Persela Lamongan
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Persela, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Lamongan is an association football club based in Lamongan
Lamongan
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, Indonesia
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 Persela Lamongan is often used. Currently the club plays in Indonesia Super League, the top flight football league in the country.

History

Although it has been established since 18 April 1967, Persela just started to show its existence in 2003, nine years after the national football competition entered the professional era in 1994. Before 2003, Persela used to play in the lower divisions (first or second division in Liga Indonesia
Liga Indonesia
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). However, since 2003 the club consistently showed its ability to perform good in the competitions and was promoted into higher levels until finally reach the Super League.

Current squad

Last updated 8 Oktober 2010.

Persela Lamongan's Starting 11 in their 4-4-2 Formation

Notable former players

Marcio Souza
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 Tomoaki Komorida Varney Pas Boakay
Varney Pas Boakay
Varney Pas Boakay is a Liberian footballer. He stayed in East Java, Indonesia. His former clubs are club Persibo and Persela. With Persela, he played in Indonesia Super League.-External links:...

   Fahrudin Mustafić Ahn Hyo-Yeon Ham Hyeong Kyu
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Ham Hyeong Kyu sets for Persela debut on February 12, 2010. His Indonesia Super League debut he briefly scores thriller goal with Persela romps to 7-2 win over AFC Cup 2010 qualifiers Persiwa. Ham featured impressive in his first time play in Indonesia....

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