In 2014, Sutanto joined S.League club Hougang United FC. Where, since he was 20 years old, he played in the club as a striker.[2] In September 2014, Sutanto made his debut in the 2014 S.League against Harimau Muda B. In that match, Sutanto replaced Diego Gama in the 76th minute. And in a friendly match against FC Gifu, Sutanto scored the opening goal in 4–0 won over FC Gifu.[3]
In 2016, he joined Mitra Kukar in the 2016 Bhayangkara Cup tournament.[4]
After short and unsuccessful stints with Bali United and Mitra Kukar, Sutanto joined Persija Jakarta for the 2016 Torabika Soccer Championship A (TSC). He made the starting lineup for the opening match against Persipura Jayapura in Jayapura, and played the full 90 minutes. Deemed under-performed on the match with ended 1-1, then coach, Paulo Camargo, decided to sideline Sutanto for the following matches.[5]
On December 12, 2017, he signed a one-year contract with Bali United.[6] On 16 April 2018, Sutanto made his league debut for the club in a match against Persela Lamongan, coming on as a substitute for Miloš Krkotić in the 88th minute.[7] During his spell in Bali United, Sutanto joined a trial programme in Sweden for Dalkurd FF, but failed to impress the coaches. He returned to Bali United on January 27, 2019.[8][9] During his career at Bali United, he only made 7 league appearances
Sutanto joined PSIM Yogyakarta on August 18, 2019, as a free transfer during the second Indonesian transfer window.[10]
In 2020, Sutanto signed a one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club PSMS Medan. This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.[11]
In 2021, Sutanto signed a one-year contract with PSM Makassar for 2021 Menpora Cup and 2021–22 Liga 1.[12] He made his league debut on 5 September by starting in a 1–1 draw against Arema at the Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, and he also give assists a goal by Ilham Armaiyn in 23rd minutes.[13] He played the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw against Madura United on 12 September.[14] On 2 December, Sutanto scored his first league goal for PSM in a 1–1 draw over Persela Lamongan, where he scored from a penalty kick, it was his first goal in an official competition. He had previously never scored a single goal during his career as a footballer.[15]
Sutanto was signed for Persis Solo to play in Liga 1 in the 2022–23 season.[16] He made his league debut on 31 July 2022 in a match against Persija Jakarta at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi.[17] On 6 December, Sutanto scored his first league goal for Persis Solo, the opening goal against RANS Nusantara in a 6–1 win in the Liga 1.[18]