Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Kota Administratif Depok, commonly known as Persikad, is an Indonesian football club based in Depok, West Java. They currently compete in the Championship after bought Sumut United's licence.
History This club was formed on 27 April 2018 as Persikad 1999 after the original club, Persikad Depok, was sold and moved its home base to Bogor and became Bogor Football Club (later became Sulut United). Persikad 1999 acquired another West Java club, Mars Gelatik from Purwakarta to compete in Liga 3 West Java and was officially appointed through the PSSI West Java Congress in February 2020.
After struggling for several seasons in the West Java regional league zone of Liga 3 and Liga 4, Persikad has again acquired a club. This time they acquired the club that won the 2024–25 Liga Nusantara, Sumut United, and changed its name from Persikad 1999 to Persikad Depok, similar to the name of the club that was previously sold to Bogor.
As part of the acquisition, Persikad signed Sumut United's entire coaching staff, which included head coach Ridwan Saragih, as well as bringing in 8 players from the Liga Nusantara champions — Muhammad Irfan, Reza Lubis, Bagas Prasetyo, Alif Rizky, Ghozali Aufathul, Nico Sitepu, Hamzah Deva, and Faisal Ramadoni.
Players Current squad Daftar pemain tim Persikad Depok. ileague.id.
Honours Liga 4 West Java Series 2 Runners-up (1): 2024–25
Season-by-season records SeasonLeagueTierPiala Indonesia League CupAs Persikad Depok2002Second Division3242nd––2003First Division2264th, Group A20042410th, West division2005274th, Group 12006364th, Group 22007402nd2008–09Premier Division2910th, Group 12009–1033disqualified2010First Division3575th, Group 52012First Division (BLAI)565th, Third round2013Premier Division2399th, Group 22014636th, Group 2201555did not finish2016Indonesia Soccer Championship B534th, Group 22017Liga 2615th, Group 2As Persikad 19992019427Round of 12––2020season abandoned423rd, 2022–23322023–24423rd, 2024–25Liga 4 West Java S25282ndRebranding to Persikad Depok after takeover of Sumut United2025–26Championship2208th, Group 1––2026–2720TBDTBD
Supporters and rivalries Persikad has a core fan base known as Depok Mania. Other supporter groups include Persikad Fans Curva Sud and Ultras Persikad, both of which are primarily based in Depok. Apart from that, Depok is also known as the base of The Jakmania, supporters of Persija Jakarta, which is already big and established.
Due to their historical ties and proximity to Bogor Regency, which is the base of Persikabo Bogor, the two teams have met several times in matches called the Ciliwung derby. The match is often marked by high tension between the supporters of the two teams who are involved in clashes in the stadium and on the street when they meet. Another rivalry is with Persija Jakarta in the Persija Jakarta–Persikad Depok rivalry.Ratusan Penonton Saksikan Laga Persija vs Persikad. Tribunnews.com. Diakses 24 September 2026.
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