PSIS Semarang

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 currently compete in Liga 1, the top flight of Indonesian football.

PSIS Semarang

Full name	Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang
Nickname(s)	Laskar Mahesa Jenar (Mahesa Jenar Army)
Short name	SMG
Founded	18 May 1932; 92 years ago (1932-05-18)
Ground	Jatidiri Stadium
Capacity	18,000
Owner	PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang
CEO	Yoyok Sukawi
Head coach	Muhammad Ridwan (caretaker)
League	Liga 1
2023–24	Liga 1, 6th of 18
Website	psis.co.id
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Active departments of PSIS Semarang
Football	Football (Women's)	Football U-20 (Men's)
Football U-18 (Men's)	Football U-16 (Men's)

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.

Statistics

Season by season record

Key to league record: Pos = Final position P = Played W = Games won D = Games drawn L = Games lost GF = Goals for GA = Goals against GD = Goal difference Pts = Points

Key to rounds: W = Winner F = Final SF = Semi-finals QF = Quarter-finals R16 = Round of 16 R32 = Round of 32 R64 = Round of 64 R5 = Fifth round R4 = Fourth round R3 = Third round R2 = Second round R1 = First round GS = Group stage

Key to competitions Cup = Piala Indonesia CL = AFC Champions League AC = AFC Cup

Champions

Runners-up

Top scorers

CL

AC

Seasons

Seasons of PSIS Semarang

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

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)^[2] 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.^[3] PSIS supporters had a rivalry with Persijap Jepara because of the riots that had taken place.^[4]

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.

Players

Current squad

As of 9 April 2025^[5]

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 3 DF  IDN Haykal Alhafiz 5 DF  BRA João Ferrari 6 MF  BRA Lucas Barreto 7 MF  TLS Gali Freitas 11 FW  BDI Sudi Abdallah 12 FW  IDN Aulia Rahman 14 MF  IDN Riyan Ardiansyah 16 MF  IDN Reiva Apriliansyah 19 MF  IDN Alfeandra Dewangga (vice-captain) 21 MF  FRA Boubakary Diarra 24 FW  IDN Wildan Ramdhani 25 DF  IDN Sandy Ferizal 26 GK  IDN Syahrul Trisna

No. Pos. Nation Player 29 MF  IDN Septian David Maulana (captain) 30 GK  IDN Adi Satryo 31 DF  IDN Rahmat Syawal 45 DF  IDN Syiha Buddin 52 GK  IDN Rizky Darmawan 56 MF  IDN Ridho Syuhada 57 MF  IDN Azyah Madilesa 68 MF  IDN Tri Setiawan 69 MF  IDN Delvin Rumbino 72 MF  IDN Zico Febrianatta 96 DF  IDN Faqih Maulana (on loan from Persis Solo) 99 FW  BRA Gustavo Souza

Out on loan

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 — GK  IDN Husein Akbar (at Bekasi City) — DF  IDN Habil Akbar (at Persiraja Banda Aceh)

No. Pos. Nation Player — FW  IDN Basajum Latuconsina (at Persipa Pati)

Retired numbers

• 9 – Erik Dwi Ermawansyah (posthumous)^[6]
• 22 – Hari Nur Yulianto^[7]

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	Vacant
Assistant coach	Khusnul Yaqien
Goalkeeping coach	I Komang Putra
Fitness coach	Alberto García Santamaría
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:

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[8]

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^[9]
• Piala Siliwangi
  • Winner (1): 1983^[10]
• Piala Tugu Muda
  • Winner (1): 1978
• Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Cup
  • Runner-Up (1): 1987
• Trofeo Pesantenan
  • Runner-Up (1): 2019^[11]

See also

• List of football clubs in Indonesia