ngurah_Rai_Stadium), [Denpasar](/source/Denpasar).{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/01/08/indonesia/super-liga/psm-makassar/pelita-jaya/3696336/|title=PSM vs. Madura United - 8 January 2022 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=2022-01-08}} On 25 Match 2022, Sinaga scored his first league goal for PSM Makassar, scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 over [Persiraja Banda Aceh](/source/Persiraja_Banda_Aceh), this victory also saved PSM Makassar from the relegation zone.{{Cite web|url=https://skor.id/post/hasil-psm-vs-persiraja-ferdinand-sinaga-selamatkan-juku-eja-dari-degradasi-01413536 |title=Hasil PSM vs Persiraja: Ferdinand Sinaga Selamatkan Juku Eja dari Degradasi|website=skor.id|access-date=25 March 2022}} During the rest of 2021–22 Liga 1, he made 13 league appearances and scored one goal for PSM Makassar. With his loan status having expired, he decided return to Persis Solo. ====Return to Persis Solo==== After his loan ended with PSM Makassar and he returned to Persis Solo on 16 April 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bolatimes.com/bolaindonesia/2022/04/17/131500/persis-solo-kontrak-18-pemain-untuk-liga-1-ada-irfan-bachdim-hingga-ferdinand-sinaga |title=Persis Solo Kontrak 18 Pemain untuk Liga 1, Ada Irfan Bachdim hingga Ferdinand Sinaga|website=www.bolatimes.com|access-date=17 April 2022}} He made his new league debut on 25 July 2022 in a 2–3 lose against [Dewa United](/source/Dewa_United_F.C.).{{Cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2022/07/25/indonesia/super-liga/persis-solo/dewa-united/3859236/ |title=Persis vs. Dewa United - 25 July 2022 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=25 July 2022}} On 19 August 2022, He marked his first win with Persis in [2022–23 Liga 1](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) in a 0–1 away win over [Bhayangkara](/source/Bhayangkara_F.C.).{{Cite web|url=https://id.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/19/indonesia/super-liga/bhayangkara-surabaya-utd/persis-solo/3859268/ |title=Persis vs. Bhayangkara - 19 August 2022 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=19 August 2022}} Sinaga scored his first league goal for the club, scoring in the 65th minute in a 1–3 home lose over Bhayangkara on 22 February 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/313678575/hasil-liga-1-persis-dipermalukan-bhayangkara-fc-di-kandang?page=3 |title=Hasil Liga 1 - Persis Dipermalukan Bhayangkara FC di Kandang|website=www.bolasport.com|access-date=22 February 2023|date=22 February 2023}} In the last match at [Maguwoharjo Stadium](/source/Maguwoharjo_Stadium) on 13 April, Sinaga scored the winning goal as PSM Makassar win to [Persik Kediri](/source/Persik_Kediri) 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://radarsolo.jawapos.com/sepak-bola/13/04/2023/persis-tutup-musim-dengan-manis-gol-ferdinand-sinaga-lumat-persik-kediri/ |title=Persis Tutup Musim dengan Manis, Gol Ferdinand Sinaga Lumat Persik Kediri|website=jawapos.com|date=13 April 2023|access-date=13 April 2023|language=id}} On 16 April, Sinaga has been released from Persis Solo.{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/5263146/bursa-transfer-bri-liga-1-persis-solo-ucapkan-salam-perpisahan-untuk-ferdinand-sinaga |title=Bursa Transfer BRI Liga 1: Persis Solo Ucapkan Salam Perpisahan untuk Ferdinand Sinaga|website=www.bola.com|date=16 April 2023|access-date=16 April 2023|language=id}} In the second round of the 2022–23 Liga 1, he is often the first choice, especially after the presence of a new coach, Leonardo Medina. Previously, he was more often on the bench, In total, in the 2022–23 Liga 1, he contributed in 27 appearances with scoring 2 goals and 1 assist.{{cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20230419/bak-roller-coaster-hubungan-pasang-surut-ferdinand-sinaga-dengan-persis-solo/3-jadi-pahlawan-suporter |title=Bak Roller Coaster, Hubungan Pasang-Surut Ferdinand Sinaga dengan Persis Solo|website=www.indosport.com|date=19 April 2023|access-date=20 April 2023|language=id}} ===Persebaya Surabaya=== Ahead of the [2023–24 season](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Liga_1_(Indonesia)), Sinaga signed a contract with [Persebaya Surabaya](/source/Persebaya_Surabaya).{{cite web|url=https://m.surabayapagi.com/read/ferdinand-sinaga-resmi-gabung-persebaya-surabaya |title=Ferdinand Sinaga Resmi Gabung Persebaya Surabaya|website=surabayapagi.com|date=26 May 2023|access-date=30 May 2023|language=id}} Sinaga made his Persebaya debut in a pre-season friendly against [2021–22 league](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) champions [Bali United](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) on 28 May 2023, also scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win.{{cite web|url=https://solo.tribunnews.com/2023/05/30/raih-torehan-manis-saat-debut-bersama-persebaya-surabaya-ferdinand-sinaga-awal-yang-baik |title=Raih Torehan Manis Saat Debut Bersama Persebaya Surabaya, Ferdinand Sinaga: Awal yang Baik|website=Tribunnews|date=30 May 2023|access-date=30 May 2023|language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://surabaya.tribunnews.com/2023/05/30/ungkapan-ferdinand-sinaga-usai-cetak-gol-debut-di-persebaya-surabaya-awal-yang-baik |title=Ungkapan Ferdinand Sinaga Usai Cetak Gol Debut di Persebaya Surabaya, Awal yang Baik|website=Tribunnews|date=30 May 2023|access-date=30 May 2023|language=id}} ==International career== Sinaga has played for Indonesia at youth and senior level. Sinaga has played in [2011 Southeast Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_2011_Southeast_Asian_Games) where his side lost with a penalty kick against [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia_national_under-23_football_team) in the final. Sinaga also has represented Indonesia U-23 at [2014 Asian Games](/source/2014_Asian_Games) in [South Korea](/source/South_Korea). He has scored 6 goals during that tournament. Sinaga was first capped for senior team on 27 August 2011 in a 0–1 friendly defeat against [Jordan](/source/Jordan_national_football_team) at the [Amman International Stadium](/source/Amman_International_Stadium), [Amman](/source/Amman) coming off the bench for [Cristian Gonzáles](/source/Cristian_Gonz%C3%A1les).{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/9908/Jordan_Indonesia.html|title=Jordan vs. Indonesia (1:0)|access-date=5 January 2018|publisher=National-Football-Teams.com}} ==Personal life== Sinaga's nickname, ''The Dragon'', originated from his former coach, [Robert René Alberts](/source/Robert_Alberts), at [PSM](/source/PSM_Makassar) in 2016.{{Cite web |last=Harahap |first=Zulfirdaus |date=2020-06-16 |title=Cerita Kocak Ferdinand Sinaga Tentang Awal Mula Julukan The Dragon |url=https://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/4280655/cerita-kocak-ferdinand-sinaga-tentang-awal-mula-julukan-the-dragon |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=bola.com |language=id}} Alberts called Sinaga by the nickname due to his [clan's (marga) name](/source/Marga_(Batak)) of ''Sinaga,'' which in English means 'The Dragon'. Sinaga is a devout [Catholic](/source/Catholic){{cite web |url=http://bola.inilah.com/read/detail/2093813/berkah-di-hari-paskah-bagi-ferdinand-sinaga |title=Blessings on Easter Day for Ferdinand Sinaga |work=Inilah.com |date=21 April 2014 |access-date=30 November 2014 |language=id}} who often celebrates goals by making the [sign of the cross](/source/sign_of_the_cross).{{cite web |url=http://www.beritasatu.com/blog/olahraga/1675-belajar-toleransi-dari-lapangan-hijau.html |title=Learning Tolerance of Green Field |work=BeritaSatu |date=25 May 2012 |access-date=5 December 2014 |language=id}} Sinaga was born to Samson Sinaga, a bus driver, and Risnalu Turnip. He is married to Aghie Veronicca and they have two children named Fabio and Fabian Sinaga.[http://www.wowkeren.com/seleb/ferdinand_sinaga/profil.html Profil Ferdinand Sinaga - WowKeren.com] Sinaga has more than eleven tattoos on his body, mostly on his arm and torso. Among his tattoos are the name of his wife and child, [Catholic prayers](/source/Catholic_prayers), [Virgin Mary](/source/Virgin_Mary) and a [Christian cross](/source/Christian_cross).{{cite web |url=http://www.tribunnews.com/superball/2013/11/22/arti-tato-bagi-ferdinand-sinaga |title=Arti Tato Bagi Ferdinand Sinaga - Super Ball |work=Tribun News.com |access-date=5 December 2014 |language=id}} ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 21 January 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/ferdinand-alfred-sinaga/157597/|title=Ferdinand Sinaga.|website= Soccerway.com|access-date=15 March 2020}} {| class=wikitable style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan=1|[Persibat Batang](/source/Persibat_Batang) |[2007](/source/2007_Liga_Indonesia_First_Division) |[Indonesia First Division](/source/Liga_Indonesia_First_Division) |14||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||14||2 |- |rowspan=1|[Persikab Bandung](/source/Persikab_Bandung) |[2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Liga_Indonesia_Premier_Division) |[Indonesia Premier Division](/source/Championship_(Indonesia)) |10||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||1 |- |rowspan=1|[Pelita Jaya](/source/Madura_United_F.C.) |[2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Indonesia_Super_League) |[Indonesia Super League](/source/Super_League_(Indonesia)) |2||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||2||0 |- |rowspan=1|[PPSM Magelang](/source/PPSM_Magelang) |[2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Liga_Indonesia_Premier_Division) |Indonesia Premier Division |20||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||20||5 |- |rowspan=1|[Persiwa Wamena](/source/Persiwa_Wamena) |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Indonesia_Super_League) |Indonesia Super League |26||10||0||0||0||0||0||0||26||10 |- |rowspan=1|[Semen Padang](/source/Semen_Padang_F.C.) |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Indonesian_Premier_League) |[Indonesian Premier League](/source/Indonesian_Premier_League) |22||16||11||3||0||0||0||0||33||19 |- |rowspan=1|[Putra Samarinda](/source/Bali_United_F.C.) |[2013](/source/2013_Indonesia_Super_League) |Indonesia Super League |18||10||0||0||0||0||0||0||18||10 |- |rowspan=1|[Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) |[2014](/source/2014_Indonesia_Super_League) |Indonesia Super League |23||11||0||0||5{{efn|Indonesian Inter Island Cup}}||2||0||0||28||13 |- |rowspan=1|[Sriwijaya](/source/Sriwijaya_F.C.) |[2015](/source/2015_Indonesia_Super_League) |Indonesia Super League |3||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||1 |- |rowspan=3|[PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) |[2016](/source/2016_Indonesia_Soccer_Championship_A) |[Indonesia Soccer Championship](/source/Indonesia_Soccer_Championship) |24||10||0||0||5{{efn|[Indonesia President's Cup](/source/Indonesia_President's_Cup)}}||1||0||0||29||11 |- |[2017](/source/2017_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |[Liga 1](/source/Super_League_(Indonesia)) |27||12||0||0||0||0||0||0||27||12 |- !colspan="2"|Total !51||22||0||0||5||1||0||0||56||23 |- |rowspan=1|[Kelantan](/source/Kelantan_F.C.) |[2018](/source/2018_Malaysia_Super_League) |[Malaysia Super League](/source/Malaysia_Super_League) |5||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||6||0 |- |rowspan=4|[PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) |[2018](/source/2018_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |30||10||0||0||1||0||0||0||31||10 |- |[2019](/source/2019_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |29||9||4{{efn|[Piala Indonesia](/source/Piala_Indonesia)}}||3||0||0||3{{efn|[AFC Cup](/source/AFC_Cup)}}||1||36||13 |- |[2020](/source/2020_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |3||1||0||0||0||0||5||6||8||7 |- !colspan="2"|Total !62||20||4||3||1||0||8||7||75||30 |- |rowspan=1|[PSMS Medan](/source/PSMS_Medan) |[2020](/source/2020_Liga_2_(Indonesia)) |[Liga 2](/source/Championship_(Indonesia)) |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |rowspan=1|[Persib Bandung](/source/Persib_Bandung) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |0||0||0||0||7{{efn|[Menpora Cup](/source/2021_Menpora_Cup)}}||2||0||0||7||2 |- |rowspan=3|[Persis Solo](/source/Persis_Solo) |[2021](/source/2021_Liga_2_(Indonesia)) |Liga 2 |14||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||14||3 |- |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |27||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||27||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !41||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||41||5 |- |rowspan=1|[PSM Makassar](/source/PSM_Makassar) (loan) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |13||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||13||1 |- |rowspan=1|[Persebaya Surabaya](/source/Persebaya_Surabaya) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Liga_1_(Indonesia)) |Liga 1 |5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||5||0 |- |rowspan=1|[Persiraja Banda Aceh](/source/Persiraja_Banda_Aceh) (loan) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Liga_2_(Indonesia)) |Liga 2 |13||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||13||5 |- |rowspan=1|[Persekat Tegal](/source/Persekat_Tegal) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Liga_2_(Indonesia)) |Liga 2 |7||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||7||3 |- |rowspan=1|[Persiba Balikpapan](/source/Persiba_Balikpapan) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Liga_Nusantara) |[Liga Nusantara](/source/Liga_Nusantara) |8||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||8||2 |- |rowspan=1|[Persibat Batang](/source/Persibat_Batang) |[2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Liga_4_(Indonesia)) |[Liga 4](/source/Liga_4_(Indonesia)) |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career Total !342||115||16||6||18||5||8||7||385||132 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 10 September 2019}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="9"|[Indonesia](/source/Indonesia_national_football_team) |2011||3||0 |- |2012||1||0 |- |2013||0||0 |- |2014||3||0 |- |2015||2||0 |- |2016||10||0 |- |2017||0||0 |- |2018||0||0 |- |2019||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total||20||0 |} ====Indonesia U-23==== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition |- !scope=col|No. !scope=col data-sort-type=date|Date !scope=col|Venue !scope=col|Opponent !scope=col|Score !scope=col|Result !scope=col|Competition |- !scope=row|1 |25 October 2011||rowspan="2"|[Gelora Bung Karno Stadium](/source/Gelora_Bung_Karno_Stadium), [Jakarta](/source/Jakarta), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia)||{{fbu|23|TLS}}|| align=center | '''2'''–0 || align=center | 5–0 || [Friendly](/source/Exhibition_game) |- !scope=row|2 |13 November 2011||{{fbu|23|THA}}|| align=center | '''3'''–1 || align=center | 3–1 || [2011 Southeast Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_2011_SEA_Games) |- !scope=row|3 |rowspan="4"|15 September 2014||rowspan="4"|[Goyang Stadium](/source/Goyang_Stadium), [Goyang](/source/Goyang), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea)||rowspan="4"|{{fbu|23|TLS}}|| align=center | '''1'''–0 || rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 7–0 || rowspan="4" | [2014 Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_2014_Asian_Games) |- !scope=row|4 | align=center | '''2'''–0 |- !scope=row|5 | align=center | '''3'''–0 |- !scope=row|6 | align=center | '''6'''–0 |- !scope=row|7 |rowspan="2"|18 September 2014||rowspan="2"|[Incheon Football Stadium](/source/Incheon_Football_Stadium), [Incheon](/source/Incheon), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea)||rowspan="2"|{{fbu|23|MDV}}|| align=center | '''2'''–0 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 4–0 || rowspan="2" | [2014 Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_2014_Asian_Games) |- !scope=row|8 | align=center | '''4'''–0 |} ==Honours== ===Club=== ;Pelita Jaya U-21 * [Indonesia Super League U-21](/source/Indonesia_Super_League_U-21): [2008-09](/source/2008-09_Indonesia_Super_League_U-21) ;Semen Padang * [Indonesia Premier League](/source/Indonesia_Premier_League): [2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Indonesian_Premier_League){{cite web|url=http://www.bolaindo.com/2012/06/24/sikat-persiraja-semen-padang-juara-ipl/|title=Sikat Persiraja, Semen Padang juara Indonesia Premier League|publisher=bolaindo.com|access-date=24 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627125149/http://www.bolaindo.com/2012/06/24/sikat-persiraja-semen-padang-juara-ipl/|archive-date=27 June 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} ;Persib Bandung * [Indonesia Super League](/source/Indonesia_Super_League): [2014](/source/2014_Indonesia_Super_League) ;PSM Makassar * [Piala Indonesia](/source/Piala_Indonesia): [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Piala_Indonesia){{cite web |title=Selamat untuk PSM Makassar, Juara! |url=https://www.pssi.org/news/selamat-untuk-psm-makassar-juara |website=PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia |access-date=7 August 2019 |language=id-ID |archive-date=15 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115055246/https://www.pssi.org/news/selamat-untuk-psm-makassar-juara |url-status=dead }} ;Persis Solo * [Liga 2](/source/Liga_2_(Indonesia)): [2021](/source/2021_Liga_2_(Indonesia)){{cite web |title=Sikat RANS Cilegon, Persis Solo Kampiun Liga 2 {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/id/berita/sikat-rans-cilegon-persis-solo-kampiun-liga-2/bltcae22fbc42b01ff3 |website=www.goal.com |access-date=30 December 2021}} ;Persiba Balikpapan * [Liga Nusantara](/source/Liga_Nusantara) Promotion play-off: [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Liga_Nusantara) ===International=== ;Indonesia U-23 * [Southeast Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_Southeast_Asian_Games) {{SilverMedal}} Silver medal: [2011](/source/Football_at_the_2011_Southeast_Asian_Games) ;Indonesia * [AFF Championship](/source/AFF_Championship) runner-up: [2016](/source/2016_AFF_Championship){{cite web|title=Runner-up Piala AFF 2016, Indonesia Dapat Rp1 Miliar|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20161217220310-142-180366/runner-up-piala-aff-2016-indonesia-dapat-rp1-miliar|access-date=17 December 2016}} ===Individual=== * [Indonesian Premier League](/source/Indonesian_Premier_League) Top Goalscorer: [2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Indonesian_Premier_League) * [Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_Asian_Games) Top Goalscorer: [2014](/source/Football_at_the_2014_Asian_Games_%E2%80%93_Men) (6 goals) * [Indonesia Super League](/source/Indonesia_Super_League) Best Player: [2014](/source/2014_Indonesia_Super_League){{cite web|title=Ferdinand Raih Gelar Pemain Terbaik ISL 2014|url=http://www.sportanews.com/2014/11/07/ferdinand-raih-gelar-pemain-terbaik-isl-2014/|access-date=7 November 2014|language=id}} == References == {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|ferdinand-alfred-sinaga/157597}} {{Indonesia squad 2016 ASEAN Championship}} {{Indonesia Super League best players}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sinaga, Ferdinand}} Category:Indonesian men's footballers Category:Living people Category:1988 births Category:Batak people Category:People of Batak descent Category:People from Bengkulu Category:Indonesian Roman 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