Sriwijaya Football Club, which is commonly referred to simply as Sriwijaya, is an Indonesian football club based in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. They are now playing in Indonesia Super League. Their most common nicknames are Elang Andalas (Andalas Eagle) and Laskar Wong Kito (Our Warrior).[1]
History
The club was founded in 1976 as Persijatim Jakarta Timur.[2] In 2004, the Government of South Sumatra and Persijatim owner M. Zein, signed an MoU to buy Persijatim to become a new club Sriwijaya FC, based in South Sumatra.[3] The club is owned by PT Sriwijaya Optimis Mandiri.[4]
They are the first team that have done a double in Indonesia by winning both 2007–08 Liga Indonesia Premier Division and 2008 Piala Indonesia in the same season.[1][5] This double winner achievement was also their first titles since the foundation of the club. The years that followed saw Sriwijaya again winning the Piala Indonesia in 2009 and 2010, setting up a record as the first team to have won the Piala Indonesia three years in a row. They also managed to win the 2012 Inter Island Cup.[6]
Stadium
They play their home matches in Jakabaring Stadium.[7]
Crest
The meaning of the team crest is breakdowned by several part of the crest. The first circle describes the clubs strength with unity and peace. The words Sumatera Selatan shows that its owned by South Sumatra government. Bersatu Teguh is a representation of the supporters and the clubs wholeness. The Garuda image shows power and thoughness. Behind the main logo, Mount Dempo and Ampera Bridge can be seen, both seen as South Sumatra's pride and determination.[8]
Supporters
Their supporter groups are called S-Mania, Singa Mania and Sumselmania.[9]
Sponsors
Their current sponsors are Bank Sumsel Babel, PT Bukit Asam and Perusahaan Gas Negara.[10]
Kit suppliers
Players
NOTE: Starting 2015 season, PT Liga Indonesia has reduced the number of foreign players allowed to be used by clubs to only three players.[14]
Current squad
Source:[15][16]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
All time topscorers
Coaches
Source:[6]
Honours
National Leagues
National Cups
References
External links
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