Arema Malang
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Arema Football Club is an Indonesia
n football
team based in Malang
, East Java
. It is one of the most supported and successful football clubs in Indonesia. They currently play at the Indonesian professional league, the Indonesia Super League (ISL).
Arema is also the name of an Indonesian/Java
nese legend, Kebo Arema who is thought to originate from Malang. Due to this fact, "Arema" became a relevant name to be used for the culture and identity of Malang.
, East Java
. Initially the team was born on August 11, 1987 on the initiative of Acub Zaenal, founder Galatama
club, this is called Aremada, which is a combination of local clubs and 86 Malang Arema Fleet. But that name did not last long. A few months later, it was changed to Arema 86.
Efforts to maintain the club 86 Arema Galatama went through many obstacles, even the team that was expected to take part in the Galatama VIII stumbled due to difficulties in funding. From here Acub Zaenal along with his son Lucky Acub Zaenal took over and tried to save Arema 86 in order to survive.
The name was changed to 86 Arema and set the foundation on August 11, 1987 in accordance notarial document Pramu Haryono SH No. 58. Since then, they prepared Arema as a professional team. The squad, facilities, and the officials were upgraded.
The team's achievement in Indonesian football faced countless ups and downs. The club's main issue is financial backup. However, they were crowned champions of Galatama in 1992-93 season.
Since the introduction of Liga Indonesia
, a combination of Perserikatan and Galatama
, Arema has been recorded seven times in the second round. However, financial constraints continue to squeeze the club trip, until eventually PT Bentoel Internasional Tbk acquired the ownership of the team in mid-season 2003.
As a result of the financial crisis that was made Arema down caste in division one. But with the new financial strength, Arema only stayed one season in division one and re-promoted to the top league as the champion. Since then the performance was stable. Arema was able penetrate the Super League, the highest caste of competition in the country for the first time this season rolling.
in Malang. Before that, they played at the Gajayana Stadium
, Malang for AFC Champions League
matches, which is oldest stadium in Indonesia
.
(and Aremanita for female) are considered to be one of the most fanatic supporters among all of the Indonesian football clubs supporters. Apart from their home base city, the club fans are spread all around the country. In 2000 & 2006, the Aremania has been awarded as The Best Indonesian Football Supporters by Football Association of Indonesia
.
(C)
(2007–08) Basile Essa Mvondo
(2009) Aaron Nguimbat
(2008–09) Pierre Njanka
(2009-11) Emaleu Serge (2005–09) Francis Yonga (2005–06) Landry Poulangoye (2009–10) Souleymane Traore (2009) Esaiah Pello Benson
(2008) Tarik El Janaby
(2007) Udo Fortune
(2009) Frank Bob Manuel (2001)
(2004–07) Junior Lima (2004–05) Rivaldo Costa
(2004–05) Rodrigo Araya (1999–00), (2003) Christian Cespedes (1998–99) Patricio Morales
(2007–09) Julio Caesar Moreno (1996–97) Jamie Rojas (2002) Fransisco "Pacho" Rubio (1999–00) Juan Manuel Rubio (1996–00)
(2007–08) I Putu Gede
(1999–06) Erol Iba
(2004–06) Hendro Kartiko
(2007–08) Kuncoro (1990s), (2001)
Dominggus Nowenik (1980s-90s) Singgih Pitono (1980s-90s) Aris Budi Prasetyo (2004–06) Ortizan Salossa
(2007–08) Aji Santoso (1987–95), (2002–04) Nanang Supriadi (1993–05)
Joko Susilo (1990s-03) Sutaji
(2003–08) Mecky Tata (198's-90s) Firman Utina
(2005–06) Charis Yulianto
(1996–02)
. Since the beginning of the meeting of the league, this game usually called Old Indonesia derby. This game is also often called the East Java Derby.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team based in Malang
Malang
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for...
, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
. It is one of the most supported and successful football clubs in Indonesia. They currently play at the Indonesian professional league, the Indonesia Super League (ISL).
The Arema culture
The Arema is born out of the pride of the citizens of Malang. With the desire to establish themselves as a famous and a high nobility society, the people (especially the teenagers) of Malang participated in all kinds of activities (which includes boxing, rock music and athleticism) to help establish the Malang as one of the famous societies in Indonesia.Arema is also the name of an Indonesian/Java
Java
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
nese legend, Kebo Arema who is thought to originate from Malang. Due to this fact, "Arema" became a relevant name to be used for the culture and identity of Malang.
History
Arema is a professional club based in MalangMalang
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for...
, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
. Initially the team was born on August 11, 1987 on the initiative of Acub Zaenal, founder Galatama
Galatama
Galatama was a semi professional football league in Indonesia, established in 1979 by the Indonesian football association, PSSI. Prior the establishment of this competition, an amateur football league namely Perserikatan had been existed since 1931...
club, this is called Aremada, which is a combination of local clubs and 86 Malang Arema Fleet. But that name did not last long. A few months later, it was changed to Arema 86.
Efforts to maintain the club 86 Arema Galatama went through many obstacles, even the team that was expected to take part in the Galatama VIII stumbled due to difficulties in funding. From here Acub Zaenal along with his son Lucky Acub Zaenal took over and tried to save Arema 86 in order to survive.
The name was changed to 86 Arema and set the foundation on August 11, 1987 in accordance notarial document Pramu Haryono SH No. 58. Since then, they prepared Arema as a professional team. The squad, facilities, and the officials were upgraded.
The team's achievement in Indonesian football faced countless ups and downs. The club's main issue is financial backup. However, they were crowned champions of Galatama in 1992-93 season.
Since the introduction of Liga Indonesia
Liga Indonesia
The Indonesian football league system is a series of league system for association football clubs in Indonesia. Since 1994, Liga Indonesia is the league competition featuring association football clubs, as a result of two existing top flight football leagues merger: Perserikatan and Galatama...
, a combination of Perserikatan and Galatama
Galatama
Galatama was a semi professional football league in Indonesia, established in 1979 by the Indonesian football association, PSSI. Prior the establishment of this competition, an amateur football league namely Perserikatan had been existed since 1931...
, Arema has been recorded seven times in the second round. However, financial constraints continue to squeeze the club trip, until eventually PT Bentoel Internasional Tbk acquired the ownership of the team in mid-season 2003.
As a result of the financial crisis that was made Arema down caste in division one. But with the new financial strength, Arema only stayed one season in division one and re-promoted to the top league as the champion. Since then the performance was stable. Arema was able penetrate the Super League, the highest caste of competition in the country for the first time this season rolling.
Stadiums
Arema plays up to 30,000 capacity's Kanjuruhan StadiumKanjuruhan Stadium
Kanjuruhan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Malang, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000. It was built in 2004. It is home of Arema Malang soccer team....
in Malang. Before that, they played at the Gajayana Stadium
Gajayana Stadium
Gajayana Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Malang, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is home stadium of Persema Malang. The stadium holds 35,000 people. Currently, the stadium is being upgraded to reach the capacity target of 40,000 people....
, Malang for AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
matches, which is oldest stadium in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
.
Supporters
The club's supporters who call themselves as the AremaniaAremania
Aremania is a supporter of the soccer club in Indonesia Super League and one of the largest supporters club dedicated to Arema Indonesia. They are known for its fanaticism. Throughout the season, they travel along with the team on most away games...
(and Aremanita for female) are considered to be one of the most fanatic supporters among all of the Indonesian football clubs supporters. Apart from their home base city, the club fans are spread all around the country. In 2000 & 2006, the Aremania has been awarded as The Best Indonesian Football Supporters by Football Association of Indonesia
Football Association of Indonesia
The Football Association of Indonesia or PSSI is the governing body of football in Indonesia. It was founded on April 19, 1930, 15 years before Indonesian independence...
.
2011-12 squad
- Manager coach: Milomir SeslijaMilomir SeslijaMilomir Šešlija or called Milo is a Bosnian football manager and former player. Now he is coaching Indonesian Premier League club Arema Indonesia.-Career:...
- Assistant coach:
Abdulrahman Gurning - Fitness coach: Dusan Momcilovic
- Goalkeeper coach: Hendri Kotto
- Doctor team: Albert Rudyanto
(C)
Domestic Titles
- Piala Galatama
- Runners up (1): 1991-92
- GalatamaGalatamaGalatama was a semi professional football league in Indonesia, established in 1979 by the Indonesian football association, PSSI. Prior the establishment of this competition, an amateur football league namely Perserikatan had been existed since 1931...
- Winners (1): 1992-93
- Liga Indonesia First Division
- Winners (1): 2004
- Piala IndonesiaPiala IndonesiaPiala Indonesia is the professional annual cup competition for football clubs in Indonesia. Originally, it started from the amateur football era in 1985. The Football Association of Indonesia organised the full professional cup competition from 2005 until now...
- Winners (2): 2005, 2006
- Runners up (1): 2010
- Indonesia Super League
- Winners (1): 2009-10
- Runners up (1): 2010-11
Asian
- Asian Club Championship
- First round (1) : 1993/94
- AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions LeagueThe AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
- Group Stage (2) : 2007, 20112011 AFC Champions LeagueThe 2011 AFC Champions League was the 30th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 9th under the current AFC Champions League title...
Performance in AFC competitions
- AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions LeagueThe AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
: 2 appearances
-
- 2006AFC Champions League 2006The 2006 AFC Champions League was the 25th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 4th edition under the current AFC Champions League title....
: Failed appear (to late registering players) - 2007AFC Champions League 2007The 2007 AFC Champions League was the 26th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 5th edition under the current AFC Champions League title....
: Group Stage - 2011: Group Stage
- Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance
- 1993/94: First round
- 2006
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 AFC Champions League 2007 The 2007 AFC Champions League was the 26th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 5th edition under the current AFC Champions League title.... |
AFC Champions League AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs... |
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0-4 | 6-0 | ||
| Group | |
Shandong Luneng | 1-1 | 5-0 |
CAF
Bruno Casmir (2007–08) Emile MbambaÉmile Mbamba
Émile Bertrand Mbamba is a Cameroonian football striker, who currently plays for Indonesia Premier League side Persema Malang...
(2007–08) Basile Essa Mvondo
Basile Essa Mvondo
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(2009) Aaron Nguimbat
Aaron Nguimbat
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(2008–09) Pierre Njanka
Pierre Njanka
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(2009-11) Emaleu Serge (2005–09) Francis Yonga (2005–06) Landry Poulangoye (2009–10) Souleymane Traore (2009) Esaiah Pello Benson
Esaiah Pello Benson
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(2008) Tarik El Janaby
Tarik El Janaby
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(2007) Udo Fortune
Udo Fortune
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(2009) Frank Bob Manuel (2001)
CONMEBOL
Franco Hita (2005–06) Joao CarlosJoão Carlos
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(2004–07) Junior Lima (2004–05) Rivaldo Costa
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(2004–05) Rodrigo Araya (1999–00), (2003) Christian Cespedes (1998–99) Patricio Morales
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(2007–09) Julio Caesar Moreno (1996–97) Jamie Rojas (2002) Fransisco "Pacho" Rubio (1999–00) Juan Manuel Rubio (1996–00)
Local players
Elie Aiboy (2007–08) Ponaryo AstamanPonaryo Astaman
Ponaryo Astaman is a current Indonesian football player. He is also a currently Indonesia national football team players from 2003 until now. He was a captain for Indonesian football team. As a player, he already played for several clubs in Indonesia, such as PSM Makassar, Arema FC, Persija...
(2007–08) I Putu Gede
I Putu Gede
I Putu Gede Dwi Santoso is an Indonesian footballer, he normally plays as a defensive midfielder and his tall 171 cm. He following Benny Dollo, coach who helped Arema Malang winning Piala Indonesia twice move to Persita Tangerang since 2007. In Arema, Putu become ever a captain and helped...
(1999–06) Erol Iba
Erol Iba
Erol Iba is an Indonesian footballer, he normally plays as a defender or can be a midfielder and his height is 168 cm. Best known for his speed in the left wing, he also notified for his good dribling, passing and aggresitivty. He is playing for the Indonesia national football team...
(2004–06) Hendro Kartiko
Hendro Kartiko
Hendro Kartiko is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a goalkeeper and is 178 cm in height. He currently plays for the Indonesia national football team. His first appearance in the senior national team was in the Asian Cup 1996 for Indonesia against Kuwait, Indonesia draw 2-2, his...
(2007–08) Kuncoro (1990s), (2001)
Dominggus Nowenik (1980s-90s) Singgih Pitono (1980s-90s) Aris Budi Prasetyo (2004–06) Ortizan Salossa
Ortizan Salossa
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(2007–08) Aji Santoso (1987–95), (2002–04) Nanang Supriadi (1993–05)
Joko Susilo (1990s-03) Sutaji
Sutaji
Sutaji is an Indonesian footballer who currently plays for Persema Malang as a midfielder.-References:http://www.goal.com/id-ID/people/indonesia/27737/sutaji...
(2003–08) Mecky Tata (198's-90s) Firman Utina
Firman Utina
Firman Utina is an Indonesian footballer, he normally plays as an attacking midfielder and his height is 166 cm. He is playing for the Indonesia national football team and he is chosen as the Man of the match for Indonesia against Bahrain match in Asian Cup 2007 in Group D...
(2005–06) Charis Yulianto
Charis Yulianto
Charis Yulianto is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a central defender and his height is 183 cm. He is former player for Indonesia national football team and Persela Lamongan.-International career:...
(1996–02)
Rivalries
Arema FC have a very tough competitor in the League of Persebaya SurabayaPersebaya Surabaya
Persebaya Surabaya is a major Indonesian soccer team located in Surabaya, East Java. Persebaya generally play in the top league of Liga Indonesia, the Indonesia Super League but in 2010-11 are in the second tier....
. Since the beginning of the meeting of the league, this game usually called Old Indonesia derby. This game is also often called the East Java Derby.
Kit suppliers
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