Persija Jakarta
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| Full name | Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Macan Kemayoran (The Kemayoran Tigers) | |||
| Founded | 28 November 1928 (as Voetbalbond Indonesische Jacatra) | |||
| Ground | Manahan Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 25,000 | |||
| Owner | PT. Persija Jaya | |||
| Chairman | Ferry Paulus | |||
| Head coach | Muhamad Zein Al Hadad | |||
| League | Indonesia Soccer Championship A | |||
| 2014 | Indonesia Super League, 5th in First Round of West Zone | |||
| Website | Club home page | |||
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Persija Jakarta, or Persija, is a professional football club based in Jakarta. 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]
Rivalries
Historically, Persija's arch rivals are PSMS Medan and PSM Makassar. The three of them always strived to become the best in Perserikatan. In fact, in the 1973-1975 Perserikatan, Persija and PSMS both shared the Perserikatan title together, as the referee decided to stop the match in the final match between both clubs.
But nowadays, Persija have a rivalry with Persib Bandung. This derby is usually called as the Old Indonesia derby. Some people also call it as El Clasico Indonesia. However, this rivalry is seen more as a rivalry between both supporters. It have turned into hostility between both clubs hard-line supporters, Persija's Jakmania and Persib's Bobotoh. Influenced by the media and some individuals that want the hostility to be preserved, many hostile incidents have occurred until today. The latest incident happened in 2016 when one Persib supporter was beaten to death by tens of Persija supporters. He was beaten to death when he was on his way to Wibawa Mukti Stadium in Jl. Raya Inspeksi Kalimalang, to watch the Persib vs Persegres Gresik United match. They threw rocks and helmets at him when he was in his motorcycle, and then hit him using their fists, rocks, blunt objects, and sharp weapons after he fell to the ground.[3]
Stadium
The Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium has been the home of Persija since 2008. It is the largest stadium in Indonesia, as well as Indonesia's national stadium. It is the venue for Indonesian international matches. The stadium is always used for Indonesian exhibition matches against big European clubs such as Valencia, Arsenal, Liverpool, Juventus, and many more.
Whenever the Gelora Bung Karno is unavailable to hold Persija's home matches, Persija usually plays their home matches in Solo's Manahan Stadium.
Persija have used several grounds during their history. After playing home matches at Petojo's Pulo Piun Field and Ikada Stadium, the club settled at Menteng Stadium, their home for 36 years until 1997, before moving to Lebak Bulus Stadium.[4]
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| Former names | Gelora Senayan Main Stadium (1967–2001) |
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| Location | Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 6°13′7″S 106°48′9″E / 6.21861°S 106.80250°E |
| Owner | Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) |
| Operator | Gelora Bung Karno Foundation (BPGBK, formerly BPGS-Gelora Senayan Foundation) |
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| Record attendance | 150,000 (Persib Bandung–PSMS Medan, February 23, 1985) [6] |
| Field size | 110 x 60 m (120.3 x 65.6 yd) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1960 |
| Opened | 24 July 1962 |
| Construction cost | $19,500,000 |
| Architect | Frederich Silaban |
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Stadium history
| # | Stadium | Years |
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| 1 | Pulo Piun Field | 1928–1942 |
| 2 | Ikada Stadium | 1942–1961 |
| 3 | Menteng Stadium | 1961–1997 |
| 4 | Lebak Bulus Stadium | 1997–2008 |
| 5 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium | 2008–present |
| 6 | Manahan Stadium | 2016 |
Supporters
Persija's supporters are called The Jakmania. The Jakmania is a support group that supports Persija. They were officially founded in December 19, 1997. They are known for its fanaticism. The Jakmania does not only exist in Jakarta, there are Jakmanias outside of Jakarta, like; Jak Semarang, Jak Jogja, Jak Tangerang, Jak Gresik, and many more. They are known to have a good relationship with Aremania, the supporters of Arema Cronus.
Current squad
As of November 6th 2016.[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note 1: The official club website lists the supporters as player number #12.
Coaches
| Years | Name |
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| 1999–2000 |  Ivan Venkov Kolev |
| 2001 |  Sofyan Hadi |
| 2004 |  Carlos García Cambón |
| 2004 |  Sergei Dubrovin |
| 2005–2006 | Arcan Iurie |
| 2006 | Rahmad Darmawan |
| 2007-2008 | Sergei Dubrovin |
| 2008–2009 | Danurwindo |
| 2009–2010 | Benny Dollo |
| 2010–2011 | Rahmad Darmawan |
| 2011–2013 | Iwan Setiawan |
| 2013–2014 | Benny Dollo |
| 2014–2015 | Rahmad Darmawan |
| 2015–2016 | Bambang Nurdiansyah[8] |
| 2016 |  Paulo Camargo |
| 2016 | Jan Saragih |
| 2016- | Muhamad Zein Al Hadad |
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.[9]
| Period | Kit Provider [10] |
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| 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
National Cup
- Trofeo Persija
- Champion (3): 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016
- Piala Indonesia
- Runner-up: 2005
- Piala Presiden Soeharto
- Runner-up (3): 1972, 1974, 1976
- Piala Marah Halim [11]
- Champion: 1977
- Piala Emas Bang Yos [12]
- Champion: 2003
References
- ↑ "History of Persija". persija.co.id. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Voetbal, Volksraad, dan Hari Sepakbola Hindia Belanda". sport.detik.com. Retrieved 2013-05-18.
- ↑ http://www.bola.net/indonesia/suporter-kembali-jadi-korban-sos-sepakbola-adalah-hiburan-bukan-pemakaman-9beac2.html
- ↑ https://www.fourfourtwo.com/id/features/dari-ikada-sampai-gbk-polemik-kandang-persija-jakarta-yang-tak-pernah-usai?page=0%2C1
- ↑ http://stadiumdb.com/news/2016/06/jakarta_great_renovation_of_gelora_bung_karno_to_start
- ↑ http://www.kompasiana.com/farid_wadjdi/antusiasme-dan-sportivitas-suporter-sepak-bola-indonesia_550db28ba333119f1e2e3f8b
- ↑ "Indonesia - Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ↑ "RESMI: Bambang Nurdiansyah Dampingi Persija Jakarta Di Piala Jenderal Sudirman" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Persija is Red". olahraga.kompasiana.com. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ↑ "Jersey Persija". Ismeders14. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ "Kalah Di Singapura Menang Di Medan (Persija juara Marah Halim Cup 1977)" (in Indonesian). History Indonesia. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ↑ "Piala Emas Bang Yos (Jakarta)". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 February 2015.