Nickname(s) Kalinyamat Warrior Manager Esti Puji Lestari CEO Esti Puji Lestari (2016–) | Ground Capacity 25,000 Founded 11 April 1954 | |
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Owner PT. Jepara Raya Multitama Leagues Liga 1, Liga Indonesia Premier Division | ||
Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jepara, commonly known as Persijap Jepara, or Persijap is an Indonesian football club based in Jepara, Central Java. The club is currently competing in the Liga Indonesia Premier Division. Their nickname is Laskar Kalinyamat (Kalinyamat Army).
Contents
- Foundation and early years 19541994
- Modern era and recent history 1994present
- Kit suppliers
- Stadium
- Supporters
- Players
- Honours
- References
Foundation and early years (1954–1994)
Persijap was founded on 11 April 1954. Syahlan Ridwan, Jepara's Regent founded the club. They have contributed players to the Indonesia national football team squad since 1979 when Haryanto was the first choice goalkeeper of the national team. Other national team players such as Siswandi Gancis, Solekan and Warsidi was from Persijap. They managed to win the Soeratin Cup in 1982.
Modern era and recent history (1994–present)
Their recent achievements in Indonesian football was only their promotion to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division in 2000 and 2004 with coach Rudi William Keltjes. In the youth area, they managed to add two more Soeratin Cup title in 1998 and 2002. In 2007 they were also promoted to the newly formed Indonesia Super League. They also was a participant in the Indonesia Premier League before returning to the Indonesia Super League in September 2012.
In August 2014, they were relegated to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division.
Kit suppliers
Stadium
Before 2008, Persijap plays the home matches in Kamal Djunaedi Stadium. Persijap now plays their home matches in Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium.
Supporters
Persijap Jepara's supporter groups are Jetmania (Jepara Tifosi Mania) and Banaspati (Barisan Supporter Persijap Sejati).
Players
As of 13 February 2015.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.