Cristian Gonzáles

For other people of similar names, see Cristian González.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alfaro and the second or maternal family name is Gonzáles.
Cristian Gonzáles
Gonzáles playing for Arema Cronus in 2015
Personal information
Full name Cristian Gérard Alfaro Gonzáles
Date of birth (1976-08-30) 30 August 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999 Sud América 13 (1)
1997 → Huracán Corrientes (loan) 3 (0)
2000–2002 Deportivo Maldonado 22 (1)
2003–2004 PSM Makassar 56 (32)
2005–2007 Persik Kediri 95 (102)
2008–2011 Persib Bandung 64 (41)
2011–2012 Putra Samarinda 32 (18)
2013–2017 Arema Cronus 119 (59)
2018 Madura United 1 (0)
2018–2019 PSS Sleman 19 (15)
2019 Bogor 0 (0)
2019–2020 PSIM Yogyakarta 17 (9)
2021–2022 RANS Nusantara 13 (7)
2022 → PSIM Yogyakarta (loan) 4 (1)
Total 458 (286)
International career
1994–1996 Uruguay U20 25 (15)
2010–2015 Indonesia 32 (13)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Indonesia
AFF Championship
Runner-up 2010 Indonesia & Vietnam Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Cristian Gérard Alfaro Gonzáles (born 30 August 1976), also known as Abubakar Mustafa Habibi or Mustafa Habibi,[2] is a former footballer who played as a striker. He was top scorer in Liga Indonesia four times, scoring a total of 249 goals in the league. Born in Uruguay and a former Uruguay youth international, he is the first naturalized player to be called up to the Indonesian national team.

Club career

Sud América

In 1995, he joined the Uruguayan club Sud América. During the 28 months there, he played only once, scoring no goals. After being loaned to Huracán Corrientes, he went back to Sud America in the starting lineup. He played 12 times and scored one goal.

Huracán Corrientes (loan)

He was loaned to Huracán Corrientes where he played three times without scoring a goal.

Deportivo Maldonado

In 2000, on expiry of his contract, he moved to Deportivo Maldonado on a free transfer. He played 22 times and scored one goal.

PSM Makassar

He started playing in Indonesia in 2003, joining PSM Makassar. In that season he scored 27 goals. PSM won the Liga Indonesia in that season. He was fined Rp20 million for hitting one of the officials from Persita Tangerang and was suspended.

Persik Kediri

Free from suspension, he joined and led Persik Kediri to become champions of Liga Indonesia in 2006. In 2008, he was sentenced to suspension by the PSSI for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A financial crisis at Persik Kediri led Persik management to rationalize salaries. Gonzáles was one of the few players who was against the decision and looked for another club.

Persib Bandung

On 30 January 2009, Persib Bandung management announced that they had recruited Gonzáles with remission from PSSI chairman Nurdin Halid. Gonzáles was contracted as a loan from Persik Kediri and was paid 60 million rupiahs per month by Persib Bandung.

He debuted as a starter in the Super League for Persib against Persipura Jayapura in a 1–1 draw thanks to a goal he scored. In 2008, he played 16 times in the League and scored 14 goals, making Gonzáles a top scorer in the Super League.

After his contract at Persik Kediri expired, he was immediately hired by Persib Bandung. In the 2009–10 pre-season, he scored a goal for Persib in the East Java Government Cup. In the 2009–10 season, he scored 51 goals.

Persisam Putra Samarinda

In September 2011, Gonzáles signed a year contract with Persisam Putra Samarinda. He made his league debut on 4 December 2011 in a match against PSAP Sigli. 4 December 2011, Gonzáles scored his first goal for Persisam Putra Samarinda in the 32nd minute at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Banda Aceh.

Arema FC

After his contract at Persisam Samarinda expired. He joined Arema Cronus and wore number 10. Gonzáles made his league debut on 9 January 2013 in a match against Persidafon Dafonsoro. On 9 January 2013, Gonzáles scored his first goal for Arema in the 9th minute at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.

Madura United

He was signed for Madura United to play in Liga 1 in the 2018 season. Gonzáles made his league debut on 2 April 2018 in a match against PS TIRA at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul.[3]

PSS Sleman

In 2018, Gonzales signed a one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club PSS Sleman. On 4 December 2018 PSS won the 2018 Liga 2 Final and promoted to Liga 1, after defeated Semen Padang 2–0 at the Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong. He made 19 league appearances and scored 15 goals for PSS Sleman.[4]

PSIM Yogyakarta

He was signed for PSIM Yogyakarta to play in Liga 2 in the 2019 season. He made 17 league appearances and scored 9 goals for PSIM Yogyakarta.[5]

RANS Cilegon

In 2021, Gonzáles signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club RANS Cilegon.[6] He made his league debut on 5 October against Persekat Tegal. Gonzáles scored his first goal for RANS Cilegon against Badak Lampung in the 18th minute at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, Jakarta.[7]

International career

Although Gonzales began his career in Indonesia as an Uruguayan, he became an Indonesian national on 3 November 2010 after a six-year wait, including not going home to his father's funeral.[8] He is the first naturalised football player in Indonesia and the first to join the Indonesia national football team. His debut with the national team was on 21 November 2010, in a friendly game against Timor-Leste, where he scored twice in a 6–0 win.[9]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Indonesia 2010 9 6
2011 10 5
2014 10 1
2015 2 1
Total 31 13
As of match played 30 March 2015
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gonzáles goal.
List of international goals scored by Cristian Gonzáles
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 21 November 2010 Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia 1  Timor-Leste
3–0
 6–0 Friendly
2
4–0
3 24 November 2010 Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia 2  Chinese Taipei
1–0
2–0
 Friendly
4 1 December 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 3  Malaysia
2–1
5–1
 2010 AFF Championship
5 16 December 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 6  Philippines
1–0
1–0
6 19 December 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 7  Philippines
1–0
1–0
7 28 July 2011 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 11  Turkmenistan
1–0
 4–3 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
8
2–0
9 22 August 2011 Manahan Stadium, Surakarta, Indonesia 12  Palestine
2–1
4–1
 Friendly
10 11 October 2011 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 17  Qatar
1–1
 2–3 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification[a]
11
2–2
12 21 June 2014 Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Indonesia 20  Pakistan
1–0
4–0
 Friendly
13 30 March 2015 Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Indonesia 31  Myanmar
2–0
2–1
 Friendly
  1. ^ Different qualification round as to goals 7 and 8.

Personal life

Gonzáles was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He married his wife, Eva Nurida Siregar, in 1995 and has 4 children. On 9 October 2003, he converted to Islam and chose Mustafa Habibi as his Islamic name. He gained an Indonesian passport in 2010. Gonzáles also appeared in Indonesian soap operas and television commercials.

Controversies

Gonzáles is known for his temper, and has been reprimanded by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on a number of occasions.[10][11]

Trivia

He is one of the most lethal strikers in the history of the Indonesian football competition. His ability to kick, head, score, and in positioning and game vision are renowned, and he has a strong physique.

When playing in Uruguay, he was an attacking midfielder. He was not at his best before finally moving to Indonesia and joining PSM Makassar as a striker. Since then he has proved his quality as a powerful striker.

Cristian Gonzales is a popular figure among Indonesians and has starred in commercials speaking Bahasa Indonesia.

In 2006, he was the most expensive player in the Liga Indonesia according to the data from the Indonesian Football Association at Rp 1.2 billion[12]

On 21 November 2010 Cristian Gonzales debuted as a member of Indonesia's national football team in a game against Timor Leste scoring two goals, and joined Indonesia's core national football team in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup.

Honours

Persik Kediri

Arema

PSS Sleman

RANS Cilegon

Indonesia

Individual

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Pelajaran Usia dari Mustafa Habibi Gonzales" [Age Lessons from Mustafa Habibi Gonzales]. acehfootball.net (in Indonesian). Aceh Football. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Resmi, Cristian Gonzales Bergabung dengan Madura United". bola.kompas.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Gabung PSS, Cristian Gonzales Striker Termahal di Liga 2". bola.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  5. ^ "RESMI: Cristian Gonzales Gabung PSIM Yogyakarta". Goal. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Resmi Launching, Ini Daftar 30 Pemain Rans Cilegon FC". bolasport.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Hasil Persekat Tegal vs Rans Cilegon di Liga 2 2021-2022: Klub Raffi Ahmad Menang 2-1". bola.okezone.com (in Indonesian). 5 October 2021. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Gonzales Siap Bela Merah Putih". 6 November 2010. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
  9. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. ""El Loco" Dua Gol, Indonesia Bantai Timor Leste 6-0 – Kompas.com". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
  10. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Christian Gonzales Diizinkan Bela Persib – Kompas.com". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  11. ^ "BLI Izinkan Gonzales Bela Persib – Goal.com". 6 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  12. ^ BOLA 1652th Edition, 2006.
  13. ^ "Arema FC Juara Piala Presiden 2017". bola.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  14. ^ "PSS Sleman Juara Liga 2 2018". Archived from the original on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  15. ^ "Hasil Final Liga 2 RANS Cilegon FC vs Persis Solo | indosport.com". indosport.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2021.