Persatuan sepak bola Indonesia Kediri ( ''Indonesian football association of Kediri''; abbreviated Persik Kediri) (), is an Indonesian professional

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based in Kediri,

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. They currently compete in the Liga 1. The club was founded in 1950 and play their home matches at

Brawijaya Stadium Brawijaya Stadium is a football stadium in the city of Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. It was built in 1983 and underwent renovations in 2000. ''Brawijaya Stadium'' has a capacity of 10,000 seats, as well as the headquarters for a football team na ...

, located in the city of Kediri. Persik Kediri started playing in the Indonesian League Premier Division (now Liga 1) in 2003. The team have the nickname White Tigers and has a proud motto of Djajati or ''Panjalu Jayati'', which means Kediri Wins taken from Hantang inscription. The story of the victory of

Kediri Kingdom Kediri Kingdom or Kadiri, also known as Panjalu, was a Hindu-Buddhist Javanese people, Javanese kingdom based in East Java from 1042 until 1222 (1292–1293 under Jayakatwang). This kingdom is centered in the ancient city ''Dahanapura'', des ...

with its famous king at that time

Jayabaya Jayabhaya or Jayabaya ( Javanese spelled: Ratu Jayabaya), was the Javanese king of the Kediri Kingdom in East Java, Indonesia, who ruled from around 1135 to 1159 CE. With the title of ''abhiseka'' used is Sri Maharaja Sang Mapanji Jayabhaya Sr ...

over

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, became a spark of enthusiasm and a hope for the team to always strive for victory in every match. Persik Kediri is identical to the majesty jersey in

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History

In terms of football Kediri has quite a long history. The beginning of the emergence of the sport

in Kediri started with the opening of

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factories that employed Dutch people, it was they who brought football far into the interior like Kediri. During the colonial period, economic conditions in Kediri were controlled by the Dutch, for the economic sector Kediri was indeed famous for its sugar production. With the establishment of many sugar factories in the Kediri area by the Dutch, it also had an influence in various aspects, one of which was sports. And one of the most developed sports in Kediri is football. After the construction of the PG. Meritjan sugar factory in 1918, Dutch employees also entered Kediri. At first the people of Kediri were just spectators when the sport of football was played by employees PG. Meritjan. These employees often do sparring and when their team members are lacking they often ask the audience to play along. This was the beginning of the people of Kediri getting to know the game of football.

Foundation

Since the arrival of football in Kediri, local people have started to like this sport. Initially the Kediri people only played football when the Dutch held a soccer match, but over time the Kediri people began to play it alone without the presence of the Dutch. Football is a sport that is easily accepted by the people of Kediri because this sport is easy to play and this sport emphasizes teamwork. Football seems to be a culture among the people, football in Kediri began to develop with the emergence of soccer clubs in the Kediri area. Not only small clubs that appeared in several areas of Kediri, but in 1950 the association football club was established in Kediri, namely Persik. In the archives of the management, the Indonesian football association of Kediri (abbreviated PERSIK) was established on 9 May 1950. The founders were the

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of Kediri, R.M. Muhammad Machin with T.H.D. Rachmat (Liem Giok Djie) and M. Sanusi. At that time Kediri still had the status of

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, there were no regional divisions, regencies, and

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. With the help of Liem Giok Djie, he became a senior official of PT. Gudang Garam has something in common with Muhammad Machin in terms of football. When the two met, an agreement emerged to develop football coaching in Kediri. He first designed the team's flag which was composed of two colors. The top is red and the bottom is black with the words Persik in the middle of the two colors.

Mergers and acquisitions

On 18 August 2011, Persik merged with

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from the

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. According to Samsul, who at that time served as the General Chairman of Persik, this policy was carried out to fulfill the legal requirements in the form of a legal entity recognized by

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. However, the management is dominated by Persik with the name maintained until now even though the management and legal entity have changed.

Club performance

Since the

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started in 1994, Persik has won

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and

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editions respectively. The club promoted to the top-tier level in 2002. In the

, Persik Kediri has a great name, the team was famous football club also with Arema, and

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, which used to be the best derbies in East Java. The supporters of this club are called Persikmania of Man & Persik Nona of Woman. Shanghaishenhua

Persik Kediri is entitled to a ticket to play in Asian Champions League 2007 after winning Indonesian League in

. The Indonesian League champions were immediately confronted by three strong Asian teams. The three teams are

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(

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(

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), and

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(

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). Persik was able to make it difficult for the club labeled as the Asian giant by putting up a fight to beat Sydney FC (2–1) and Shanghai Shenhua (1–0) at home which was then located at

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. In the last home match against Urawa Red Diamonds, Persik Kediri were able to force the Japanese representative to draw, Persik Kediri really gave a fierce resistance by winning 2–1 in the first half through a brace Cristian Gonzales but in the end it was equalized and ended with a score of (3–3). These results had opened Persik Kediri's hopes to qualify for the next round on the condition that they must win at home to Shanghai Shenhua. Unfortunately, in the end, Persik Kediri were eliminated due to a crushing defeat in Shanghai (0–6), Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds managed to win the 2007 Asian Champions League. The failure of Persik Kediri, which at that time was strengthened by Cristian Gonazales, Ronald Fagundez, and Danilo Fernando, to qualify from the group stage because they always lost away. Even so, Persik Kediri recorded an achievement by being unbeaten at home and forced to draw with the prospective

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champions.

Crest

The Persik Kediri logo is in the shape of a

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with red and black background colors. Inside the pentagon there are two yellow

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. This symbolizes the glory of

in the past. Logo Persik Kediri

It was explained that the Kediri kingdom was very broad and rich, at that time in the world the richest countries apart from

sequentially were;

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which ruled over

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, Kediri which controlled the eastern part of the

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and

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which controlled the western part of the archipelago. Between the two gates in the logo there is a flower symbol taken from the PSSI logo, indicating that Persik Kediri is a member of the

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. Above the gate image there is the word Persik written as the team name and below the gate image there is the word Kediri written, indicating the city of origin of this club. This logo is the result of a design by a Kediri artist, named Harsono. He is also known as a teacher in this town. The two stars above it represent the two championship titles in the Indonesian League. The nickname of the White Tigers that is pinned refers to the symbol of the Kediri city government. The White Tiger is believed to be the incarnation of King

, which until now has become a symbol of the fame of the land of Kediri. Jayabaya was the fourth king of the Kediri Kingdoms well as the most influential king in Javanese civilization.

Players

Current squad

Out on loan

Notable former players

The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. *

Budi Sudarsono Budi Sudarsono (born 19 September 1979 in Kediri, East Java) is an Indonesian former footballer and he is currently coach Dejan. He normally plays either as an attacking midfielder or a forward. He played for Persik Kediri in the 2007 AFC Champ ...

Saktiawan Sinaga Saktiawan Sinaga (born 19 February 1982 in Medan, North Sumatra) is an Indonesian former footballer who plays as a forward who currently head coach of Tiga Naga. Personal life His parents are Sudin Sinaga (father) and Sulastri (mother). He h ...

* Markus Haris Maulana * Achmad Kurniawan * Rendi Irwan *

Muhammad Roby Muhammad Roby (born, 12 September 1985) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Liga Nusantara club PSCS Cilacap. He competed in the 2007 Sea Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. In 2010, he played for the Indones ...

* Mahyadi Panggabean *

Yongki Aribowo Yongki Aribowo (born 23 November 1989) is an Indonesian former footballer who plays as a forward. He was a member of the Indonesia national football team in AFF Suzuki Cup 2010. Club career Yongki, who is usually called or Bowo, started off ...

* Gunawan Dwi Cahyo *

Erol Iba Erol Iba (born in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, 6 August 1979) is an Indonesian former professional footballer. Best known for his speed, he was also noted for dribbling, passing and aggressiveness. He is currently the assistant manager of the PSBS Bia ...

Hamka Hamzah Hamka Hamzah (born 29 January 1984) is an Indonesian former professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. In the past, he once played as a forward. Hamka also has one appearance as a goalkeeper in Persik Kediri. Biography Hamka Hamzah p ...

Cristian Gonzáles Cristian Gérard Alfaro Gonzáles (born 30 August 1976), also known as Abubakar Mustafa Habibi or Mustafa Habibi, is a former Association football, footballer who played as a Striker (association football), striker. He was top scorer in Liga In ...

* Zhang Shuo *

Mekan Nasyrow Mekan Nasyrov (born 16 April 1982) is a Turkmenistan footballer who has formerly played for Persik Kediri, Barito Putera and Semen Padang. Career In February 2009, Nasyrov signed for Gabala along with Victor Comleonoc and Pāvels Doroševs. N ...

* Fallah Johnson

Stadium

is home to the Persik Kediri team. filed in the middle of Kediri City,

. This stadium was built in 1983, and underwent improvements in 2000. Brawijaya Stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000. Brawijaya Stadium is the pride of the people of Kediri because it is in this stadium that Persik Kediri entertains its opponents.

Mascots

Persik Kediri has a

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team named Mapu, short for Macan Putih. He is an anthropomorphic tiger. Mapu along with other El-Tigre mascots always appear to accompany Persik in every match. Mapu was born on 5 September 2014, and was formally introduced at the club launch in March 2017. He and El-Tigre have become entertainment for both male and female audiences, and also hold a special place in the hearts of fans. Especially for those who often bring children to the

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Kit and colours

Colours

The main colours of the Persik Kediri are purple, yellow and white.

Kit evolution

* Home * Away * Third

Season-by-season records

;Key

Continental record

2 times participation *

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2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...

: Group stage **

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: Group stage

Top Scorer List

Managerial history

Club officials

League & cup record

Honours

League

* Liga 1/ Premier Division ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(2): 2003, 2006 ** Fourth: 2008–09 * Liga 2/

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** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(2): 2002, 2019 ** Third (1): 2013 * Liga 3/ Division 2 ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(2): 2000, 2018

Tournament

* Bang Yos Cup ** Runner-up (1): 2005 * East Java Governor's Cup ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(5): 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2015 ** Third (1): 2003 * Super Copa Indonesia Cup ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(1): 2007 * Indonesia Cup ** Third (1): 2010 ** Quarter final Indonesia Cup: 2005 ** Quarter final Indonesia Cup: 2012 * Inter Island Cup ** Quarter final: 2014 * Trofeo Nusantara ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(1): 2022

International

* JVC Cup

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** semifinalists: 2003 *

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** Group stage 3rd place: 2004 ** Group stage 3rd place: 2007

Award

* Liga 3 ** Fairplay Team, Best Player, Top Scorer: 2018

eSports

* Indonesian eFootball Cup (IeFC) ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(1): 2023 * IFeL Invitational Series S7 ** Winners WikiCup Trophy Gold

(1): 2024

eSports

Indonesian Football e-League (IFeLeague)

Kit suppliers

Sponsorship

Ranking

World clubs ranking

AFC clubs ranking

References

External links

*
FootballDatabase: Persik Kediri

GOAL.com: Persik Kediri
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