Short name Persebaya Investors Jawa Pos Group Founder M. Pamoedji | Ground Capacity 55.000 Arena/Stadium Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium Founded 1927 | |
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Full name Persatuan Sepakbola Surabaya Nickname(s) Bajul Ijo (The Green Crocodile)
The Green Force Ground Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya CEO I Gede Widiade (13 Oct 2013–) League Liga Indonesia Premier Division | ||
Persebaya Surabaya, or Persebaya, is a professional football club based in Surabaya, East Java. They play in Liga 2.
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History
Persebaya status was reinstated as the member of PSSI in January 2017 after being sanctioned due to playing in an illegal competition. They will participate again in 2017 Liga 2.
Stadium
thumb|right|700px|Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo, Surabaya Persebaya plays their home matches in Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium.
Supporters
The supporters of Persebaya are known as Bonek (abbreviation of Bondo Nekat, literally "The Reckless People") and were known for violence and hooliganism in the past and present.
Bonek fans have a strong rivalry with Aremania, the fans of Arema Indonesia. This game is often called the East Java Derby.
Current squad
As of 20 February 2017.Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.