Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, commonly known as Persipura, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1963 and currently competes in the Championship.
One of the giants of modern football in Indonesia, Persipura has won numerous league and cup titles. The club is known for having a distinct playing style, which often showcases the individual abilities of players. Persipura is also known for producing great players from Papua such as Rully Nere, Jack Komboy, Eduard Ivakdalam, Boaz Solossa, Ian Louis Kabes, Imanuel Wanggai, and Titus Bonai.
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. In the final match of that season which took place on 31 August at Senayan Stadium, they lost to Persiraja Banda Aceh 3–1. The goalscorers were Leo Kapisa on 15th minute for Persipura, Rustam Syafari ('45), and Bustamam ('55, '81) for Persiraja.
Modern era and recent history (1994–present)
Liga Indonesia (1994-2007) 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.
Indonesian Super League (2008-2015) Persipura dominated Indonesian football under the control of Brazilian coach Jacksen F. Tiago by winning the Indonesia Super League (ISL, present: Liga 1) in 2009, 2011 and 2013. They also managed to finish as runners-up three times during ISL era. When PSSI was under FIFA sanctions, Indonesia Soccer Championship was held in 2016 which the team came out as champions.
Liga 1 (2017-2022) Persipura endured difficult challenges in 2021-22 season which saw two senior figures Boaz Solossa and Tinus Pae were fired from the club due to disciplinary reasons, but the latter was signed back in mid-season. It also had its points deducted by 3 points after failing to appear in a match against Madura United F.C. on 21 February 2022. Eventually, after disappointing results all season, Persipura was relegated which ended its 29-year spell on the highest level of Indonesian football league. The team won its last match of the season against Persita Tangerang 3–0 on 31 March 2022, but it wasn't enough as PS Barito Putera, which had had 2 points advantage prior to the final matchday, drew 1–1 against Persib Bandung. Barito finished above Persipura although having the same points due to head-to-head rule.
Continental Competitions On many occasions, Persipura played in AFC Cup and AFC Champions League, which began from 2010 AFC Champions League group stage. They drew against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Changchun Yatai F.C. and Kashima Antlers, which saw them finished bottom of the group with only one win against Changchun Yatai. In the following year, Persipura debuted in AFC Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals where they were beaten by an Iraqi team Erbil SC. In 2012, Persipura failed to qualify for 2012 AFC Champions League group stage, lost to Adelaide United FC in play-off. In 2014, Persipura qualified again for AFC Cup, topped the group stage where they played against Churchill Brothers S.C., Home United, and New Radiant S.C. In Round of 16, they won against Yangon United F.C. 9-2 where Boakay Eddie Foday scored 5 goals. They also beat Kuwait SC in the quarter-final and advanced to the semifinals to play against Qadsia SC. However, Persipura was beaten by the Kuwaiti team 10–2 on aggregate. Persipura qualified for AFC Cup the third time in 2015 after finishing as runner-ups of 2014 Indonesia Super League. The group stage saw them finished first among Bengaluru FC, Maziya, and Warriors FC. In Round of 16, they were about to play against Pahang FA, but the Malaysian team could not attend the match due to visa reasons and the match was deemed a walkover. Eventually, Persipura's campaign ended when FIFA sanctioned PSSI which was intervened by Indonesian government, thus all football activities in Indonesia were suspended.
Persipura was scheduled to compete in 2021 AFC Cup, but the competition itself was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Persipura Jayapura squad during their championship season +The usual starting line-up 2005 season2008–09 season2010–11 season2013 season
Relegation
in the 2021-22 season, Persipura were relegated due to the many defeats they experienced at the start of the season. Persipura finally started to improve after sacking coach Jacksen F. Tiago and replacing him with his former Argentina coach Angel Alfredo Vera. But unfortunately it was too late, Persipura finally had to be relegated from Liga 1 after finishing dramatically in 16th position out of 18 clubs.
Previously, Persipura only competed in the Perserikatan Premier Division (Second Division), after being relegated in 1989. They only got promoted again in 1993 after winning the Perserikatan Premier Division and then had to be relegated back to Liga 2 (Second Division), after 28 years of competing and making great history in Indonesia's top football competition.
Stadium Mandala Stadium Persipura uses Mandala Stadium, located on Dock V Jayapura facing Humboldt Bay, as their home ground.
Lukas Enembe Stadium Persipura used to always use the Mandala Stadium as their home and To compete in Liga 2 for the 2022-2023 season, Persipura received permission from the Governor of Papua Province, Lukas Enembe to use the biggest stadium in Papua which is Lukas Enembe Stadium along with the training field next to the main stadium. And also the archery athlete's guesthouse beside the main stadium is used by Persipura players to live in while doing training camps by also getting Gym and other facilities as well.
Supporters Their supporters are called Persipura Mania. They also have hardline fans or ultras namely Ultras BCN1963, Black Danger Community, The Karakas, and The Comen's.
Sponsorship Bank Papua PT. Freeport Indonesia
Kit supplier
Adidas (1995–1998) Reebok (1999–2000) Nike (2001) Umbro (2002–2004) Specs (2005–2006) (2010–2025) In-House (2007–2008) Multi Sport (2007–2008) Lotto (2009–2010) Cendrawasih Karsa (2025–present)
Coaches Year Manager 2003 Rudy William Keltjes 2004 Suharno 2005 Rahmad Darmawan 2006 Toni Netto 2006 Mettu Duaramuri 2007 Ivan Kolev 2007 Irfan Bakti Abu Salim 2007–08 Raja Isa 2008–14 Jacksen F. Tiago 2015–16 Osvaldo Lessa 2016–17 Alfredo Vera 2017 Liestiadi 2017 Wanderley da Silva 2018 Peter Butler 2018 Amilton Silva 2018 Osvaldo Lessa 2019 Luciano Leandro 2019–21 Jacksen F. Tiago 2021–22 Alfredo Vera 2022–23 Ricky Nelson 2023 Tony Ho 2023–2025 Ricardo Salampessy 2025–2026 Rahmad Darmawan 2026 Andri Ramawi Putra 2026– Regi Aditya The coach whose name is in bold is the one who brings the champion.
Personnel Coaching staff PositionName Head coach Regi Aditya Assistant coaches Izaac Wanggai Dadan Sukmana Goalkeeping coach Agung Prasetyo Fitness coach Elsa Pramudya Team doctor Benny Suripatty Analyst Vincensius Ronald Physiotherapist Dian Efrianto Masseur Yulianto Kali Kalbar
Management PositionNameChairman Benhur Tomi ManoDirector of Footbal Ángel Alfredo VeraVice Director of Football Esteban BustoManager Eveline InjayaSecretary Nurul Reski
Players
Current squad
Season-by-season records SeasonLiga IndonesiaPiala IndonesiaAFC CupAFC Champions LeagueTop scorersDivisionNameGoalPremier (East)32139102240428th — — —1995–96Premier (East)3014794732485th — — — Chris Yarangga 20(2S Group C)32016262nd(KO)10013403rd1996–97Premier (East)2011273122354th — — —rowspan=2 rowspan=2 (2S Group C)30033604th1997–98Premier (East)164662423187th — — —1998–99Premier (East)103341516125th — — —1999–2000Premier (East)2611783724405th — — —2001Premier (East)25102133027328th — — — Chris Yarangga92002Premier (East)2210484325343rd — — — Eduard Ivakdalam14(2S Group A)31023233rd2003Premier38177146651585th — — — Jimmy Suparno142004Premier3411101339434313th — — — David da Rocha82005Premier (East)2614483117461stRound of 16 — — Eduard Ivakdalam8(2S Group B)33003091st(KO)1100321st2006Premier (East)269892723358th2nd — — Cristian Carrasco122007–08Premier (East)3419785424641st2nd — — Alberto Gonçalves20(2S Group B)32108171st(KO)1010003rd2008–09ISL3425548125801st2nd — — Boaz Solossa282009–10ISL34181336232672nd 4th —Group Stage Alberto Gonçalves182010–11ISL2817926323601st —Quarter-final — Boaz Solossa222011–12ISL3420866535682nd — —Qualifying Play-off Alberto Gonçalves252013ISL3425728218821st — — — Boaz Solossa252014ISL (East)2010912915392nd —Semi-final — Boaz Solossa11(2S Group A)640296121st(KO)2110422nd2015ISL2016ISC A3420865327681st — — —2017Liga 13417986437605th — — — Addison Alves152018Liga 1341281449464412th — — — Boaz Solossa112019Liga 134141194738533rd Round of 32 — — Titus Bonai112020Liga 12021–22Liga 134109153647 3616th — — — Feri Pahabol92022–23Liga 22023–24Liga 2 (Group 4 in regular round)123541517144th — — — Ramai Rumakiek10(Group D in Relegation round)632164111st2024–25Liga 2 (Group 3 in regular round)147252514233rd — — — Ramai Rumakiek22(Group K in Relegation round)8422184143rd(Relegation playoff)110021–PO Winners2025–26Championship (Group 2 in regular round)2717554417562nd — — — Matheus Silva11(Promotion playoff)100101–PO Losers2026–27Championship (Group 2)000000TBD———TBD0
QR Qualification Round NP Not Participated
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.
Player records
All time topscorer
YearPlayerCapsGoalsRatio 2005–2021 Boaz Solossa 359 225 0.62 2005–present Ian Louis Kabes 335 44 0.13 2009–2010, 2011–2012 Beto Goncalves 66 43 0.65 2010–2014 Zah Rahan Krangar 80 24 0.30 1994–2010 Eduard Ivakdalam 218 21 0.9 2007–2009 Ernest Jeremiah 32 20 0.62
Asian clubs ranking
Current Rank Country Team Points 71 Jeju United FC 1380 72 Borneo F.C. Samarinda 1379 73 Persipura Jayapura 1376 74 Sydney FC 1376 75 Salgaocar FC 1372
Honours TypeFormatCompetitionTitlesSeasonsDomesticPerserikatan/Liga Indonesia Premier Division/Indonesia Soccer Championship A/Super LeagueTop Tier Division52005, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2013, 2016Piala Presiden Soeharto/Piala Keraton II/Inter Island CupDomestic Cup Competitions31976, 2009, 2011Indonesian Community ShieldCommunity Shield 12009 Other Achievements
Domestic Cup Competitions
Piala Indonesia Runners-up (3): 2006, 2007–08, 2008–09
Continental AFC Champions League Elite Group stage (1): 2010 AFC Champions League Two Semi-finals (1): 2014 Friendly Tournament South Vietnam Independence Cup Runners-up (1): 1974 SCTV Cup Winners (1): 2011
Performances in AFC club competitions