Stefano Lilipaly is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Championship club Semen Padang.
He is an Indonesian association football player, representing Indonesia at the international level.
Lilipaly made his full international debut for Indonesia in August 2013, assisting in a 2-0 win against the Philippines.
Biography
Early Life
Stefano Jantje Lilipaly was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother and an Indonesian father of Moluccan descent. His multicultural background allowed him to represent the Netherlands at various youth levels, from under-15 to under-18. In October 2011, he took the Indonesian citizenship oath, making him eligible to play for the Indonesia national team.
Career
Lilipaly began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth academy of AZ in 2000 after playing for Dutch amateur side RKSV DCG. He made his professional debut for FC Utrecht in August 2011 and scored his first goal for the club in January 2012 against PSV. After a brief stint at Utrecht, he moved to Almere City FC, where he played from 2012 to 2014, contributing to the team's efforts in the Eerste Divisie.
In March 2014, he signed with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in Japan but did not make any appearances before returning to the Netherlands to join SC Telstar. His career continued to flourish as he later joined SC Cambuur, where he made significant contributions, including scoring his first goal against Helmond Sport in February 2017.
On the international stage, Lilipaly made his debut for the Indonesia national team in August 2013, assisting in a victory against the Philippines. He scored his first international goal during the 2016 AFF Championship, helping Indonesia reach the semi-finals. His commitment to the national team has seen him called up for various tournaments, including the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification and the 2018 AFF Championship.
Personal Life
Stefano Lilipaly's personal life reflects his diverse heritage, with a strong connection to both his Dutch roots and Indonesian identity. He is also a father, with his son currently playing for the youth academy of AFC Ajax, showcasing the continuation of his family's football legacy.
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Career & Clubs
Utrecht
Lilipaly played for Dutch amateur side RKSV DCG for three years before joining Eredivisie club AZ's academy in 2000. He moved to Utrecht the following year and progressed through their youth system. Lilipaly made his first team debut for Utrecht in a league game at VVV-Venlo in August 2011, and his first appearance in the starting eleven came in January 2012, where he scored the opening goal against PSV. He played five times for Utrecht before joining Eerste Divisie club Almere City on a free transfer in the summer of 2012.
Almere City
On 21 May 2012, Lilipaly joined Eerste Divise club Almere City on a two-year contract. during the 2012–13 season, Lilipaly helped his team finish 13th in the league with 22 appearances and 2 goals. He left the club at March 2014.
Consadole Sapporo
On 23 March 2014, Lilipaly signed for Japanese J2 League club, Consadole Sapporo. But with his new club, Lilipaly didn't make a single appearance, then he went back to the Netherlands.
Telstar
He was signed for Telstar to play in the Eerste Divisie. Lilipaly made his debut on 28 August 2015 in a match against Emmen, and Lilipaly scored his first goal for Telstar in the 68th minute against Emmen at the Sportpark Schoonenberg.
SC Cambuur
In January 2017 he joined and signed a contract with Cambuur. and he made his debut as late substitute against FC Utrecht in 2016–17 KNVB Cup. He made his first goal against Helmond Sport, 3 February 2017. At this…
Lilipaly represented the Netherlands at youth level, from the under-15s to under-18s. He was eligible to represent the Netherlands or Indonesia at full international level through his parents; his mother being Dutch and his father Indonesian. Lilipaly took the Indonesian citizenship oath in October 2011, to make him officially available for selection. He made his full international debut in August 2013 in a win 2–0 against the Philippines, when he made an assist for Greg Nwokolo. Lilipaly scored his first international goal for Indonesia in a match against Singapore in the 2016 AFF Championship, which was a late and decisive goal that qualified Indonesia to the semi-finals alongside Thailand. Lilipaly also scored against Vietnam in the second leg semi-finals which sent Indonesia to the finals. He was also called up for the 2018 AFF Championship. In May 2022, Lilipaly was called up by Shin Tae-yong for a friendly match against Bangladesh, three years since last time playing for the national team. He was called up for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification on Kuwait. In March 2023, Lilipaly was called up again to the national team for two friendly matches against Burundi, replacing Egy Maulana who was injured. On 18 May 2025, Lilipaly was called up by Patrick Kluivert to the national team for the matches against China and Japan in the third round of World Cup qualifiers.
Club
As of match played 13 September 2026
International
As of match played 8 September 2025
As of match played 8 September 2023 Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lilipaly goal.
- Club
- FC Utrecht (2011–2012)
- Club
- Almere City FC (2012–2014)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-17 football team (2007–2007)
- Club
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (2014–2014)
- Club
- SC Telstar (2015–)
- Club
- Persija Jakarta (2015–2015)
- Club
- Indonesia men's national football team (2013–)
Personal
Born in the Netherlands, Lilipaly represented his country of birth at youth level. Lilipaly made his debut for the Indonesia national team in 2013. His father is Indonesian of Moluccan descent, while his mother is Dutch. The son of Lilipaly plays for AFC Ajax youth academy.
Clubs
- Indonesia men's national football team2013current
- SC Telstar2015current
- Netherlands national under-17 football team2007–2007
- FC Utrecht2011–2012
- Almere City FC2012–2014
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2014–2014
- Persija Jakarta2015–2015
Played together with
- Abdulla Yusuf HelalPersija Jakarta · 2022
- Adalto Batista da SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2001–2001
Adam SarotaFC Utrecht · 2010–2016- Akihiro TabataHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2003–2005
- Akito FukumoriHokkaido Consadole Sapporo
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2008–2008
Alcindo SartoriHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 1996–1996- Almir Moraes AndradeHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2000–2001
Anderson LopesHokkaido Consadole Sapporo- Anderson Roberto da Silva LuizHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2008–2008
- André Luiz de Souza SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 1999–2002
André Luiz Rodrigues LopesHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2011–2011
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Stefano Jantje Lilipaly is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Championship club Semen Padang. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
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