Persipura Jayapura


Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, or Persipura, is an Indonesian football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1963 and currently competes in the Liga 1. Persipura plays their home matches in Mandala Stadium. Persipura is one of the giants of modern football in Indonesia with various league and tournament titles. Persipura is also known as the producer of great footballers from the land of Papua such as Rully Nere, Jack Komboy, Eduard Ivakdalam, Boaz Solossa, Ian Louis Kabes and Imanuel Wanggai. They are known for playing style relying on the abilities of individual players.

History

Foundation and early years (1963–1994)

Persipura's history is mysterious. The club's administrators cannot fully make sure that the club was founded in 1963, since there are also proof that suggests the club might have been founded in 1965, 1962, or even 1950. Other than that, the administrators also cannot fully make sure Persipura's original name.
The early years were not filled with a lot of achievements. They only managed to win the Perserikatan First Division two times in 1979 and 1993, other than that they were runners-up in the 1980 Perserikatan season.

Modern era and recent history (1994–present)

Their first achievement in the modern era is by winning the 2005 Liga Indonesia Premier Division under coach Rahmad Darmawan. PT. Persipura Papua was established to fulfill the requirement to compete in the Indonesia Super League.
Persipura dominated Indonesian football under the control of Brazilian coach Jacksen F. Tiago by winning the Indonesia Super League in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

Stadium

Persipura uses Mandala Stadium as their home ground. Located on Dock V Jayapura and Facing a beautiful view of Humboldt Bay, making Mandala Stadium as one of the Beautiful stadium view in South East Asia.

Supporters

Their supporters are called Persipura Mania. They also have hardline fans or ultras namely The Comen's and Black Pearl Curva Nord.

Sponsporship

Coaching staff

Players

Current Squad

All time topscorer

YearPlayerCapsGoals
2005–present Boaz Solossa311207
2007–10, 2011–12 Beto Gonçalves12885
1994–10 Eduard Ivakdalam30059
2005–present Ian Louis Kabes20132
2010–13 Zah Rahan Krangar11128
2007–09 Ernest Jeremiah3220

Season-by-season records

QR Qualification Round
NP Not Particapated
Note:
3rd position with Pupuk Kaltim. Knockout rounds are only statistics, not counting points.
PS Barito Putera did not take part in the league
Knockout rounds are only statistics, not counting points.
Knockout rounds are only statistics, not counting points.
League was suspended.
Indonesia Soccer Championship A is an unofficial competition replacing Indonesia Super League which was suspended.

Asia clubs ranking

Current RankCountryTeam
52Mahindra United
53Mohun Bagan
54Persipura
55Chiangrai United
56Seongnam FC

Honours

AFC (Asian competitions)

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAway
2010AFC Champions LeagueGroup stage Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors1–40–8
2010AFC Champions LeagueGroup stage Changchun Yatai2–00–9
2010AFC Champions LeagueGroup stage Kashima Antlers1–30–5
2011AFC CupGroup stage South China4–21–1
2011AFC CupGroup stage East Bengal4–11–1
2011AFC CupGroup stage Chonburi3–01–4
2011AFC CupRound of 16 Song Lam Nghe An–3–1
2011AFC CupQuarter-final Erbil1–20–1
2012AFC Champions LeaguePlay-off round Adelaide United–0–3
2014AFC CupGroup stage Churchill Brothers2–00–0
2014AFC CupGroup stage Home United0–21–1
2014AFC CupGroup stage New Radiant3–02–0
2014AFC CupRound of 16 Yangon United9–2–
2014AFC CupQuarter-final Al-Kuwait6–12–3
2014AFC CupSemi-final Al-Qadsia0–62–4
2015AFC CupGroup stage Maziya0–02-1
2015AFC CupGroup stage Warriors6–03-1
2015AFC CupGroup stage Bengaluru3–13-1
2015AFC CupRound of 16 Pahang FA0–3 W/O–