Persatuan sepak bola Indonesia Kediri (lit. Indonesian football association of Kediri; abbreviated Persik Kediri) (pronounced [ˈpɛrːsik]), is an Indonesian professional football club based in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. They currently compete in the Super League. The club was founded in 1950 and play their home matches at Brawijaya Stadium, located in the city of Kediri.
Persik Kediri started playing in the Indonesian League Premier Division (now Super League) in 2003. The team have the nickname White Tigers and has a motto of Djajati or Panjalu Jayati, which means Kediri Wins taken from Hantang Inscription stele. The story of the victory of Kediri Kingdom with its famous king at that time Jayabaya over Janggala is a hope for the team to strive for victory in every match. Persik Kediri is identical to the majesty jersey in purple.
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History
In terms of football Kediri has quite a long history. The beginning of the emergence of the sport football in Kediri started with the opening of Dutch factories employing Dutch people, who brought football to remote areas like Kediri. During the colonial era , the economy in Kediri was dominated by the Dutch, and Kediri was renowned for its sugar production. During the Cultuurstelsel era, the Kediri Residency began developing several export crops, including sugarcane . The favorable soil conditions for sugarcane cultivation contributed to the development of sugar factories in Kediri. The numerous sugar factories established by the Dutch in the Kediri area also influenced various aspects, including sports. One of the most developed sports was football. After the construction of the PG.Meritjan sugar factory by the Nederland Indische Landbouw Maatshaapl (NILM) in 1903, Dutch employees also arrived in Kediri. Initially, the Kediri community was merely spectators as the PG.Meritjan employees played football. These employees often held practice matches and when their team was short of members, they often asked the audience to join in. This was the beginning of the Kediri community's introduction to the game of football.
Foundation
Since the arrival of football in Kediri, local people have started to like this sport. Initially the Kediri people only played football when the Dutch held a soccer match, but over time the Kediri people began to play it alone without the presence of the Dutch. Football is a sport that is easily accepted by the people of Kediri because this sport is easy to play and this sport emphasizes teamwork. Football seems to be a culture among the people, football in Kediri began to develop with the emergence of soccer clubs in the Kediri area. Not only small clubs that appeared in several areas of Kediri, but in 1950 the association football club was established in Kediri, namely Persik.
In the archives of the management, the Indonesian football association of Kediri (abbreviated PERSIK) was established on 9 May 1950. The founders were the regent of Kediri, R.M. Muhammad Machin with T.H.D. Rachmat (Liem Giok Djie) and M. Sanusi. At that time Kediri still had the status of regency, there were no regional divisions, regencies, and city. With the help of Liem Giok Djie, he became a senior official of PT. Gudang Garam has something in common with Muhammad Machin in terms of football. When the two met, an agreement emerged to develop football coaching in Kediri. He first designed the team's flag which was composed of two colors. The top is red and the bottom is black with the words Persik in the middle of the two colors.
Mergers and acquisitions
On 18 August 2011, Persik merged with Minangkabau from the Liga Primer Indonesia. According to Samsul, who at that time served as the General Chairman of Persik, this policy was carried out to fulfill the legal requirements in the form of a legal entity recognized by PSSI. However, the management is dominated by Persik with the name maintained until now even though the management and legal entity have changed.
Club performance
Since the Liga Indonesia started in 1994, Persik has won 2003 and 2006 editions respectively. The club promoted to the top-tier level in 2002. In the East Java, Persik Kediri has a great name, the team was famous football club also with Arema, and Persebaya, which used to be the best derbies in East Java. The supporters of this club are called Persikmania of Man & Persik Nona of Woman.
Persik Kediri is entitled to a ticket to play in Asian Champions League 2007 after winning Indonesian League in 2006. The Indonesian League champions were immediately confronted by three strong Asian teams. The three teams are Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Sydney FC (Australia), and Shanghai Shenhua (China). Persik was able to make it difficult for the club labeled as the Asian giant by putting up a fight to beat Sydney FC (2–1) and Shanghai Shenhua (1–0) at home which was then located at Manahan Stadium. In the last home match against Urawa Red Diamonds, Persik Kediri were able to force the Japanese representative to draw, Persik Kediri really gave a fierce resistance by winning 2–1 in the first half through a brace Cristian Gonzales but in the end it was equalized and ended with a score of (3–3). These results had opened Persik Kediri's hopes to qualify for the next round on the condition that they must win at home to Shanghai Shenhua. Unfortunately, in the end, Persik Kediri were eliminated due to a crushing defeat in Shanghai (0–6), Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds managed to win the 2007 Asian Champions League. The failure of Persik Kediri, which at that time was strengthened by Cristian Gonazales, Ronald Fagundez, and Danilo Fernando, to qualify from the group stage because they always lost away. Even so, Persik Kediri recorded an achievement by being unbeaten at home and forced to draw with the prospective Asian championship champions.
Crest
The Persik Kediri logo is in the shape of a pentagon with red and black background colors. Inside the pentagon there are two yellow gates. This symbolizes the glory of Kediri Kingdom in the past. It was explained that the Kediri kingdom was very broad and rich, at that time in the world the richest countries apart from China sequentially were; Abbasid caliphate which ruled over Arab, Kediri which controlled the eastern part of the archipelago and Srivijaya Empire which controlled the western part of the archipelago. Between the two gates in the logo there is a flower symbol taken from the PSSI logo, indicating that Persik Kediri is a member of the Indonesian Football Association. Above the gate image there is the word Persik written as the team name and below the gate image there is the word Kediri written, indicating the city of origin of this club. This logo is the result of a design by a Kediri artist, named Harsono. He is also known as a teacher in this town. The two stars above it represent the two championship titles in the Indonesian League. The nickname of the White Tigers that is pinned refers to the symbol of the Kediri city government. The White Tiger is believed to be the incarnation of King Jayabaya, which until now has become a symbol of the fame of the land of Kediri. Jayabaya was the fourth king of the Kediri Kingdoms well as the most influential king in Javanese civilization.
Players
Current squad
As of September 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable former players
The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries.
Stadium
Brawijaya Stadium is home to the Persik Kediri team. filed in the middle of Kediri City, East Java. This stadium was built in 1983, and underwent improvements in 2000. Brawijaya Stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000. Brawijaya Stadium is the pride of the people of Kediri because it is in this stadium that Persik Kediri entertains its opponents.
Mascots
Persik Kediri has a mascot team named Mapu, short for Macan Putih. He is an anthropomorphic tiger. Mapu along with other El-Tigre mascots always appear to accompany Persik in every match. Mapu was born on 5 September 2014, and was formally introduced at the club launch in March 2017. He and El-Tigre have become entertainment for both male and female audiences, and also hold a special place in the hearts of fans. Especially for those who often bring children to the stadium.
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Home
Away
Third
Season-by-season records
Key
Iternational friendly records
JVC Cup Vietnam
Semifinalists: 2003
AFC Champions League
Group stage 3rd place: 2004
Group stage 3rd place: 2007
Continental record
Asian Champions League
2004: Group stage
2007: Group stage
Honours
League
Liga 1/Premier Division
Winners (2): 2003, 2006
Liga 2/Division 1
Winners (2): 2002, 2019
Third (1): 2013
Liga 3/Division 2
Winners (2): 2000, 2018
Tournament
Bang Yos Cup
Runner-up (1): 2005
East Java Governor's Cup
Winners (5): 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2015
Third (1): 2003
Super Copa Indonesia Cup
Winners (1): 2007
Indonesia Cup
Third (1): 2010
Winners (1): 2022
Liga 3
Fairplay: 2018
eSports
Indonesian eFootball Cup (IeFC)
Winners (1): 2023
IFeL Invitational Series S7
Winners (1): 2024
Kit suppliers
Ranking
World clubs ranking
As of 14 June 2026
AFC clubs ranking
As of 14 June 2026
National clubs ranking
As of 14 June 2026