Frans Alfred Meeng 1910 – 1944

Biography

Frans Alfred Meeng was born on January 18, 1910, in Palembang, a city in the Indonesian archipelago. During his lifetime, he became known as a footballer, representing his country during a formative period in Indonesian sports. Though details of his career remain limited in historical records, Meeng’s participation in the sport reflected the growing passion for football in early twentieth-century Indonesia.

Meeng’s life was cut short when he died at sea on September 18, 1944, during a period of significant upheaval in the region. The circumstances surrounding his death at sea remain largely undocumented, leaving many details of his final years unknown. His passing occurred during World War II, a time when many lives were lost across the archipelago.

Though his athletic career and personal story have faded from public memory, Frans Alfred Meeng remains part of Indonesian football’s early history. Those who knew him and appreciated his contributions to the sport preserved his memory, however simply. He is remembered as a son of Palembang who dedicated himself to football during the formative years of the nation’s sporting culture.