Garuda F.C. PH

Garuda F.C.
Full name Garuda Football Club Philippines
Nickname(s) Taraswin (The Fast one)
Kāmāyus (the one who lives in happiness)
Founded 19 June 2011 (2011-06-19)
Manager John Josua Nicolaas
Website Club home page

Garuda F.C. PH is an association football club in the Philippines formed in 2011. The meaning of Garuda comes from Buddhist and Hindu mythology: Garuda is a creature having human form with a head and wings of an eagle. In Buddhism, Garuda symbolizes strength and is a knowledgeable creature. In Hindu, Garuda is known as “Taraswin, the fast one"[1] and also “Kāmāyus, the one who lives in happiness”.[2] It has a motto as well, being “Para garuda terbang bersama dan menjunjung tinggi arti dari Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” (English: “Garudas fly together and embrace the meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika).

History

Early in the year 2011, a group of Indonesian students gathered to play football at the St. Augustine College football field. There were around 21 of them who shared the same passion for football. It was a commitment for the team to meet and play at St. Augustine every Sunday.

On the gathering of the team on 13 March 2011, they met with one of the event organizers of the World Cup Philippines. They were asked to join and bring the name of Indonesia to the tournament.

The Indonesian team won its 11 aside matches, but lost in the 7 aside matches. They placed 3rd runner up in its debut tournament.

After the tournament, the team gained a positive response from the public. Other foreigners and some locals (Cambodians, Chinese, Korean and Filipinos) joined the team. The team decided that they would be named Garuda F.C.

Receiving a positive feedback about the team from the Indonesian students and Filipinos (all being football fans), PPIF (Indonesian Students Association in the Philippines)[3] began supporting Garuda F.C. PH and the team was made official on 19 June 2011.

Founders

Jerferson Supit, Frenky Sitorus, Frendy Pangalila, Learyf Karamoy, Jason Nathaniel, Arya Luntungan, Bun Dundu, John Nicolaas II, Nicko, Andrews Warawory, Chanfrien Simbiak, Frederick Maker Andre, Joshua Sihite.[4]

Garuda F.C. PH Alpha
Garuda F.C. PH Bravo

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Indonesia GK Frengky sitorus
3 Indonesia DF Arfan Pratama Ngadjo
14 Indonesia DF Chanfriend Simbiak
4 Indonesia MF Frederick Maker Andre
15 Indonesia MF Aditya Suparmono
2 Indonesia DF Jos Ronaldo Andrews Warawory
22 Indonesia DF Jefferson Supit
5 Indonesia GK Lamhot Linggom
15 Indonesia MF Bob Banundi (captain)
20 Indonesia FW Frendy Pangalila
19 Indonesia DF Joy Sanderoni
12 Indonesia MF Martin Purba
23 Indonesia DF Prenall Jeremiah Nicolaas II
No. Position Player
21 Indonesia MF Bryan Panjaitan
10 Indonesia MF Learyf Karamoy
18 Indonesia FW Vichart Dundu
30 Indonesia FW Arman
13 Indonesia DF Jurgen Aroy
17 Indonesia FW Arya Luntungan
8 Indonesia FW Julius Muliasari
29 Indonesia MF Valdey Roberto Palluga Pane
11 Indonesia MF Marshal Sifo Charles Sitompul
7 Indonesia FW Stevandy Praditya Suwardi
6 Indonesia DF Yos Nickson Runturamby
27 Indonesia FW Brian Karundeng

References

  1. ↑ Garuda.id:Garuda"yang Cepat".
  2. ↑ Garuda id:Garuda,"yang hidup dengan senang",
  3. ↑ KBRI Manila.,"Indonesian Students Association in the Philippines,
  4. ↑ Beginning of Garuda , album.

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