Persis Solo

PERSIS Solo

Full name	Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Soerakarta
Nickname(s)	Laskar Sambernyawa (The Life Reapers)
Short name	PSO
Founded	8 November 1923;100 years ago (1923-11-08); (as Vorstenlandsche Voetbal Bond) 1935;89 years ago (1935) (as PERSIS)
Ground	Manahan Stadium
Capacity	20,000
President	Kaesang Pangarep
Manager	Lalu Dion Pratama
Coach	Milomir Šešlija
League	Liga 1
2022–23	Liga 1, 10th of 18
Website	Club website
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Surakarta (commonly known as PERSIS Solo, literally translates to Indonesian Football Association of Surakarta), is an Indonesian football club based in the Central Java city of Surakarta. Founded on 8 November 1923 as Vorstenlandschen Voetbal Bond (English: Royal Football Union; abbreviated as VVB), it was officially renamed to its current brand in 1935.

PERSIS returned to top-flight football after a decade in 2022 following its success in winning the 2021 Liga 2 title. The club plays its Liga 1 home games at Manahan Stadium, which has a capacity of 20,000 spectators. The 2021 revival of the club was driven by its new, politically connected owners – Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko Widodo who acts as the club's chairman, and State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir. ^[1]

History

PERSIS Solo was established on 8 November 1923, Sastrosaksono from the M.A.R.S club and Raden Ngabehi Reksohadiprojo and Sutarman from the Romeo club initiated the formation of the Vorstenlandsche Voetbal Bond (VVB) as the forerunner of a football club that is the pride of the people of Solo. It is based on the belief of the three figures that the game of football can be played by anyone without any certain limitations. ^[2]

On 28 October 1928, VVB reacted to the moment of the Youth Pledge of 1928, since 1935 then VVB changed its name to Persatuan Sepakraga Indonesia Soerakarta (PERSIS). This name change is a form of appreciation for the values of struggle and unity contained in the contents of the youth oath. Informally, the name PERSIS began to be used by the club. ^[2]

On 19 April 1930, they participated in the founding of the Indonesian football federation called PSSI (In Indonesian: Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia) with six clubs, Bandoengsche Inlandsche Voetbal Bond (Persib Bandung), Indonesische Voetbal Bond Magelang (PPSM Magelang), Madioensche Voetbal Bond (PSM Madiun), Persatuan Sepakraga Mataram (PSIM Yogyakarta), Soerabajasche Indonesische Voetbal Bond (Persebaya Surabaya), and Voetbalbond Indonesische Jacarta (Persija Jakarta). The establishment of PSSI came from the spirit of the Indonesian people's struggle against Dutch imperialism at that time, and on 12 May 1933, PERSIS began to be inaugurated by the club through internal deliberation and began to be used officially. ^[2]

PERSIS Solo began to be known by the people of Solo. Then, they began to be based at the Manahan Stadium and Sriwedari Stadium which were used as the team's training center, they also won several PSSI Perserikatan competitions seven times, namely in 1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, and 1943. Not only did they excel in the 1990s. PERSIS Solo started appearing in national football in 2006. ^[3]

The momentum for PERSIS Solo's revival was only felt that year. The local government took them seriously and succeeded in being promoted to the highest caste at the time, Liga Indonesia Premier Division. PERSIS Solo was able to produce talented young players at that time, two of whom were goalkeeper Wahyu Tri Nugroho and defender Wahyu Wijiastanto. Both managed to enter the Indonesia national team. ^[4]

PERSIS Solo became its own strength in 2007–08 Liga Djarum. They brought in big-name players, Greg Nwokolo, Harry Saputra, Rudi Widodo, Alvin Kie, and Frank Seator. Unfortunately, being in the highest caste only lasted a short time. In the following season, PSSI compiled the highest level competition under the name Indonesia Super League in 2008. PERSIS Solo was only able to finish in 10th place in the western group and failed to survive at the main level. ^[4]

Grounds

Stadium

PERSIS Solo plays their home matches at Manahan Stadium. Manahan Stadium's design adheres to the international standards for stadium design, which is completed with 20,000 individual seats. The grass used is Grass Dactylon Cynodon, which is of FIFA standard class. The stadium is equipped with: a football pitch, international-standard athletics, a dressing room, a heating room, a health room, a secretariat, a journalist and a press conference room, and some offices.

Manahan Stadium

Sponsorship

The complete sponsors are as follow. ^{[5] [6]}

Main sponsors (2023-2024)

• Free Fire
• Aladin Bank
• Gurih
• Vidio
• ID Express
• Smartfren

Supporters and Rivalries

Supporters

Persis Solo's supporters are called Pasoepati. Founded in 2000 with red color as their identity. Pasoepati is one of the biggest football club supporters in Central Java.

Surakartans are the most loyal supporters of Persis, since the first time they were formed, they are supporting Persis and only Persis. They're known for their British casual culture.

Ultras 1923 are Persis Solo's supporters who are renowned for their fanatical support, with black color just like the Italian ultras.

Rivalries

Persis Solo and PSIM Yogyakarta has a classic tendencious match called the Mataram Derby.

Another rivalry called Central Java Derby, against PSIS Semarang. It's renowned for being the healthiest rivalry in Indonesian football.

Personnel

Technical staff

Position	Name
Manager	Lalu Dion Pratama
Head coach	Milomir Šešlija
Assistant coach	Tithan Wulung
Assistant coach	Andri Ramawi
Goalkeeper coach	Eddy Harto
Team Doctor	dr. Iwan Utomo
Physiotherapist	Deka Bagus Kurniagung

Players

Current squad

As of 21 June 2023 ^[7]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK   IDN Muhammad Riyandi 3 DF   IDN Arif Budiono 5 DF   BRA Jaimerson 6 DF   IDN Alfath Fathier 7 FW   IDN Irfan Jauhari 8 MF   IDN Taufiq Febriyanto 10 MF   ARG Alexis Messidoro 11 DF   IDN Gavin Kwan Adsit 13 DF   IDN Marcell Januar 14 MF   JPN Sho Yamamoto 16 MF   IDN Chrystna Bhagascara 18 MF   IDN Arapenta Poerba 19 FW   ESP David González 22 MF   IDN Sutanto Tan 25 FW   MLI Moussa Sidibé 26 DF   IDN Rian Miziar

No. Pos. Nation Player 27 MF   IDN Kanu Helmiawan 29 MF   IDN Rifqi Ray 30 DF   IDN Eky Taufik (captain) 31 GK   IDN Gianluca Pandeynuwu 34 DF   IDN Ilham Akbar 36 FW   IDN Althaf Indie 37 DF   IDN Faqih Maulana 44 DF   PHI Diego Bardanca 46 FW   IDN Wahyu Agong 47 GK   IDN I Gede Aditya Juli Antara 77 MF   IDN Nadhif Kosasih 78 MF   IDN Zanadin Fariz 80 FW   IDN Arkhan Kaka 87 MF   IDN Shulton Fajar 91 MF   IDN Rendy Sanjaya 99 FW   IDN Ramadhan Sananta

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK   IDN Erlangga Setyo (at PSPS Riau) — GK   IDN Nuri Agus Wibowo (at Bekasi City) — GK   IDN Pancar Widiastono (at PSIM Yogyakarta) — DF   IDN Samuel Simanjuntak (at PSIM Yogyakarta) — DF   IDN Fajar Zainul (at Sriwijaya)

No. Pos. Nation Player — MF   IDN Aulia Ramadhan (at Sada Sumut) — MF   IDN Arif Agung (at PSCS Cilacap) — FW   IDN Hugo Samir (at Borneo Samarinda) — FW   IDN Sunawan Rusni (at Sulut United) — FW   IDN Romadona Dwi Kusuma (at Semen Padang)

Retired numbers

• 17 – Ferry Anto (posthumous) ^[8]
• 12 – Supporters’ number (the 12th player)
• 33 – Diego Mendieta (posthumous)

Honours

Domestic
1st tier	Titles	Runners-up	Seasons won	Seasons runners-up
Perserikatan	7	1	1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943	1937
2nd tier	Titles	Runners-up	Seasons won	Seasons runners-up
Liga 2	1	0	2021–22
Premier Division	0	1		2006
Perserikatan Second Division	1	0	1994 [9]

References

1. "Direktur BEI Dukung Persis Solo Segera IPO". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). 29 March 2021. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
2. "Periodisasi Sejarah PERSIS". persissolo.id (in Indonesian). 10 February 2022. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
3. "Sejarah Klub Persis Solo dari Tahun 1923". starjogja.com (in Indonesian). 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
4. "4 Fakta Tim Legendaris Persis Solo: Terakhir Juara Kasta Tertinggi Sebelum Indonesia Merdeka". m.bola.com (in Indonesian). 10 April 2020. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
5. "Daftar 7 Sponsor Persis Solo di Jersey Musim 2021/2022 : Tak Ada Logo Bisnis Milik Kaesang Pangarep". solo.tribunnews.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
6. "Dari Free Fire hingga Wilmar, Berikut Sponsor Persis Solo yang Terpampang di Jersey". kompas.tv. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
7. "Daftar pemain tim Persis Solo". liga-indonesia.id. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022.
8. "Daftar Nomor Punggung Pemain Persis Solo Musim Ini, No. 17 Dipensiunkan". solopos.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
9. "Indonesia – List of Third Level Champions". Archived from the original on 5 February 2020.

External links

• persissolo.id
• Persis Solo on Instagram
• PasoepatiNet
• SambernyawaCom