The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. They were the first Asian team to participate in the FIFA World Cup, particularly in the 1938 edition as the Dutch East Indies. The 6–0 loss to eventual finalists Hungary in the first round remains the nation's only appearance in the World Cup. Thus, Indonesia holds the World Cup records as the team with the fewest matches played (1) and one of the teams with the fewest goals scored (0).
Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto is a former professional football from Indonesia. Normally playing as a striker, Kurniawan has the fourth most caps and goals for the Indonesia national football team with 33 goals in 59 appearances. His nickname is "Kurus" because he has a slender figure. He is currently the assistant coach of Serie B side Como 1907, owned by Indonesian tobacco giant Djarum.
Kiatisuk Senamuang is a Thai football manager and former player.
Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, or Persipura, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1963 and currently competes in the Liga 2. Persipura used to always use the Mandala Stadium as their home and to compete in Liga 2 for the 2022–23 season, Persipura use Lukas Enembe Stadium. Persipura Papua is one of the giants of modern football in Indonesia with various league and tournament titles. Persipura is also known as the producer of great footballers from the land of Papua such as Rully Nere, Jack Komboy, Eduard Ivakdalam, Boaz Solossa, Ian Louis Kabes, and Imanuel Wanggai. They are known for playing style relying on the abilities of individual players.
Boaz Theofilus Erwin Solossa is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Persewar Waropen.
Mahyadi Panggabean is an Indonesian former professional footballer and current coach. He played as a defender, and at times as a midfielder, for the Indonesia national football team.
Jendri Chriestian Pitoy is an Indonesian former footballer. He was a goalkeeper.
Erol Iba is an Indonesian former professional footballer. Best known for his speed, he was also noted for dribbling, passing and aggressiveness. He is currently the assistant manager of the PSBS Biak.
Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin is an Indonesian former footballer who played as a midfielder for the Indonesia national football team.
Ricardo Salampessy is an Indonesian former professional footballer who plays as a defender. He is the head coach for Liga 2 club Persipura Jayapura.
Ferry Rotinsulu is an Indonesian former footballer. He plays as goalkeeper.
Safee Sali is a former Malaysian footballer who formerly played for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City as a forward.
Muhammad Shukor bin Adan is a former Malaysian professional footballer. He played for many teams in Malaysian Football League such as Selangor and also Negeri Sembilan FA. He plays mainly as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a centre back if he successfully arches.On Oktober 10 2023 he was rummour appointed as Assistant Local Coach for U23 Malaysia squad.
Worrawoot Srimaka is a Thai professional football manager and former player. He was a striker who scored 29 goals for the Thailand national football team.
Association football is the most popular sport in Indonesia, in terms of annual attendance, participation and revenue. It is played on all levels, from children to middle-aged men. Liga 1, the Indonesian domestic league is popular. The national body is the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). The Indonesian football league started around 1930 in the Dutch colonial era.
The 2010–11 season is Persipura Jayapura's 3rd season in the Indonesia Super League. Persipura will try to win their second trophy in three seasons, competing in the Super League, the AFC Cup, and the Indonesia Cup.
Herry Kiswanto is an Indonesian football manager and former player, who played as a libero.
Hanif Abdurrauf Sjahbandi is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta.
Muhammad Danial Amier bin Norhisham is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League side Kuching City, on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim.
Yakob Sayuri, commonly known as Yassa, is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for Liga 1 club Malut United and the Indonesia national team. He is the twin brother of Yance Sayuri, who is also a footballer.
