Persiku Kudus
Association football team in Indonesia

Football club
Persiku Kudus
Full namePersatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Kudus
NicknamesMacan Muria
(The Muria Tigers)
Laskar Telingsing (Telingsing Warriors)
Short nameKDS
Founded1 January 1934; 92 years ago (1 January 1934) (Pre-independence Indonesia)
12 April 1955; 70 years ago (12 April 1955) (Post-independence Indonesia)
GroundWergu Wetan Stadium
Capacity± 6,251[1]
OwnerBellinda Putri Sabrina Birton
PresidentBellinda Putri Sabrina Birton[2]
Head coachBambang Pujo Sumantri[3]
LeagueChampionship
2025–26Liga 2/Relegation Round (Group J), 1st
Websitewww.persiku.com
Current season

Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Kudus (lit. 'Indonesian Football Association of Kudus'), simply known as Persiku Kudus is an Indonesian professional football club based in Kudus Regency, Central Java. Persiku is currently competing in the Championship. It has the nicknames Macan Muria and Laskar Telingsing, and its supporters are known as the SMM (Suporter Macan Muria). Persiku is headquartered at the Wergu Wetan Stadium.[4]

Persiku's best achievement was in 2005 Liga Indonesia Second Division, as they managed to become champions in a 2–1 victory over Perserang Serang. Persiku's player Agus Santiko was the top scorer with 16 goals.[5]

History

Football activities in Kudus have actually existed since the Dutch East Indies era, but there was no organization to oversee it.[6] It is officially stated that Persiku Kudus was founded on 1 January 1934.[7] Football in Kudus got an umbrella organization on 12 April 1955 with the establishment of the Indonesian Football Association of Kudus or Persiku Kudus, which was initiated by a TNI officer Major Supardiyono, who at the time served as Dandim Kudus. Since then, Persiku Kudus has become association that oversees all football activities in Kudus Regency. Football became a kind of self-identification, social, and cultural process for the people of Kudus.[6]

Identity

  • The First Logo of Persiku Kudus
    The First Logo of Persiku Kudus

Motto

Sengkuyung Bareng (working together in a spirit of mutual cooperation) is the foundation for Persiku Kudus. This motto is the result of cooperation between various parties, including supporters, government, and the private sector, to realize the club glory.[8][9][10]

Records

Divisi Utama Liga Indonesia

League 3

  • 2017: League 3, last 6 round (Central Java Region)
  • 2018: 3rd in Group 1 (Central Java Region)
  • 2019: Central Java champions, Java Regional round
  • 2020: Canceled due COVID–19 pandemic in Indonesia
  • 2021–22: 5th in group A (Central Java Region)
  • 2022–23: Last 18 round (Central Java Region), Liga 3 National Phase abandoned after due Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster
  • 2023–24: Semifinal (Central Java Region) & 3rd in the last 8 round (National Phase), promoted

League 2

  • 2024–25: 1st in group J (Relegation Round)

Players

Current squad

As of 12 September 2025[11]

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
1 GK  IDN Ridho Al Wafaa
3 DF  IDN Crah Angger
4 DF  IDN Aed Tri Oka
6 MF  IDN Ahmad Baasith
7 FW  IDN Nur Azji
8 MF  IDN Dave Mustaine
9 FW  BRA Igor Henrique
10 MF  JPN Noriki Akada
11 FW  IDN Khoirul Anam
12 FW  IDN Lerby Eliandry
14 MF  IDN Dheo Budi
15 MF  IDN Abdul Khafid
17 FW  IDN Ferry Cahyo
19 FW  IDN Alberta Nino
20 GK  IDN Eko Saputro
No. Pos. Nation Player
21 MF  IDN Sandi Sute (captain)
23 FW  IDN Arsyad Yusgiantoro
25 DF  IDN Irvan Febrianto
27 DF  IDN Aldo Claudio
29 FW  IDN Raia Irvanza
31 GK  IDN Nuri Agus Wibowo
33 DF  SRB Ivan Marić
50 DF  IDN Yohanes Kandaimu
69 MF  IDN Jordan Zamorano
73 DF  IDN Bhima Wibnu
75 DF  IDN Fahad Abdullah
77 FW  IDN Putra Chaniago
87 DF  IDN Fathul Ihsan
88 FW  IDN Angga Wahid
97 FW  IDN Firman Januari

Notable foreign players

Non-playing staff

Advisory board

Position Name
Chairman Indonesia Nusron Wahid[14]
Deputy chairman Indonesia Mawahib Afkar

Management

The current management of Persiku Kudus is as follows:[15]

Position Name
General director Indonesia Abdul Fuad Amirul Adha
Deputy general director Indonesia Irwan Syah
Finance director Indonesia Imam Baikuni
Operations and business director Indonesia Muh. Abdul Idris
Technical director Argentina Marcos Guillermo Samso[16]
President Indonesia Anthonius Budiawan Perwata
Manager Indonesia Widhoro Heriyanto
Assistant manager Indonesia M. Failani Fasa
Media officer Indonesia Syaiful Romansah

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Indonesia Bambang Pujo Sumantri
Assistant coaches Indonesia Noor Hadi
Indonesia M. Syaiful Annas
Physical coach Indonesia Budi Kurnia
Goalkeeper coach Indonesia Wahyudi
Team doctor Indonesia Andy Permana
Physiotherapist Indonesia Dewan Widya Darma
Masseur Indonesia Agus Fariqi
Kitman Indonesia Rebo
Indonesia Mulyono
Indonesia Safrudin Yusuf

Head coaching history

Season Name
2004–2006 Indonesia M. Hanafing Ibrahim[17]
2007 Indonesia Subangkit
2008 Indonesia Lukas Tumbuan[18]
2008 Indonesia Kasiadi[19]
2009 Indonesia Welly Podungge
2010 Indonesia Lukas Tumbuan
2011–2012 Indonesia Riono Asnan
2013 Indonesia Lukas Tumbuan
2014 Indonesia Agus Riyanto
2015 Indonesia Riono Asnan
2016–2018 Indonesia Yayat R. Hidayat
2019 Indonesia Subangkit
2020 Indonesia Hartono Ruslan[20]
2021 Indonesia Cucun Sulistyo[21]
2022 Indonesia M. Irfan[22]
2023–24 Indonesia Denny Rumba
2024/2025 Indonesia Sudirman[23]
Indonesia Awaludin (Caretaker)[24]
Indonesia Bonggo Pribadi[25]
Indonesia Alfiat[26]
2025/2026 Indonesia Alfiat
Indonesia Noor Hadi (Caretaker)[15]
Indonesia Bambang Pujo Sumantri[3]

Apparel

The following is the official apparel of Persiku Kudus.[27][28]

Period Kit manufacturer
1994–1995 Germany Adidas
2005 Thailand FBT Sports 1952
2007 Germany Adidas
2008–2010 Indonesia Vilour
2012 Indonesia Vilour
2014 Indonesia Vienna Sport
2015 Indonesia Moeria Jersey
2017 Indonesia Calsie Sport
2018 Indonesia PSO Apparel
2019 Indonesia Vilour
2020 Indonesia Total Sportswear
2021 Indonesia PSO Apparel
2022 Indonesia MJS Apparel
2023– Indonesia Total Sportswear

Season-by-season records

Season(s) League/Division Tms. Pos. Piala Indonesia AFC competition(s)
1994–95 Premier Division 34 12th, West division – – –
1995–96 Premier Division 31 Withdrew – – –
2004 Second Division 41 3rd, First round – – –
2005 Second Division 24 1 First round – –
2006 First Division 36 8th, Group 2 Round of 16 – –
2007 First Division 40 2nd, Group 2 – – –
2008–09 Premier Division 29 13th, Group 2 First round – –
2009–10 Premier Division 33 11th, Group 3 – – –
2010–11 Premier Division 39 7th, Group 3 – – –
2011–12 Premier Division 22 Second round – – –
2013 Premier Division 39 4th, Group 2 – – –
2014 Premier Division 60 7th, Group 4 – – –
2015 Liga Nusantara season abandoned – – –
2016 ISC Liga Nusantara 32 4 – – –
2017 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in Provincial round – – –
2018 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in Provincial round – – –
2019 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in Regional round – – –
2020 Liga 3 season abandoned – – –
2021–22 Liga 3 64 Eliminated in Provincial round – – –
2022–23 Liga 3 season abandoned – – –
2023–24 Liga 3 80 3rd, Fourth round – – –
2024–25 Liga 2 26 1st, Relegation round – – –
2025–26 Championship 20 (Group 2) – – –

Honours

References

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  15. ^ a b "Persiku Kudus Umumkan Susunan Manajemen Baru dan Tunjuk Noor Hadi Sebagai Caretaker". Media Muria. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Ingin Bangkit di Putaran Kedua, Persiku Kudus Tunjuk Direktur Teknik Baru Marcos G. Samso dari Argentina" (in Indonesian). Berita Jateng TV. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  17. ^ "Profil M. Hanafing Ibrahim". Instagram Persipa Pati. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  18. ^ "Dua Pemain Asing Persiku tak Bisa Berlaga". kompas.com (in Indonesian). 16 October 2008. Archived from the original on 23 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Diterjang Masalah, Persiku Terus Melaju" (in Indonesian). Okezone Bola. 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
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  24. ^ "Manajemen Persiku Tunjuk Awaludin Jadi Caretaker Jelang Laga Lawan Bhayangkara FC" (in Indonesian). Info Seputar Kudus. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  25. ^ "Bonggo Pribadi Resmi Jadi Pelatih Persiku di Putaran Kedua Liga 2" (in Indonesian). BetaNews ID. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Profil Alfiat Nahkoda Baru Persiku Kudus dan Ambisi Mengamankan Posisi di Liga 2". Jawa Pos Radar Kudus. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  27. ^ "Museum Jersey Persiku Kudus". Instagram Persiku Matchworn. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  28. ^ "Apparel Persiku Kudus" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  29. ^ "Dipaksa Bermain Ekstra Time Lawan Persekat, Persiku Kudus Akhirnya Juara Liga 3 Jateng". jateng.tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  • Official website (in Indonesian)
  • Persiku Kudus club details Archived 26 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine
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