2024–25 Bali United F.C. season
Indonesian football club season
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The 2024–25 season was the 10th in the history of Bali United Football Club and the club's ninth consecutive season in the top flight of Indonesian football. The club participated only in the Liga 1 as they did not qualify for any AFC nor AFF club competitions, and the Piala Indonesia was not held again this season.[1] The championship series was not implemented in the Liga 1 starting this season.[2]
| 2024–25 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Pieter Tanuri | |||
| Head coach | Stefano Cugurra | |||
| Stadium | Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium | |||
| Liga 1 | 8th | |||
| Top goalscorer | Privat Mbarga (10) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 10,085 v Persib (7 Jan 2025, Liga 1) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 2,130 v PSBS (11 March 2025, Liga 1) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 4,926 | |||
| Biggest win | 5–1 v Semen Padang (Away, 20 Jan 2025, Liga 1) 4–0 v PSIS (Home, 1 May 2025, Liga 1) | |||
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 v Persija (Away, 10 May 2025, Liga 1) | |||
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It was the first season since 2015 without their captain Fadil Sausu, who left the club after his contract expired.[3] With the departures of Fadil, only two players remained from the first generation of Bali United, Ricky Fajrin and Yabes Roni. They also lost their all-time top goalscorer, Ilija Spasojević.[4]
This was also Bali United's final season under Stefano Cugurra, who announced his departure at the season's end on 18 April 2025.[5]
Pre-season and friendlies
Bali United preceded their 2024–25 campaign with a pre-season tournament, 2024 Piala Presiden which they hosted the group stage. They were in Group B along with Arema, Madura United, and Persija.[6] They began with a match against Arema on 21 July, in which they loss 0–1,[7] followed by a match against Madura United three days later, losing 2–3 despite goals from Mitsuru Maruoka and Privat Mbarga.[8] Their final game in the Piala Presiden saw them play against Persija on 26 July, winning 3–0 with goals from Brandon Wilson, Made Tito, and Rahmat.[9]
Bali United's score is shown first in each case.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Bali United scorers | Att. | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (N) | Arema | 0–1 | 3,942 | ||
| 24 July 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (N) | Madura United | 2–3 | Maruoka, Mbarga | 3,292 | |
| 26 July 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (N) | Persija | 3–0 | Wilson, Tito, Rahmat | 4,447 |
Match results
Liga 1
Bali United's score is shown first in each case.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Bali United scorers | Att. | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2024 | Brawijaya, Kediri (A) | Persik | 3–1 | Maruoka, Mbarga (2) | 4,190 | |
| 18 August 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Semen Padang | 2–0 | Nambu, Mbarga | 5,311 | |
| 27 August 2024 | Batakan, Balikpapan (A) | Borneo Samarinda | 0–2 | 1,917 | ||
| 11 September 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Arema | 0–0 | 4,059 | ||
| 16 September 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | PSS | 0–0 | 4,557 | ||
| 21 September 2024 | Sultan Agung, Bantul (A) | Malut United | 4–1 | Cássio (o.g.), Tito, Rahmat, Irfan | 0 | |
| 27 September 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Barito Putera | 3–2 | Everton (2), Mbarga | 3,615 | |
| 20 October 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (A) | Persita | 1–0 | Mbarga | 0 | |
| 27 October 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persis | 3–0 | Maruoka, Irfan, Everton | 5,198 | |
| 3 November 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (A) | PSBS | 0–2 | 485 | ||
| 23 November 2024 | Pakansari, Cibinong (A) | Dewa United | 0–1 | 463 | ||
| 7 December 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | PSM | 1–1 | Rahmat | 5,826 | |
| 11 December 2024 | Moch. Soebroto, Magelang (A) | PSIS | 1–2 | Everton | 1,531 | |
| 15 December 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persija | 3–1 | Arjuna, Everton, Rahmat | 4,922 | |
| 20 December 2024 | Gelora Bangkalan, Bangkalan (A) | Madura United | 1–2 | Mbarga | 224 | |
| 28 December 2024 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persebaya | 2–0 | Mbarga, Irfan | 8,390 | |
| 7 January 2025[a] | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persib | 1–1 | Arjuna | 10,085 | |
| 12 January 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persik | 1–3 | Irfan | 4,097 | |
| 20 January 2025 | Haji Agus Salim, Padang (A) | Semen Padang | 5–1 | Mbarga (2), Kopitović, Rahmat (2) | 6,850 | |
| 28 January 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Borneo Samarinda | 3–2 | Arjuna, Kopitović, Rahmat | 6,218 | |
| 3 February 2025 | Gelora Soeprijadi, Blitar (A) | Arema | 0–1 | 121 | ||
| 10 February 2025 | Maguwoharjo, Sleman (A) | PSS | 2–1 | Arjuna, Irfan | 5,342 | |
| 17 February 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Malut United | 1–1 | Kopitović | 3,835 | |
| 24 February 2025 | Demang Lehman, Banjarbaru (A) | Barito Putera | 1–3 | Kopitović | 6,692 | |
| 2 March 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Persita | 1–1 | Sandro (o.g.) | 3,159 | |
| 6 March 2025 | Manahan, Surakarta (A) | Persis | 2–2 | Arjuna, Kopitović | 9,231 | |
| 11 March 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | PSBS | 0–2 | 2,130 | ||
| 10 April 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Dewa United | 0–0 | 2,922 | ||
| 18 April 2025 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api, Bandung (A) | Persib | 1–2 | Irfan | 24,466 | |
| 25 April 2025 | Gelora B.J. Habibie, Parepare (A) | PSM | 1–0 | Mbarga | 6,182 | |
| 1 May 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | PSIS | 4–0 | João Ferrari (o.g.), Syuhada (o.g.), Irfan, Novri | 3,864 | |
| 10 May 2025 | Jakarta International, North Jakarta (A) | Persija | 0–3 | 7,889 | ||
| 17 May 2025 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar (H) | Madura United | 0–2 | 5,492 | ||
| 23 May 2025 | Gelora Bung Tomo, Surabaya (A) | Persebaya | 3–1 | Irfan, Arjuna, Kopitović | 25,523 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PSM | 34 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 47 | 34 | +13 | 53 |
| 7 | Persija | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 51 |
| 8 | Bali United | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 50 |
| 9 | PSBS | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 44 | 47 | −3 | 48 |
| 10 | Arema | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 47 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing of lots.[11]
Club officials
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head coach | |
| Assistant coach | |
| Goalkeeping coach | |
| Physical coach | |
| Manager | |
| Team doctor | |
| Physiotheraphy | |
| Masseur | |
| Kitman | |
| Media officer | |
| Analyst |
Last updated: 21 September 2024
Source: LIB Official Website
Player stats
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Liga 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | Adilson Maringá | 29 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Agung Mannan | 7 | 0 | 1+6 | 0 | |
| 4 | DF | Elias Dolah | 29 | 0 | 28+1 | 0 | |
| 5 | DF | Bagas Adi Nugroho | 7 | 0 | 4+3 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | Brandon Wilson | 31 | 0 | 27+4 | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | Sidik Saimima | 17 | 0 | 8+9 | 0 | |
| 8 | MF | Mitsuru Maruoka | 25 | 2 | 17+8 | 2 | |
| 9 | FW | Boris Kopitović | 15 | 6 | 15 | 6 | |
| 10 | MF | Privat Mbarga | 32 | 10 | 30+2 | 10 | |
| 11 | MF | Yabes Roni | 20 | 0 | 12+8 | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | Nathan AriYOUTH | 2 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | |
| 17 | FW | Taufik Hidayat | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | Kadek Agung | 30 | 0 | 25+5 | 0 | |
| 20 | DF | Jaime Xavier | 12 | 0 | 8+4 | 0 | |
| 22 | MF | Novri Setiawan | 25 | 1 | 17+8 | 1 | |
| 23 | MF | Dillan Rinaldi | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 24 | DF | Ricky Fajrin | 28 | 0 | 26+2 | 0 | |
| 26 | DF | Komang Tri | 7 | 0 | 2+5 | 0 | |
| 28 | MF | Gede Sunu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 33 | DF | Made Andhika | 22 | 0 | 15+7 | 0 | |
| 41 | MF | Irfan Jaya | 33 | 8 | 28+5 | 8 | |
| 42 | MF | Maouri Simon | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 44 | DF | Kadek Arel | 17 | 0 | 16+1 | 0 | |
| 47 | MF | Rahmat Arjuna | 31 | 6 | 25+6 | 6 | |
| 55 | MF | Made Tito | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | |
| 67 | DF | Komang Aryantara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 71 | MF | Luthfi Kamal | 18 | 0 | 1+17 | 0 | |
| 72 | MF | Nyoman Adi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 76 | DF | Kadek LanangYOUTH | 4 | 0 | 2+2 | 0 | |
| 78 | MF | Komang AnantaYOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 87 | MF | Komang Dedi | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 91 | MF | Rahmat | 24 | 6 | 1+23 | 6 | |
| 95 | GK | Fitrul Dwi Rustapa | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 99 | FW | Everton | 25 | 5 | 18+7 | 5 | |
| Players transferred out during the season | |||||||
| 39 | MF | Kenzo Nambu | 13 | 1 | 3+10 | 1 | |
| 93 | DF | Gede Agus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
- Source: Match results
- Ordered by player's number.
Disciplinary record
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Liga 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Adilson Maringá | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Agung Mannan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4 | DF | Elias Dolah | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | Brandon Wilson | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | Sidik Saimima | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | Boris Kopitović | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | MF | Privat Mbarga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | MF | Yabes Roni | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | Nathan AriYOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | Kadek Agung | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | DF | Jaime Xavier | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | DF | Novri Setiawan | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 24 | DF | Ricky Fajrin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 33 | DF | Made Andhika | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 41 | MF | Irfan Jaya | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 44 | DF | Kadek Arel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 47 | MF | Rahmat Arjuna | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 55 | MF | Made Tito | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 71 | MF | Luthfi Kamal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 99 | FW | Everton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Players transferred out during the season | |||||||||
| 39 | MF | Kenzo Nambu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
- Source: Match results
- Ordered by player's number.
= Number of bookings;
= Number of sending offs after a second yellow card;
= Number of sending offs by a direct red card.
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date from | Pos. | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2024 | MF | RANS Nusantara | Free transfer | [12] | |
| 29 June 2024 | GK | Persib | Free transfer | [13] | |
| 30 June 2024 | DF | Arema | Free transfer | [14] | |
| 1 July 2024 | MF | Free agent | Free transfer | [15] | |
| 2 July 2024 | MF | PSM | Free transfer | [16] | |
| 12 July 2024 | FW | Free transfer | [17] | ||
| 12 August 2024 | MF | Free transfer | [18] | ||
| 2 January 2025 | FW | Undisclosed | [19] |
Transfers out
| Date from | Pos. | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2024 | GK | Barito Putera[a] | Free transfer | [21] | |
| 3 June 2024 | MF | Gresik United[b] | Free transfer | [3] | |
| DF | Persiku[c] | Free transfer | [24] | ||
| 4 June 2024 | FW | Free transfer | [26] | ||
| DF | Madura United[e] | Free transfer | [28] | ||
| 5 June 2024 | MF | Persiku[c] | Free transfer | [29] | |
| MF | Persebaya[f] | Free transfer | [31] | ||
| MF | Free transfer | [33] | |||
| 1 July 2024 | FW | Free agent | End of contract | [34] | |
| 12 July 2024 | FW | Bhayangkara Presisi[h] | Free transfer | [4] | |
| 16 January 2025 | MF | Borneo Samarinda | Free transfer | [36] |
Loans in
| Start date | Pos. | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January 2025 | DF | Dewa United | End of season | [37] | |
| DF | PSBS | End of season | [38] |
Loans out
| Start date | Pos. | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2024 | DF | Persebaya | End of season | [39][40] | |
| DF | Persita | End of season | [39][41] | ||
| 9 July 2024 | MF | Barito Putera | End of season | [42] | |
| 28 July 2024 | GK | Nusantara United | End of season | [43] | |
| 16 January 2025 | DF | Nusantara United | End of season | [44] |