PSIS Semarang

PSIS Semarang

Full name	Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang
Nickname(s)	Laskar Mahesa Jenar (Mahesa Jenar Army)
Short name	SMG
Founded	18 May 1932;93 years ago (1932-05-18)
Ground	Jatidiri Stadium
Capacity	18,000
Owner	PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang
CEO	Yoyok Sukawi
Head coach	Kahudi Wahyu
League	Championship
2024–25	Liga 1, 18th of 18 (relegated)
Website	psis.co.id
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang (lit. 'Indonesian Football Association of Semarang'), commonly known by its abbreviation PSIS is an Indonesian professional football club based in Semarang, Central Java. The club play their home matches at the Jatidiri Stadium. They are set to compete in Championship, the second tier of Indonesian football, following relegation in the 2024–25 Liga 1 season.

History

Founded on 18 May 1932, PSIS is one of the oldest football teams in Indonesia. It was previously known as Voetbalbond Indonesia Semarang.

First title

Before the professional league was held in 1994–1995, PSIS joined Perserikatan, an amateur football competition organized by the PSSI. Their greatest success was in the 1986–87 season, when PSIS won the title after defeating Persebaya Surabaya in the final 1–0 by Syaiful Amri's goal. At the time, PSIS legend Ribut Waidi was in the team. There is now a sculpture of Ribut Waidi in the center of Semarang.

Ligina (Liga Indonesia) era

In 1994, when Perserikatan and Galatama merged to form Liga Indonesia, PSIS was placed in the Premier division. In the 1998–1999 season, PSIS attained their highest achievement by winning the probe. In the final, PSIS defeated Persebaya 1–0 in a final match held at Manado. The goal was scored by Tugiyo in the injury time of the second half. However, PSIS was ironically relegated in 1999–2000 season. A year later, PSIS managed to secure a promotion back to the Premier division.

Golden era: 2005–2007

PSIS Semarang made a surprise by accomplishing the 3rd place after defeating PSMS Medan with a score of 2–1. The players like Muhammad Ridwan, Khusnul Yaqien, Modestus Setiawan, Idrus Gunawan, Maman Abdurrahman, Abdoulaye Djibril Diallo and Emanuel de Porras became superstars and wanted by bigger teams. Result was achieved by coach Bambang Nurdiansyah.

In 2006, competing in the Western Zone, PSIS finished in 3rd place of the regular season. Therefore, PSIS went to the next round with 7 other teams, split into two groups of 4. PSIS won the first match against Arema Malang, courtesy of Gustavo Ortiz's goal. However, they were defeated by Persik Kediri with a score of 1–3 on matchday 2. PSIS needed a win in the last match against Persiba Balikpapan to progress to the semi-final, and they successfully booked a place with 1–0 victory in a controversially postponed match due to the pitch invasion by the fans. In the semi-final, PSIS won 1–0 against Persekabpas Pasuruan who defeated them twice in the regular season. In the grand final, PSIS met Persik Kediri once again, and was defeated with the score of 0–1 in extra time. The goal was scored by Cristian Gonzáles in 107th minute.

In 2007 season, PSIS successfully recruited Julio Lopez from Chile, projected as a replacement for Emanuel de Porras who controversially left the team after a defeat in the 2006 Liga Indonesia grand final.

Super League era

In the 2008 season, PSIS and PKT Bontang joined the Indonesia Super League, replacing Persmin Minahasa and Persiter Ternate.

In the 2011–2012 season, PSIS Semarang choose 2011–12 Indonesian Premier Division under the authority of PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS), finishing 5th.

In the 2013 season, PSIS moved to Divisi Utama. Ronald Fagundez and Addison Alves injuries contributed to defeated by the champion Persebaya, PSBS Biak Numfor, and PS Bangka.

Scandal in 2014 season

PSIS reinforced with two foreign players Julio Alcorsé and Ronald Fagundez, starting 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division at the top the standings in Group 4 with only 1 defeat. In the 2nd round, PSIS advanced to the semi-final along with PSS Sleman. Biggest victory came against Persiwa Wamena, with the score of 5–0. Hari Nur Yulianto scored 14, and Julio Alcorsé 13 goals.

PSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang were involved in match fixing, where both clubs wanted to be defeated in order not to meet Borneo Samarinda. Both teams scored 5 own goals in 7 minutes, and the game ended with 2-3 victory for Sleman. ^[1] As a result of this scandal, PSIS Semarang was disqualified. Coach Eko Riyadi, players Saptono, Fadli Manan and Catur Adi Nugraha received lifetime bans and financial fines.

Players

Current squad

As of 21 August 2025

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

No. Pos. Nation Player 2 DF   MNE Marko Ivanovic 6 MF   IDN Reiva Apriliansyah 8 MF   BRA Luan Sérgio 11 FW   IDN Widi Syarief 12 DF   IDN Dandi Maulana (captain) 17 FW   IDN Farrel Arya 18 DF   IDN Fadhil Aksah 19 FW   IDN Aulia Rahman 20 DF   IDN Habil Akbar 21 GK   IDN Raka Octa 23 MF   IDN Darel Valentino 25 FW   COL Camilo Sánchez 26 DF   IDN Aqsha Saniskara 27 MF   IDN Zico Febrianatta

No. Pos. Nation Player 29 FW   IDN Basajum Latuconsina 30 FW   IDN Dani Sormin 31 FW   IDN Krisna Sulistia 32 MF   IDN Safna Delpi 35 FW   IDN Doni Sormin 45 DF   IDN Syiha Buddin (vice-captain) 52 GK   IDN Rizky Darmawan 57 MF   IDN Azyah Madilesa 67 FW   IDN Amir Hamzah 69 MF   IDN Delvin Rumbino 70 MF   IDN Iman Budi Hernandi 71 DF   IDN Wahyu Saputro 99 FW   IDN Ade Ivan

Retired numbers

• 9 – Erik Dwi Ermawansyah (posthumous) ^[2]
• 22 – Hari Nur Yulianto ^[3]

Season-by-season records

Seasons of PSIS Semarang

Season	League	Tier	Pos	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts	Piala Indonesia	ACLE	ACL 2	ACGL	ACC
1994–95	Premier Division	1	13th (East Division)	32	10	9	13	28	43	39	–	–	–	–	–
1995–96			10th (East Division)	30	10	7	13	37	41	37	–	–	–	–	–
1996–97			6th (Central Division)	20	7	5	8	21	20	26	–	–	–	–	–
1997–98			abandoned								–	–	–	–	–
1998–99			1st	14	7	3	4	18	13	24	–	–	–	–	–
1999–2000			13th (East Division)	26	6	6	14	22	32	24	–	First round	–	–	–
2001	First Division	2	1st	16	12	2	2	24	9	38	–	–	–	–	–
2002	Premier Division	1	8th (East Division)	22	8	6	8	20	25	30	–	–	–	–	–
2003			13th	38	14	8	16	43	45	50	–	–	–	–	–
2004			10th	34	12	10	12	35	34	46	–	–	–	–	–
2005			3rd	30	13	12	5	41	23	51	R2	–	–	–	–
2006			2nd	31	16	5	10	37	31	53	R2	–	–	–	–
2007–08			10th (West Division)	34	13	10	11	44	34	49	–	–	–	–	–
2008–09	ISL		18th	34	4	9	21	17	62	21	R2	–	–	–	–
2009–10	Premier Division	2	6th (Group 2)	20	7	5	8	22	32	26	–	–	–	–	–
2010–11			8th (Group 2)	24	10	5	9	22	22	35	–	–	–	–	–
2011–12			5th (Group 2)	18	8	3	7	26	18	27	R3	–	–	–	–
2013			10th (Group 1)	11	3	0	8	6	23	9	–	–	–	–	–
2014			Third Round (Group N)	26	16	5	5	57	26	42	–	–	–	–	–
2015			abandoned								–	–	–	–	–
2016	ISC B		3rd Second Round (Group D)	18	11	3	4	30	12	36	–	–	–	–	–
2017	Liga 2		3rd	25	17	4	4	48	19	55	–	–	–	–	–
2018	Liga 1	1	10th	34	13	7	14	39	42	46	R16	–	–	–	–
2019			14th	34	12	7	15	36	41	43		–	–	–	–
2020			abandoned								–	–	–	–	–
2021–22			7th	34	11	13	10	35	34	46	–	–	–	–	–
2022–23			13th	34	12	5	17	44	53	41	–	–	–	–	–
2023–24			6th	34	15	8	11	49	41	53	–	–	–	–	–
2024–25			18th	34	6	7	21	29	57	25	–	–	–	–	–
2025–26	Championship	2	(East Region)	27							–	–	–	–	–

Continental record

As of 1 September 1999

Competition	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
Asian Club Championship	2	0	0	2	4	9

Season	Competition	Round	Club	Home	Away	Aggregate
1999–2000	Asian Club Championship	First round	Suwon Samsung Bluewings	2–3	2–6	4–9

Crest and colours

• 
  First crest
• 
  2006
• 
  2007–current

From the foundation of the club, the common home kit includes a blue shirt and blue shorts. The away kit of the club is associated with a white or black background.

Supporters and rivalries

PSIS Semarang's supporters call themselves Panser Biru (Pasukan Supporter Semarang Biru) ^[4] and SneX (Supporter Semarang Extreme). Panser Biru was founded on 25 March 2001. Earlier, on 22 October 2000, a Care Forum PSIS Semarang was created. SneX became an independent group on 20 March 2005.

Rivalries

PSIS has a rivalry with Persis Solo because of the prestige between the two teams in Central Java. The rivalry with Persebaya Surabaya was born from the controversy of Sepakbola Gajah since Perserikatan. ^[5] PSIS supporters had a rivalry with Persijap Jepara because of the riots that had taken place. ^[6]

Mascot

Warak ngendog is a fictional fauna that depicts the symbols of unity of all ethnic groups in Semarang, namely Javanese, ethnic Arabian, and Chinese. Ethnic unity creates a harmonious and peaceful city of Semarang.

The MJ (Mahesa Jenar) is identical to fictional figures that are more focused on one group, namely Islam.

Mascots are often used to liven up the atmosphere. They don't not only function as an identity, it also brings joy to fans of PSIS Semarang.

Official staff

Position	Staff
Chief Executive Officer	Yoyok Sukawi
Chief Operating Officer	Cantya Saswita Sukawijaya
Team manager	Muhammad Ridwan
Assistant team manager	Wisnu Adi Yoga Nugroho
Head coach	Kahudi Wahyu
Assistant coach	Ega Raka Galih
Goalkeeping coach	I Komang Putra
Fitness coach	Muhammad Yusuf Rojali
Analyst	Arif Rachman
Team doctor	Radityo Haryo Yudhanto Samuel Jekson Kambuaya
Physiotherapist	Dodi Okta Fiandanu
Kitman	Lukman Hakim
Media officer	Alvin Syaptia Pratama
Photographer	Adi Ahmad Aripin

Source: ^{[ citation needed ]}

Honours

Domestic
League/Division	Titles	Runners-up	Seasons won	Seasons runners-up
Perserikatan	1	0	1986–87
Liga Indonesia Premier Division	1	1	1998–99	2006
Liga Indonesia First Division	1	0	2001
Perserikatan First Division	1	0	1983 [7]

AFC (Asian competitions)

• Asian Club Championship
  • First round (1): 1999–2000

Friendly tournaments

• Piala Emas Bang Yos
  • Runner-Up (1): 2006
• Piala Kampoeng Semawis
  • Winner (1): 2009
• Piala Polda Jateng
  • Winner (1): 2015 ^[8]
• Piala Siliwangi
  • Winner (1): 1983 ^[9]
• Piala Tugu Muda
  • Winner (1): 1978
• Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Cup
  • Runner-Up (1): 1987
• Trofeo Pesantenan
  • Runner-Up (1): 2019 ^[10]

See also

• List of football clubs in Indonesia

References

1. "Faktor Pusamania Borneo Jadi Salah Satu Penyebab Sepak Bola Gajah PSS vs PSIS". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
2. MEDIA, PT AKURAT SENTRA (24 June 2023). "Hormati Dua Pemain Ini, PSIS Semarang Pensiunkan Nomor Punggung 9 dan 22". jateng.akurat.co (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
3. MEDIA, PT AKURAT SENTRA (24 June 2023). "Hormati Dua Pemain Ini, PSIS Semarang Pensiunkan Nomor Punggung 9 dan 22". jateng.akurat.co (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
4. "Panser Biru". Archived from the original on 13 April 2012.
5. Fattah, Naim (23 February 2020). "12 Gol ke Jala Persebaya Sore Itu, Sebuah Sejarah Berharga". Emosi Jiwaku (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
6. Prabowo, Ronald Seger (30 September 2018). "Cerita Perdamaian Suporter PSIS-Persijap: Berkat Kemauan Kuat dan Ngopi Bareng". Bola.com (in Indonesian). Semarang. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
7. "Indonesia - List of Second Level Champions". Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
8. "PSIS Juara Piala Polda Jateng". suara.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
9. "Piala Siliwangi". indosport.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 25 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
10. "Trofeo Pesantenan". murianews.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2022.

External links

• (in Indonesian) Official website