PSIS Semarang

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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
Ground	Jatidiri Stadium
Capacity	18,000
Owner	PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang
CEO	Yoyok Sukawi
Head coach	Gilbert Agius
League	Liga 1
2023–24	Liga 1, 6th of 18
Website	http://psis.co.id/
Home colours	Away colours
	Current season

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.

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
Season	Division	Pos	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts	Cup	Other competitions
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 29 August 2024^[5]

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


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
3	DF	IDN	Haykal Alhafiz
4	DF	ESP	Ruxi
5	DF	BRA	João Ferrari
6	MF	BRA	Lucas Barreto
7	FW	TLS	Gali Freitas
10	FW	ANG	Evandro Brandão
11	FW	BDI	Sudi Abdallah
12	FW	IDN	Aulia Rahman
14	FW	IDN	Riyan Ardiansyah
19	DF	IDN	Alfeandra Dewangga (vice-captain)
20	DF	IDN	Brandon Scheunemann
21	MF	FRA	Boubakary Diarra
24	FW	IDN	Wildan Ramdhani
25	DF	IDN	Sandy Ferizal


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
26	GK	IDN	Syahrul Trisna
27	DF	IDN	Zalnando (on loan from Persib Bandung)
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 Uldha
80	MF	AFG	Taufee Skandari
94	MF	BRA	Fernandinho

Out on loan