Persebaya Surabaya
Association football team in Indonesia

Football club
Persebaya Surabaya
Full namePersatuan Sepakbola Surabaya
Nicknames
  • Bajul Ijo (The Green Crocodiles)
  • Green Force and Bonek (supporters)
Short name
  • PBY
Founded18 June 1927; 98 years ago (18 June 1927) (as Soerabhaiasche Indonesische Voetbal Bond)
GroundGelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Capacity46,806
Owners
  • Koperasi Surya Abadi Persebaya (30%)
  • PT DBL Indonesia (70%)[1]
CEOAzrul Ananda
ManagerYahya Alkatiri
CoachBernardo Tavares
LeagueSuper League
2024–25Liga 1, 4th of 18
Websitewww.persebaya.id
Current season

Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya (lit. 'Football Association of Surabaya'), commonly known as Persebaya Surabaya or simply Persebaya (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈpersɛbaja]), is an Indonesian professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. The club currently plays in the Super League, the top flight of Indonesian football. Persebaya Surabaya is regarded as one of the most iconic and successful teams in the country, winning numerous Indonesian League titles and tournaments.

History

In the 2009–10 season, Persebaya began as a promoted team in the Indonesia Super League but ended the season relegated after a "walkover" (WO) loss to Persik Kediri.[2][3] The club subsequently joined the breakaway Indonesian Premier League, with Assistant Manager Cholid Goromah stating that the decision was driven by a desire for significant changes in Indonesian football, and denying that it was due to relegation or a lack of regional government funding (APBD).[4]

Persebaya Surabaya squad during their championship 2004 Liga Indonesia Premier Division

In the 2017 season, Persebaya Surabaya won the Liga 2, defeating PSMS Medan in the final which was held at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.[5]

In 2019, Persebaya competed in the pre-season tournament President's Cup. They managed to reach the final stage and lost in the Super East Java Derby against Arema, aggregately 2–4.[6]

In October 2019, Persebaya appointed their legend Aji Santoso as new coach, replacing Wolfgang Pikal.[7] Under his management, the club finished 5th in 2021–22 season.[8]


Stadium

Persebaya plays their home matches at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, which replaced the older Gelora 10 November Stadium.[9] English side Queens Park Rangers played a friendly match against Persebaya on 23 July 2012 in Gelora Bung Tomo. The visitors won the match, 2–1.[10]

Supporters and rivalries

Supporters

Bonek logo

The supporters of Persebaya are known as Bonek, this an acronym from Bondho (resource) and Nekat (reckless). Bonek is one of the biggest supporter groups in Indonesia.[11][12] also Persebaya supporters they called as Green Force which mean The Green-Green Troops are synonymous with Persebaya.[13]

The song "Song for Pride", is an anthem song Persebaya Surabaya, this song was composed by Mahardika Nurdian Syahputra.[14]

Friendship

Bonek has a good relationship with Bobotoh, Supporters of Persib Bandung.[15] Their friendship began with fans who often made headlines as supporters of the rioters.

Rivalries

The main rivalry with Arema FC is known as the Super East Java derby this match was born from the hostility of the fans and showed the best in East Java, the supporters should not be brought together by the Indonesian Police because of the possibility of clashes between groups.[16][17]

The match with PSIS Semarang was born from the controversy of Sepakbola Gajah since Perserikatan.[18] Until now the two clubs when they meet always compete with high tension.[19]

Persebaya also has another rival with PSMS Medan, Persija Jakarta, PSM Makassar, Persib Bandung in the Perserikatan era.[20][21]

Sponsorship

The main sponsorship list is as follows.[22]

  • Kapal Api
  • MPM Honda Jatim
  • Indomie
  • Citicon
  • Teh Bonteh
  • Extra Joss

Colours and crest

From the foundation of the club, the common home official kit includes a green shirt, green shorts, with yellow combinations. Green and yellow colours are also seen in the crest. The away kit of the club is associated with a yellow background. Green and yellow have become the club's official Persebaya Surabaya colors.

Players

Current squad

As of 12 January 2026[23]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF  IDN Arief Catur
3 DF  BRA Gustavo Fernandes
4 DF  MKD Dime Dimov
5 DF  MKD Risto Mitrevski
7 MF  MEX Francisco Rivera
8 MF  IDN Oktafianus Fernando
9 FW  IDN Rizky Dwi Pangestu
10 FW  BRA Bruno Moreira (captain)
11 FW  MNE Mihailo Perović
12 MF  IDN Alfan Suaib
15 DF  IDN Mikael Tata
17 DF  BRA Jefferson
18 DF  IDN Randy May
21 GK  IDN Ernando Ari
22 FW  TLS Gali Freitas
23 DF  IDN Kadek Raditya
24 DF  BRA Léo Lelis
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 MF  IDN Dimas Wicaksono
27 GK  IDN Rendy Oscario
33 DF  IDN Koko Ari
39 GK  IDN Ilham Al-Arif
52 GK  IDN Andhika Ramadhani
53 MF  IDN Rachmat Irianto
55 MF  IDN Sadida Nugraha
66 DF  IDN Sheva Kardanu
68 MF  IDN Toni Firmansyah
72 MF  IDN Alfredo Naraya
77 FW  IDN Malik Risaldi
81 MF  IDN Ichsas Baihaqi
83 FW  BRA Bruno Paraíba
88 MF  MNE Miloš Raičković
91 FW  SRB Dejan Tumbas
99 FW  BRA Diego Maurício

Retired numbers

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
73 DF  IDN Fedly Damara (at Persekat Tegal)

Management

Honours

Domestic
1st tier Titles Runners-up Seasons won Seasons runners-up
Perserikatan 4 8 1951, 1952, 1975–78, 1987–88 1938, 1941, 1942, 1964–65, 1969–71, 1971–73, 1986–87, 1989–90
Liga Indonesia Premier Division / Liga 1 2 2 1996–97, 2004 1998–99, 2019
Indonesia Premier League 0 1 2011–12
2nd tier Titles Runners-up Seasons won Seasons runners-up
Liga 2 3 0 2003, 2006, 2017
Domestic
Cup competitions Titles Runners-up Seasons won Seasons runners-up
Piala Utama[25] 1 0 1990[26]
Indonesia President's Cup 0 1 2019
Piala Jusuf
(Makassar) 		1 0 1970
Piala Surya
(Surabaya) 		3 0 1975, 1976, 1977
Piala Tugu Muda
(Semarang) 		1 0 1989
Piala Persija 1 0 1988
Piala Gubernur Jatim 2 0 2006, 2020
Piala Dirgantara 1 0 2017
Piala Indonesia 0 0
International
Friendly tournament Titles Runners-up Seasons won Seasons runners-up
Aga Khan Gold Cup 0 1 1970[27]
Unity Cup 1 0 2011[28]

Ranking

World ranking

As of 4 August 2024[29]
Current rank Country Team Points
1351 Uruguay Albion F.C. 1314
1352 Azerbaijan Gabala SC 1313
1353 Indonesia Persebaya 1313
1354 Ivory Coast SC Gagnoa 1313
1355 Ecuador América de Quito 1313

AFC ranking

As of 4 August 2024
Current rank Country Team Points
136 Iran Nassaji Mazandaran 1315
137 Saudi Arabia Al Raed 1314
138 Indonesia Persebaya 1313
139 Indonesia Semen Padang 1312
140 Iran Shahr Khodro F.C. 1312

Season-by-season records

Season League/Division Tms. Pos. Piala Indonesia AFC competition(s) ASEAN Club Championship
1994–95 Premier Division 34 9 in East Div. – – – –
1995–96 Premier Division 31 7 in East Div. – – – –
1996–97 Premier Division 33 1 – – – –
1997–98 Premier Division 31 did not finish – Asian Club Championship First round –
1998–99 Premier Division 28 2 – – – –
1999–2000 Premier Division 28 6 in East Div. – Asian Cup Winners' Cup Second round –
2001 Premier Division 28 Semifinal – – – –
2002 Premier Division 24 11 in East Div. – – – –
2003 First Division 26 1 – – – –
2004 Premier Division 18 1 – – – –
2005 Premier Division 28 Second round (relegated) Quarter final AFC Champions League Group stage –
2006 First Division 36 1 Quarter final – – –
2007–08 Premier Division 36 14 in East Div. Second round – – –
2008–09 Premier Division 29 4 (PO Winners) Third round – – –
2009–10 Super League 18 17 Quarter final – – –
2010–11 LPI 19 1 – – – –
2011–12 Indonesian Premier League 12 2 Semi-finals – – –
2013 Indonesian Premier League 16 Season unfinished – – – –
2014
2015
2016
2017 Liga 2 61 1 – – – –
2018 Liga 1 18 5 Quarter-finals – – –
2019 Liga 1 18 2 – – –
2020 Liga 1 18 did not finish – – – –
2021–22 Liga 1 18 5 – – – –
2022–23 Liga 1 18 6 – – – –
2023–24 Liga 1 18 12 – – – –
2024–25 Liga 1 18 4 – – – –
2025–26 Super League 18 TBD – – – –
Key
  • Tms. = Number of teams
  • Pos. = Position in league

AFC

Performance in AFC competitions

Season Competition Round Nat Club Home Away
1997–98 Asian Club Championship First round South Korea Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 1–2 1–4
1999–2000 Asian Cup Winners' Cup Second round Thailand Bangkok Bank 0–1 0–5
2005 AFC Champions League Group stage Thailand Krung Thai 1–2 0–1
Vietnam Binh Dinh 1–0 0–0
South Korea Busan IPark 0–3 0–4

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  • Persebaya Surabaya at Soccerway
  • Official website (in Indonesian)
  • Official store of Persebaya
  • [1] of Persebaya 1927
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