PSIS Semarang
Association football team in Indonesia
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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 are set to compete in Championship, the second tier of Indonesian football, following relegation in the 2024–25 Liga 1 season.
(Mahesa Jenar Army)
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| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang | ||
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| Nicknames | Laskar Mahesa Jenar (Mahesa Jenar Army) | ||
| Short name | SMG | ||
| Founded | 18 May 1932 | ||
| Ground | Jatidiri Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 18,000 | ||
| Owner | PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang | ||
| CEO | Datu Nova Fatmawati | ||
| Head coach | Andri Ramawi Putra | ||
| League | Championship | ||
| 2024–25 | Liga 1, 18th of 18 (relegated) | ||
| Website | psis | ||
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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.
Liga 1 era
PSIS were relegated to Liga 2 three matchweeks before the end of the 2024–25 Liga 1 season.[2]
Players
Current squad
- As of 6 February 2026[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Retired numbers
- 9 – Erik Dwi Ermawansyah (posthumous)[4]
- 22 – Hari Nur Yulianto[5]
Season-by-season records
| Season | League | Tier | Pos | Piala Indonesia | ACLE | ACL 2 | ACGL | ACC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | Premier Division | 1 | 13th, East Division | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1995–96 | 10th, East Division | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1996–97 | 6th, Central Division | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1997–98 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1998–99 | 1st | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1999–2000 | 13th, East Division | – | First round | – | – | – | ||
| 2001 | First Division | 2 | 1st | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 | Premier Division | 1 | 8th, East Division | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 | 13th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2004 | 10th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2005 | 3rd | R2 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2006 | 2nd | R2 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2007–08 | 10th, West Division | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2008–09 | ISL | 18th | R2 | – | – | – | – | |
| 2009–10 | Premier Division | 2 | 6th, Group 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2010–11 | 8th, Group 2 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2011–12 | 5th, Group 2 | R3 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2013 | Premier Division (LPIS) | 10th, Group 1 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Premier Division (LI) | 4th, Second round | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2014 | Premier Division | Third Round | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2015 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2016 | ISC B | 3rd, Second Round | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2017 | Liga 2 | 3rd | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2018 | Liga 1 | 1 | 10th | R16 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 14th | – | – | – | – | |||
| 2020 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2021–22 | 7th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2022–23 | 13th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2023–24 | 6th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2024–25 | 18th | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2025–26 | Championship | 2 | , Group 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Continental record
- As of 1 September 1999
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 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)[6] 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.[7] PSIS supporters had a rivalry with Persijap Jepara because of the riots that had taken place.[8]
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 appearance of the Warak Ngendog animal is that its head resembles a horned dragon, its neck is long like a camel, while its body, legs and tail resemble those of a goat. At first glance, the Warak ngendog animal is similar to the Qilin animal, but the Kirin has a body like a horse and a tail like a lion.
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.
Official staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Chief Executive Officer |  Datu Nova Fatmawati |
| Chief Operating Officer | Fariz Julinar Maurisal |
| Manager | Krisna Handaru Murti |
| Assistant Manager | Imanuel Anton Nikiyulun Mochammad Reza Handhika |
| Team Secretary | Wafa Amri |
| Technical Director |  Ángel Alfredo Vera |
| Head Coach | Andri Ramawi Putra |
| Assistant Coach | Anang Dwita Dina Mutiara |
| Goalkeeping Coach | I Komang Putra |
| Fitness Coach | Muhammad Yusuf Rojali Rohmatillah |
| Analyst | Lutfi Naziul Fahri |
| Team Doctor | Radityo Haryo Yudhanto |
| Physiotherapist | Dodi Okta Fiandanu |
| Kitman | Ahmad Muala Isnad Rosa Lukman Hakim |
| Masseur | Abdul Kharis Murtadlo Adam Tri Nugroho |
Source: [citation needed]
Honours
| Domestic | ||||
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| League/Division | Titles | Runners-up | Seasons won | Seasons runners-up |
| Perserikatan | 1 | 0 | 1986–87 | |
| Liga Indonesia Premier Division | 1 | 1 | 1998–99 | 2006 |
| Liga Indonesia First Division | 1 | 0 | 2001 | |
| Perserikatan First Division | 1 | 0 | 1983[9] | |
AFC (Asian competitions)
- Asian Club Championship
- First round (1): 1999–2000
