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| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang | ||
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| Nicknames | Laskar Mahesa Jenar (Mahesa Jenar Army) | ||
| Short name | SMG | ||
| Founded | 18 May 1932; 93 years ago (1932-05-18) | ||
| Ground | Jatidiri Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 18,000 | ||
| Owner | PT Mahesa Jenar Semarang | ||
| CEO | Datu Nova Fatmawati | ||
| Head coach | Jafri Sastra | ||
| League | Championship | ||
| 2024–25 | Liga 1, 18th of 18 (relegated) | ||
| Website | psis | ||
 Current season | |||
Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Semarang (lit. 'Indonesian Football Association of Semarang'), commonly known by its abbreviationPSIS is an Indonesian professionalfootball club based inSemarang,Central Java. The club play their home matches at theJatidiri Stadium. They are set to compete inChampionship, the second tier ofIndonesian football, following relegation in the2024–25 Liga 1 season.
Founded on 18 May 1932, PSIS is one of the oldest football teams inIndonesia. It was previously known asVoetbalbond Indonesia Semarang.
Before the professional league was held in 1994–1995, PSIS joinedPerserikatan, an amateur football competition organized by thePSSI. Their greatest success was in the 1986–87 season, when PSIS won the title after defeatingPersebaya Surabaya in the final 1–0 bySyaiful Amri's goal. At the time, PSIS legendRibut Waidi was in the team. There is now a sculpture of Ribut Waidi in the center of Semarang.
In 1994, when Perserikatan andGalatama merged to formLiga Indonesia, PSIS was placed in the Premier division. In the 1998–1999 season, PSIS attained their highest achievement by winning the probe. In the final, PSIS defeated Persebaya 1–0 in a final match held atManado. The goal was scored by Tugiyo in the injury time of the second half. However, PSIS was ironically relegated in 1999–2000 season. A year later, PSIS managed to secure a promotion back to the Premier division.
PSIS Semarang made a surprise by accomplishing the 3rd place after defeatingPSMS Medan with a score of 2–1. The players likeMuhammad Ridwan,Khusnul Yaqien,Modestus Setiawan,Idrus Gunawan,Maman Abdurrahman,Abdoulaye Djibril Diallo andEmanuel de Porras became superstars and wanted by bigger teams. Result was achieved by coachBambang Nurdiansyah.
In 2006, competing in the Western Zone, PSIS finished in 3rd place of the regular season. Therefore, PSIS went to the next round with 7 other teams, split into two groups of 4. PSIS won the first match againstArema Malang, courtesy ofGustavo Ortiz's goal. However, they were defeated byPersik Kediri with a score of 1–3 on matchday 2. PSIS needed a win in the last match againstPersiba Balikpapan to progress to the semi-final, and they successfully booked a place with 1–0 victory in a controversially postponed match due to the pitch invasion by the fans. In the semi-final, PSIS won 1–0 againstPersekabpas Pasuruan who defeated them twice in the regular season. In the grand final, PSIS met Persik Kediri once again, and was defeated with the score of 0–1 inextra time. The goal was scored byCristian Gonzáles in 107th minute.
In 2007 season, PSIS successfully recruitedJulio Lopez fromChile, projected as a replacement for Emanuel de Porras who controversially left the team after a defeat in the 2006 Liga Indonesia grand final.
In the 2008 season, PSIS andPKT Bontang joined theIndonesia Super League, replacingPersmin Minahasa andPersiter Ternate.
In the 2011–2012 season, PSIS Semarang choose2011–12 Indonesian Premier Division under the authority of PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS), finishing 5th.
In the 2013 season, PSIS moved toDivisi Utama.Ronald Fagundez andAddison Alves injuries contributed to defeated by the champion Persebaya,PSBS Biak Numfor, andPS Bangka.
PSIS reinforced with two foreign playersJulio Alcorsé andRonald Fagundez, starting2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division at the top the standings in Group 4 with only 1 defeat. In the 2nd round, PSIS advanced to the semi-final along withPSS Sleman. Biggest victory came againstPersiwa Wamena, with the score of 5–0.Hari Nur Yulianto scored 14, andJulio Alcorsé 13 goals.
PSS Sleman and PSIS Semarang were involved inmatch fixing, where both clubs wanted to be defeated in order not to meetBorneo Samarinda. Both teams scored 5 own goals in 7 minutes, and the game ended with 2-3 victory for Sleman.[1] As a result of this scandal, PSIS Semarang was disqualified. CoachEko Riyadi, playersSaptono,Fadli Manan andCatur Adi Nugraha received lifetime bans and financial fines.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Season | League | Tier | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Piala Indonesia | ACLE | ACL 2 | ACGL | ACC |
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| 1994–95 | Premier Division | 1 | 13th (East Division) | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 43 | 39 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1995–96 | 10th (East Division) | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 41 | 37 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1996–97 | 6th (Central Division) | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 26 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1997–98 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| 1998–99 | 1st | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 24 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1999–2000 | 13th (East Division) | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 24 | – | First round | – | – | – | ||
| 2001 | First Division | 2 | 1st | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 38 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 | Premier Division | 1 | 8th (East Division) | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 30 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 | 13th | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 45 | 50 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2004 | 10th | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 34 | 46 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2005 | 3rd | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 41 | 23 | 51 | R2 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2006 | 2nd | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 31 | 53 | R2 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2007–08 | 10th (West Division) | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 44 | 34 | 49 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2008–09 | ISL | 18th | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 62 | 21 | R2 | – | – | – | – | |
| 2009–10 | Premier Division | 2 | 6th (Group 2) | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 32 | 26 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2010–11 | 8th (Group 2) | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2011–12 | 5th (Group 2) | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 18 | 27 | R3 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2013 | 10th (Group 1) | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2014 | Third Round (Group N) | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 26 | 42 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2015 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| 2016 | ISC B | 3rd Second Round (Group D) | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 36 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2017 | Liga 2 | 3rd | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 19 | 55 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2018 | Liga 1 | 1 | 10th | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 42 | 46 | R16 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 14th | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 41 | 43 | – | – | – | – | |||
| 2020 | abandoned | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| 2021–22 | 7th | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 46 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2022–23 | 13th | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 44 | 53 | 41 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2023–24 | 6th | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 41 | 53 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2024–25 | 18th | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 29 | 57 | 25 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 2025–26 | Championship | 2 | (Group 2) | 27 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| Asian Club Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 1999–2000 | Asian Club Championship | First round |  Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2–3 | 2–6 | 4–9 |
From the foundation of the club, the common home kit includes a blue shirt and blue shorts. The away kit of the club is associated with a white or black background.
PSIS Semarang's supporters call themselvesPanser Biru (Pasukan Supporter Semarang Biru)[5] andSneX (Supporter Semarang Extreme). Panser Biru was founded on 25 March 2001. Earlier, on 22 October 2000, a Care Forum PSIS Semarang was created. SneX became an independent group on 20 March 2005.
PSIS has a rivalry withPersis Solo because of the prestige between the two teams in Central Java. The rivalry withPersebaya Surabaya was born from the controversy ofSepakbola Gajah sincePerserikatan.[6] PSIS supporters had a rivalry withPersijap Jepara because of the riots that had taken place.[7]
Warak ngendog is a fictional fauna that depicts the symbols of unity of all ethnic groups in Semarang, namelyJavanese, ethnicArabian, andChinese. Ethnic unity creates a harmonious and peaceful city of Semarang. The appearance of the Warak Ngendog animal is that its head resembles a horned dragon, its neck is long like a camel, while its body, legs and tail resemble those of a goat. At first glance, theWarak ngendog animal is similar to theQilin animal, but the Kirin has a body like a horse and a tail like a lion.
TheMJ (Mahesa Jenar) is identical to fictional figures that are more focused on one group, namelyIslam.
Mascots are often used to liven up the atmosphere. They don't not only function as an identity, it also brings joy to fans of PSIS Semarang.
| Position | Staff |
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| Chief Executive Officer |  Datu Nova Fatmawati |
| Director | Agung Buwono |
| Manager | Krisna Handaru Murti |
| Assistant manager | Imanuel Anton Nikiyulun |
| Head coach | Jafri Sastra |
| Assistant coach | Anang Dwita Diina Mutiara |
| Goalkeeping coach | I Komang Putra |
| Fitness coach | Muhammad Yusuf Rojali |
| Analyst | Adi Ahmad Aripin Lutfi Naziul Fahri |
| Team doctor | Radityo Haryo Yudhanto Wildan Chanieful Wajiih |
| Physiotherapist | Dodi Okta Fiandanu Fahrizal Adhi Prasetyo |
| Kitman | Ahmad Muala Isnad Rosa Lukman Hakim |
| Masseur | Abdul Kharis Murtadlo Adam Tri Nugroho |
| Media officer | Alvin Syaptia Pratama |
| Security officer | Rully Suasana |
Source:[citation needed]
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| League/Division | Titles | Runners-up | Seasons won | Seasons runners-up |
| Perserikatan | 1 | 0 | 1986–87 | |
| Liga IndonesiaPremier Division | 1 | 1 | 1998–99 | 2006 |
| Liga IndonesiaFirst Division | 1 | 0 | 2001 | |
| Perserikatan First Division | 1 | 0 | 1983[8] | |
