Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya (lit. 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya (Indonesian pronunciation:[ˈpersɛbaja]), is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. The club currently plays in the Super League, the top league 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.
Persebaya was formed on 18 June 1927 as Soerabhaiasche Indonesische Voetbal Bond and adopted its current name in 1951 (as Persibaja, in the pre-Ejaan Yang Disempurnakan-spelling).[2]
In the 2009–10 season, Persebaya began competing in Indonesia Super League, but ended the season relegated after a "walkover" (WO) loss to Persik Kediri.[3][4] The club subsequently joined the breakaway Indonesian Premier League, with Assistant Manager Cholid Goromah claiming that the decision was driven by a desire for significant changes in Indonesian football, and denying that it was due to relegation or a lack of regional government funding (APBD).[5] This would lead to a seven-year dispute (called dualisme in Indonesian, to go along with a league-wide issue during the same timeframe) in which there appeared to be two teams both named "Persebaya" in the then-coexisting leagues. Although the original Persebaya did not compete in the reunified Indonesia Super League in 2014 or 2015 (nor the temporary Indonesia Soccer Championship in 2016), the dispute was then resolved when the "rebel" club, which competed in those years, eventually became Bhayangkara F.C. in 2016 after several court rulings were issued disallowing the use of the "Persebaya" and "Bonek" names by the "rebel" club.[6]
The supporters of Persebaya are known as Bonek[id], this an acronym from Bondho (resource) and Nekat (reckless). Bonek is one of the biggest supporter groups in Indonesia.[13][14] also Persebaya supporters they called as Green Force which mean The Green-Green Troops are synonymous with Persebaya.[15]
The song "Song for Pride", is an anthem song Persebaya Surabaya, this song was composed by Mahardika Nurdian Syahputra.[16]
Friendship
Bonek has a good relationship with The Jakmania, Supporters of Persija Jakarta.[17] Their friendship began with fans who often made headlines as supporters of the rioters.
The main rivalry with Arema F.C. is known as the Super East Java derby. This match was born from the hostility of the fans and a desire to prove the best in East Java. The Indonesian National Police has regularly attempted to separate both Arema and Persebaya fans from derby matches because of the possibility of clashes between their supporter groups.[18][19]
From the foundation of the club, the common home official kit includes a green shirt, green shorts, with yellow combinations. Green and yellow colours are also seen in the crest. The away kit of the club is associated with a yellow background. Green and yellow have become the club's official Persebaya Surabaya colors.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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