![]() | |||
Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang | ||
---|---|---|---|
Nickname(s) | Laskar Mahesa Jenar (Mahesa Jenar Army) | ||
Short name | SMG | ||
Founded | 18 May 1932 | ||
Ground | Jatidiri Stadium | ||
Capacity | 18,000 | ||
Owner | PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang | ||
CEO | Yoyok Sukawi | ||
Coach | Gilbert Agius | ||
League | Liga 1 | ||
2023–24 | Liga 1, 6th of 18 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
Active departments of | ||
---|---|---|
![]() Football | ![]() Football (Women's) | ![]() Football U-20 (Men's) |
![]() Football U-18 (Men's) | ![]() Football U-16 (Men's) |
Persatuan Sepak Bola 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 in the Jatidiri Stadium. They currently compete in Liga 1, the top flight of Indonesian football.
Founded on 18 May 1932, PSIS is one of the oldest football teams in Indonesia. It was previously known as Voetbalbond Indonesia Semarang.
Before the professional league was held in 1994–1995, PSIS joined Perserikatan, an amateur football competition organized by PSSI. Their greatest success was in the 1986–87 seasons 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 city.
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 Surabaya with score 1–0 in a Final match which was held at Manado. The goal was scored by Tugiyo, who was renowned as "Maradona from Purwodadi", in the injury time of the second half. But after that excellent performance, PSIS did not do well in the transfer window. Consequently, PSIS were ironically relegated in 1999–2000 season. A year later, PSIS managed to secure a promotion ticket back again to the Premier division.
PSIS Semarang makes a surprise by accomplished 3rd place after defeating PSMS Medan with a score of 2–1. The ordinary player like Muhammad Ridwan, Khusnul Yaqien, Modestus Setiawan, Idrus Gunawan, Maman Abdurrahman and Abdoulaye Djibril Diallo become superstars and wanted by bigger team. Also helped by Superb Signing Emanuel de Porras and the touch of Indonesian legend, coach Bambang Nurdiansyah.
In 2006, competed in the Western Zone, PSIS finished in 3rd place of regular home and away season. Therefore, PSIS went to the next round robin elimination system with 7 other teams which were split into two groups of 4. In this round, PSIS won the first match against Arema Malang, 1–0, courtesy of a Gustavo Ortiz's goal. However, they were defeated by Persik Kediri with a score of 1–3 on matchday 2 of the round robin elimination system. PSIS needed a win in the last match against Persiba Balikpapan to progress to the semi-final, and they successfully booked a place in the semi-final with 1–0 victory in a controversially postponed match due to the pitch invasion by the fans. In the semi-final match, PSIS won 1–0 against Persekabpas Pasuruan who defeated them twice in a regular home and away season. In the grand final, PSIS met Persik Kediri once again, and PSIS were defeated with the score of 0–1 in extra time. The goal was scored by Cristian Gonzáles in 107th minutes. The result brought PSIS as runner-up in 2006 season.
In 2007 season, PSIS have successfully recruited Julio Lopez from Chile. Julio Lopez is projected as a replacement for Emanuel de Porras who controversially left the team after a defeat in the 2006 Liga Indonesia grand final despite the fact that PSIS were still due to be competing in Copa Dji Sam Soe against Persija Jakarta a few days later.
After Indonesian Government regulates that no more Regional Government Budget to Support Football Team, PSIS can not recruit Stars Player anymore. PSIS also can't defend their local stars like Muhammad Ridwan, Khusnul Yaqien, Imral Usman, Yaris Riyadi, Maman Abdurrahman, and many other. PSIS can give them expected salary.
In the 2008 season, PSIS and PKT Bontang joined the Indonesia Super League, replacing Persmin Minahasa and Persiter Ternate.
In the 2011–2012 season, when a tumultuous of football Indonesia, PSIS Semarang choose 2011–12 Indonesian Premier Division under the authority of PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS). finished in 5th position at 2nd group defeat by the other football Team from Central Java like PSIR Rembang and PSCS Cilacap.
In the 2013 season, PSIS moved to Divisi Utama, edition of Liga Indonesia Premier Division since its establishment in 1994 under the authority of PT Liga Indonesia. PSIS be better in this seasons. success through the second round. Ronald Fagundez and Addison Alves injury in the second round and can replace by young players, make PSIS defeated by the champion Persebaya Surabaya, PSBS Biak Numfor, and PS Bangka.
PSIS Semarang which reinforced two foreign players Julio Alcorsé and Ronald Fagundez start 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division with extraordinary, topped the standings in Group 4 with only 1 defeat. In the 2nd round, PSIS Semarang played so fantastic and has been ascertained advance to the semi-finals along with PSS Sleman before 2nd round finished, including a victory against Persiwa Wamena 5–0. Hari Nur Yulianto scored 14 goals and being the 4th top goal scorer of 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division and Julio Alcorsé in the 7th position with 13 goals.
Steps painstakingly built since the beginning of the season had to end tragically in the final match for the position of which only the group winners and runners-up with PSS Sleman. PSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang involved in match fixing where both clubs wanted to be defeated in order not to meet with Borneo Samarinda. In that match, both teams scored 5 own goals in 7 minutes, and finally the game ended with a score of 2–3 for PSS Sleman. [1]
As a result of this scandal, PSIS Semarang were disqualified from 2nd round (round of 8). While head coach Eko Riyadi, striker Saptono, Fadli Manan and goalkeeper Catur Adi Nugraha received a lifetime sentence should not be playing in football Indonesia and fines each of 100 million rupiahs.
Key to league record:
| Key to rounds:
| Key to competitions
|
Champions | Runners-up | Top scorers | CL | AC |
Season | League | Cup | Other competitions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | ||||
1994–95 | Liga Indonesia | 13th East | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 43 | 39 | |||
1995–96 | Liga Indonesia | 10th East | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 41 | 37 | |||
1996–97 | Liga Indonesia | 6th Central | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 26 | |||
1997–98 | Liga Indonesia | abandoned | ||||||||||
1998–99 | Liga Indonesia | 1st | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 24 | |||
1999–2000 | Liga Indonesia | 13th East | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 24 | Asian Club Championship | R1 | |
2001 | Liga Indonesia First Division | 1st | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 38 | |||
2002 | Liga Indonesia | 8th East | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 30 | |||
2003 | Liga Indonesia | 13th | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 45 | 50 | |||
2004 | Liga Indonesia | 10th | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 34 | 46 | |||
2005 | Liga Indonesia | 3rd | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 41 | 23 | 51 | R2 | ||
2006 | Liga Indonesia | 2nd | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 31 | 53 | R2 | ||
2007–08 | Liga Indonesia | 10th West | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 44 | 34 | 49 | |||
2008–09 | Liga Indonesia | 18th | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 62 | 21 | R2 | ||
2009–10 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | 6th Group 2 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 32 | 26 | A | ||
2010–11 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | 8th Group 2 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 35 | NH | ||
2011–12 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | 5th Group 2 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 18 | 27 | R3 | ||
2013 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | 10th Group 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 9 | NH | ||
2014 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | Third Round | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 26 | 42 | NH | ||
2015 | Liga Indonesia Premier Division | abandoned | NH | |||||||||
2016 | Indonesia Soccer Champhionship B | Round of 16 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 36 | |||
2017 | Liga 2 | 3rd | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 19 | 55 | NH | ||
2018 | Liga 1 | 10th | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 42 | 46 | R16 | ||
2019 | Liga 1 | 14th | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 41 | 43 | NH | ||
2020 | Liga 1 | abandoned | NH | |||||||||
2021–22 | Liga 1 | 7th | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 46 | NH | ||
2022–23 | Liga 1 | 13th | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 44 | 53 | 41 | NH | ||
2023–24 | Liga 1 | 6th | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 41 | 53 | NH |
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 | ![]() | 2–3 | 2–6 | 4–9 |
Amongst PSIS most popular nicknames are Mahesa Jenar Warrior. 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.
PSIS Semarang's supporters call themselves Panser Biru (Pasukan Supporter Semarang Biru) [2] and SneX (Supporter Semarang Extreme) Indonesia's most passionate and fanatical supporters. Panser Biru birth on 25 March 2001, and through a long process. When PSIS became champions in 1999, Actually is already a lot of fans Semarang and surrounding areas Mahesa Jenar warrior loyal support, but when it has not been coordinated. Along with PSIS relegation to Division I, some supporters of the fans wants to form an organization that coordinated the first in Semarang good and neat. Therefore, 22 October 2000, at the House of Diamonds (Rumah Berlian), approximately 15 fanatical supporters hold the first conference. Finally agreed on that day to set up a Care Forum PSIS Semarang. They then continue a proceed with the conference on 29 October 2000, which was attended by about 35 people. Until in the end on 5 November 2000 at GOR Tri Lomba Juang, forming a Panser Biru. Biru means Blue color (the pride color of PSIS Semarang Jersey) and Panser means Panzer (Tank) show the struggling of PSIS Supporter. SneX (Supporter Semarang Extreme) actually a part of Panser Biru, but on 20 March 2005, they became an Independent organization.
PSIS has a rivalry with Persis Solo because of the prestige between the two teams in Central Java, their supporters are always fight. The rivalry with Persebaya Surabaya was born from the controversy of Sepakbola Gajah since Perserikatan. [3] Until now the two clubs always compete with high tension when they meet. PSIS supporters had a rivalry with supporters of Persijap Jepara because of the riots that had already taken place. But now they are at peace and there is no longer friction between groups. [4]
Warak ngendog is a fictional fauna that depicts the symbols of unity of all ethnic groups in Semarang, namely ethnic Javanese , ethnic Arabian , and ethnic Chinese . Ethnic unity creates a harmonious and peaceful city of Semarang. Like PSIS Semarang which is also a union of various layers of society in the city of Semarang. The Warak ngendog (Warak Dragon) mascot is more inclusive of all walks of life from various Ethnic and Religion, compared to the MJ mascot (Mahesa Jenar) which is identical to fictional figures that are more focused on one group, namely Islam.
Mascots are often used to liven up the atmosphere and make it interesting for promotions or events held by PSIS Semarang. The mascot does not only function as an identity, or as an encouragement from the sidelines, but also becomes a brand and trademark, also brings joy, and unity fans of PSIS Semarang.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
Position | Staff |
---|---|
Chief Executive Officer | ![]() |
Chief Operating Officer | ![]() |
General manager | ![]() |
Team manager | ![]() |
Assistant team manager | ![]() |
Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Fitness coach | ![]() |
Analyst | ![]() |
Team doctor | ![]() |
Physiotherapist | ![]() |
Masseur | ![]() |
Kitman | ![]() |
Media officer | ![]() |
Photographer | ![]() |
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 [8] |
Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya, commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. The club currently plays in the Liga 1, the top flight of Indonesian football. Persebaya Surabaya is regarded as one of the most iconic and successful teams in the country, winning numerous Indonesian League titles and tournaments.
Fandry Imbiri is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 2 club PSBS Biak.
Septian David Maulana is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang.
The 2018–19 Piala Indonesia was the seventh edition of Piala Indonesia. It began with the first round on 8 May 2018, and concluded with the finals on 21 July and 6 August 2019. The winner would qualify for the play-off round of the 2020 AFC Cup.
This season was officially discontinued by PSSI on May 2, 2015 due to a ban by Imam Nahrawi, Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs, against PSSI to run any football competition. On one side the contract has been signed by players and coaches, but on the other hand, in the absence of a competition that runs there will be no income for the club especially to hire players and coaches
PSIS Semarang with two foreign footballers Julio Alcorsé and Ronald Fagundez started the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division superbly, topping the standings of Group 4, with only 1 defeat, to qualify for the a quarter-finals. PSIS Semarang's striker Hari Nur Yulianto became the 4th top scorer with 14 goals under Abblode Yao Rudy, Brima Pepito Sanusie, and Fernando Gaston Soler, while Mahesa Jenar's other striker Julio Alcorsé was ranked 7th with 13 goals.
Komarodin is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga 2 club Persikabo 1973.
Irfan Samaling Kumi, better known as Irfan Jaya, is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Liga 1 club Bali United.
Muhammad Hambali Tolib is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 2 club Bekasi City.
The 2019 Liga 1, also known as Shopee Liga 1 for sponsorship reasons, was the third season of Liga 1 under its current name and the 10th season of the top-flight Indonesian professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 2008. The season started on 15 May 2019 and finished on 22 December 2019. Fixtures for the 2019 season were announced on 7 May 2019.
The 2019 season is Persija's 86th competitive season. They have not been relegated since the competition started in 1933. This season is Persija's 25th consecutive seasons in top-flight since professional competition formed on 1994. Along with Liga 1, the club will compete in 2018-19 Piala Indonesia, 2019–20 Piala Indonesia and 2019 AFC Champions League since 2001–02 season. The season covers the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
The 2019 season is the second season for Persebaya Surabaya after being reaccepted as a member of PSSI, in the 2018 season, Persebaya was ranked 5th.
Ricky Richardo Kambuaya, is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Dewa United and the Indonesia national team.
Mochammad Wildan Ramdhani Nugraha is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang.
The 2020–21 season is Persija's 87th competitive season. They have not been relegated since the competition started in 1933. This season is Persija's 26th consecutive seasons in top-flight since professional competition formed on 1994. Along with Liga 1, the club will compete in 2020 Piala Indonesia. The season covers the period from 1 January 2020 to 28 February 2021.
Mohammad Edo Febriansah is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays for Liga 1 club Persib Bandung and the Indonesia national team. He plays mainly as a left back, but can also operate as a left winger.
Alfeandra Dewangga Santosa is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang and the Indonesia national team. His main position is a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back or a defensive midfielder.
Muhammad Adi Satryo is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang and the Indonesia national team.
Riki Dwi Saputro is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Liga 2 club PSPS Riau.
The 2022–23 Liga 1 was the 13th season of the Liga 1, the top Indonesian professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 2008. It started on 23 July 2022. Bali United were the two-time defending champions.