1996–97 Liga Indonesia Premier Division


The 1996–97 Liga Indonesia Premier Division was the third season of the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, the top division of Indonesian football. The season began on 17 November 1996 and ended on 28 July 1997. The league was made up of 33 clubs. Persebaya Surabaya won the title after beating the defending champions, Bandung Raya 3–1 in the final.

First stage

West Division

Central Division

East Division

Second stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Ranking of second-placed teams

Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Final

Awards

Top scorers

The following is a list of the top scorers from the 1996-97 season.
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Jacksen TiagoPersebaya Surabaya26
2 Isaac FataryPSM Makassar15
3 Vata Matanu GarciaGelora Dewata14
4 Peri SandriaBandung Raya13
4 Musa KallonPSM Makassar13
4 Gatot IndroPersiba Balikpapan13
4 Tibidi AlexisMitra Surabaya13

Best player