Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin (born 9 February 1983) is an Indonesian former footballer who played as a midfielder for the Indonesia national football team.

Born in Gowa, South Sulawesi, Syamsul played for PSM Makassar in the 2005 AFC Champions League group stage, where he scored one goal.^[1]

Syamsul is one of the best defensive midfielders in his country with his aggression and a courageous playing style, despite his small stature. He made his international debut for the national team in the 0–0 drew in a friendly match against Malaysia on 12 March 2004. At the Asian Cup 2007 he played 3 times: in a 2–1 win against Bahrain (as substitute for Mahyadi Panggabean, who was injured); in a 1–2 loss against Saudi Arabia, and in a 0–1 loss to South Korea, the last game in Group D.

• 2002: Junior National Team U-21, Tiger Cup (selection)
• 2003: Pre Olympic, Sea Games XXII Vietnam
• 2004: Pre World Cup, Tiger Cup
• 2005: Sea Games XXIII Philippines
• 2006: Brunei Merdeka Games, BV International Cup
• 2007: AFF Cup, Asian Cup

Sriwijaya

• Indonesia Super League: 2011–12
• Inter Island Cup: 2012

• Champion of Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy : Indonesia U-21 (2002)
• Champion of Indonesian Independence Cup : Indonesia (2008)

• Syamsul Chaeruddin at National-Football-Teams.com