Persija Jakarta

Persija Jakarta

Full name	Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta
Nickname(s)	Macan Kemayoran (The Kemayoran Tigers)
Founded	28 November 1928
Ground	Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Capacity	88,083
Owner	PT. Persija Jaya
Chairman	Ferry Paulus
Head coach	Paulo Camargo
League	Indonesia Soccer Championship A
2014	Indonesia Super League, 5th in First Round
Website	Club home page
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta, commonly known as Persija Jakarta, is a professional football club based in Jakarta, Indonesia. They currently compete in the Indonesia Soccer Championship A.

History

In the time of the Dutch East Indies, the name of Persija is VIJ (Voetbalbond Indonesische Jacatra). VIJ was one who co-founded the club Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) with the participation of representatives from VIJ, Mr. Soekardi in the establishment of PSSI in Societeit Hadiprojo Yogyakarta, Saturday, 19 April 1930. Post-Republic of Indonesia back to the Unitary State, VIJ renamed to Persija (Football Association of Indonesia, Jakarta). At that time, NIVU (Nederlandsch Indisch Voetbal Unie) as a rival organization PSSI still exist. On the other side, VBO (Voetbalbond Batavia en Omstreken) as bond (league) match Persija also still exist. Irrespective from the destiny or not, along with the sovereign state of Indonesia, NIVU will inevitably have to disband. The atmosphere eventually spread to their members, such as VBO. In the middle 1951, VBO held a meeting to dissolve itself (liquidation) and recommends itself to join Persija. In the development, VBO joined Persija. In the triangular tournament friendlies, the combined players who are members of the Indonesian nation Persija "new" is confronted with Netherlands and Chinese. Here's the result: Persija (Indonesia) vs Netherlands 3–3 (29 June 1951), Chinese vs Netherlands 4–3 (30 June 1951), and Persija (Indonesia) vs Chinese 3–2 (1 July 1951). All games took place in the field BVC Merdeka Selatan, Jakarta.^[1]

MH Thamrin is one of the national heroes who cares about VIJ who now become Persija Jakarta, because he also likes football and he was born in Jakarta. He also take care of various things about Persija including the stadium. Reportedly Stadion VIJ in Petojo, Central Jakarta was also constructed by MH Thamrin using his own money.^[2]

After the suspension of the Indonesia Super League, Persija Jakarta competed in tournaments such as the President's Cup, General Sudirman Cup, and Bhayangkara Cup. In 2016, the Indonesia Soccer Championship was established to temporarily replace the suspended leagues. Persija and seventeen other former Indonesia Super League teams were put into the first-division Indonesia Soccer Championship A.

Rivalries

Nowadays, Persija have a rivalry with Persib Bandung, which is more seen as a rivalry between both supporters and have turned into hostility between both clubs hard-line supporters. Influenced by the media and some individuals that want the hostility to be preserved, many hostile incidents have occurred until today.^[3][4] In 2014, there had been a reconciliation held by Polda Jabar to avoid unnecessary future clashes.^[5]

Stadium

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

Persija currently plays their home matches at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.^[6] There have been a plan to make a new stadium for Persija in north Jakarta, which will be called Jakarta BMW Stadium. The plan is still in early planning and no construction have been done.^[7]

Indonesia Super League seasons

• 2008–09: 7th
• 2009–10: 5th
• 2010–11: 3rd
• 2011–12: 5th
• 2013: 11th
• 2014: 5th in First Round

Current squad

As of 1 May 2016.^[8]

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

No. Position Player 4 DF Andik Rendika Rama 6 DF Maman Abdurrahman 7 MF Ramdhani Lestaluhu 8 MF Sutanto Tan 10 FW Aldi Al Achya 11 FW Rachmat Afandi 13 DF Gunawan Dwi Cahyo 14 DF Ismed Sofyan (vice-captain) 17 MF Abrizal Umainalo 18 FW José Adolfo Guerra 19 FW Ade Jantra Lukmana 22 MF Hong Soon-hak 24 DF Firmansyah Priyatna 26 GK Andritany Ardhiyasa

No. Position Player 28 MF Rezaldi Hehanusa 31 GK Reky Rahayu 32 DF Novri Setiawan 33 DF Willian — GK Daryono — GK Rizky Darmawan — DF Vava Mario Yagalo — MF Rudi Setiawan — MF Amarzukih — MF Pandi Lestaluhu — MF Syahroni — MF Joseph Tachie Mensah — FW Pierre Boya — FW Bambang Pamungkas (captain)

Note 1: The official club website lists the supporters as player 12th man.

Coaches

Years	Name
1999–2000	Ivan Venkov Kolev
2001	Sofyan Hadi
2004	Carlos García Cambón
2004	Sergei Dubrovin
2005–2006	Arcan Iurie
2006–2007	Rahmad Darmawan
2008–2009	Danurwindo
2009–2010	Benny Dollo
2010–2011	Rahmad Darmawan
2011–2012	Iwan Setiawan
2013–2014	Benny Dollo
2014–2015	Rahmad Darmawan
2015–	Bambang Nurdiansyah[9]

Kit Colors

Persija Jakarta's traditional football club color is red as the home kit, which is originally Persija Jakarta's color. Now the home kit is composed of orange color, accompanied by orange or red shorts and the socks is traditionally white. However the socks can be either be orange or red depending on the design. The traditional away kit is always all white but Persija also wears all black for the away kit. Persija originally wore a red color for home jersey but from 1997 Persija replaced it with orange color due to the decision from Jakarta governor at that time, Sutiyoso.^[10]

Period	Kit Provider [11]
1985–1996	Adidas
1998–2000	Reebok
2000–2003	Nike
2004–2007	SPECS
2007–2009	Diadora
2009–present	League

Honours

Perserikatan

• Champions (9): 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1964, 1973, 1975, 1979
  • Runner-up (5): 1932, 1951, 1952, 1978, 1988

Liga Indonesia

• Champions: 2001
  • Runner-up: 2005

National Cup

• Trofeo Persija
  • Champion (3): 2011, 2012, 2014
• Piala Indonesia
  • Runner-up: 2005
• Indonesian Community Shield
  • Runner-up (3): 1972, 1974, 1976
• Piala Marah Halim ^[12]
  • Champion: 1977
• Piala Emas Bang Yos ^[13]
  • Champion: 2003

References

1. "History of Persija". persija.co.id. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
2. "Voetbal, Volksraad, dan Hari Sepakbola Hindia Belanda". sport.detik.com. Retrieved 2013-05-18.
3. "Persib vs Persija = Rival Abadi, Lelucon macam apa ini?". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
4. "Sejarah: Persib vs Persija Sebuah Rivalitas Semu". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
5. "Suporter Persib-Persija Berikrar Damai, Polisi Akan Terus Evaluasi". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
6. "Di Kandang Sendiri Persija Dipermalukan Arema" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 December 2014.
7. "Pemprov DKI Bisa Bangun Stadion Kelas Dunia untuk Persija" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 December 2014.
8. "Indonesia - Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
9. "RESMI: Bambang Nurdiansyah Dampingi Persija Jakarta Di Piala Jenderal Sudirman" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 November 2015.
10. "Persija is Red". olahraga.kompasiana.com. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
11. "Jersey Persija". Ismeders14. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
12. "Kalah Di Singapura Menang Di Medan (Persija juara Marah Halim Cup 1977)" (in Indonesian). History Indonesia. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
13. "Piala Emas Bang Yos (Jakarta)". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 February 2015.

External links

• Persija Jakarta Official Website