Ismed Sofyan (born 28 August 1979) is an Indonesian footballer who plays as a right-back or a wing-back for Indonesian club Bekasi City. His speciality are free kick taking and assisting with high-curved pass. He has made 53 appearances for the Indonesia national football team.
Club career
His first club career is at PSBL Langsa before he moved to Persiraja Banda Aceh. In 2002, he moved to Persijatim Jakarta Timur (currently known as Sriwijaya) for two seasons. After that, he moved to Persija Jakarta. He has been playing for Persija Jakarta since 2002 and make him as the most long serving period player in the club until now. In Persija, he commonly linked with Bambang Pamungkas as a great duo. He is the current captain of Persija Jakarta along with Andritany Ardhiyasa as vice-captain.
International career
He played for both Indonesia U-19 and U-23 teams from 1997 to 2001. His first appearance for senior team was in Asian Cup 2000 in Lebanon. He substituted for Budi Sudarsono at the second round in second game for Indonesia against Saudi Arabia in Group D Asian Cup 2007. He's been listed for one of the most highest caps in Indonesia national team as a right defender.