Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, or Persipura, is an Indonesian 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.
Bambang Pamungkas, also known as Bepe, is an Indonesian football manager and former player. As a footballer, he predominantly played for Persija Jakarta and the Indonesia national football team. His natural position is striker. Bambang made his name in South East Asian football when he scored the only goal for Indonesia at the 2002 Tiger Cup semifinal against Malaysia, and was the tournament's top scorer with eight goals.
Boaz Theofilius Erwin Solossa is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Persewar Waropen. He is known for his efficient dribbling technique, shooting accuracy, and left-foot passing.
Erol Iba is a retired Indonesian professional footballer. He normally plays as a defender or can be a midfielder. Best known for his speed in the left wing, he is also noted for his good dribbling, passing and aggressiveness. He is currently the assistant coach of the Persipura Jayapura.
Ricardo Salampessy is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 2 club Persipura Jayapura.
Zah Rahan Krangar is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He has also played for the Liberia national team.
Rahmad Darmawan, is an Indonesian former football player who currently works as a football coach for Liga 1 club Barito Putera. He previously played for ATM FA and Persikota Tangerang in Indonesia.
Jacksen Ferreira Tiago commonly known as Jacksen F. Tiago or JFT, is a Brazilian retired footballer. After retiring from playing, he became a football manager. One of the most influential in Indonesian football history, he has a tremendous records for both as a player and as a manager. As a long-time resident of Indonesia, he is fluent in Indonesian and Javanese.
Victor Chukwuekezie Igbonefo is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains Liga 1 club Persib Bandung. Born in Nigeria, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Ian Louis Kabes is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains Liga 2 club Persipura Jayapura.
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.
Andri Ibo is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 2 clubs Persipura Jayapura. His older brother Yohan Ibo is also professional footballer.
Syaiful Indra Cahya is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a full-back or centre-back for Liga 2 club Persipura Jayapura.
Marc Anthony Klok is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persib Bandung and the Indonesia national team. Born in Netherlands, he obtained Indonesia citizenship through naturalization.
Osvaldo Ardiles Haay is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 1 club Bali United and the Indonesia national team.
Marinus Maryanto Wanewar is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 2 club Persipura Jayapura.
Gunansar Papua Mandowen is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Liga 1 club PSM Makassar and the Indonesia national under-23 team.
Muhamad Ridwan is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Gresik United.
Rizky Ridho Ramadhani is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta and the Indonesia national team.
Ramai Melvin Rumakiek is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indonesian club Persipura Jayapura and the Indonesia national team.
