Dewa United F.C.

For the basketball team, see Dewa United Banten.

Dewa United
Full nameDewa United Football Club
Nickname(s)Deity Warriors
The Deluxe Unicorn[1]
Short name
  • DWU
Founded11 March 2009; 15 years ago (2009-03-11), as Martapura FC
22 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-22), as Martapura Dewa United FC
30 May 2022; 2 years ago (2022-05-30), as Dewa United FC
GroundIndomilk Arena
Capacity30,000
PresidentTommy Hermawan Lo
CEOArdian Satya Negara
Head coachJan Olde Riekerink
LeagueLiga 1
2023–24Liga 1, 5th of 18
Websitehttps://dewaunited.com/football
Current season

Dewa United F.C., formerly known as Martapura Football Club,[2] colloquially known as Dewa United, is an Indonesian professional football club based in South Tangerang, Banten. They currently compete in the Liga 1, the top-flight of Indonesian football. They were promoted from Liga 2, after placing third in the 2021 Liga 2 season.

History

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Martapura FC (2009–2021)

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Martapura was founded in 2009. They became an official member of the PSSI on 11 March of the same year. Their first participation in Indonesian competitions was in the 2009–10 Liga Indonesia Third Division. They were promoted to the Liga Indonesia Second Division in 2011 after finishing in fifth place in the 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Third Division. Because of the dualism at the time, they started next season in 2012. They contested in the 2012 Liga Indonesia Second Division and were promoted to the Liga Indonesia First Division. Martapura, with mostly local players, was promoted in their first season after finishing second in the final round of the 2013 Liga Indonesia First Division.[3][4]

Since the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, they used Demang Lehman Stadium to comply with PT Liga regulations.[3]

Dewa United FC (2021–present)

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On 22 February 2021, Martapura officially changed ownership after being acquired by Garibaldi Thohir, Rendra Soedjono and Kevin Hardiman who subsequently rebranded the club as Martapura Dewa United F.C., moving it to South Tangerang.[5][6]

On 28 September 2021, Dewa United made their debut league match in a 3–1 win against RANS Cilegon at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium.[7] a weeks later, they had their second match in a 2–0 win against Perserang Serang.[8] On 30 November 2021, they closed the match in the group stage of the 2021–22 Liga 2 in a 0–1 loss to Persekat Tegal, and qualified for the second round as Group B winner.[9] On 23 December 2021, they qualified for the semi-finals of the 2021–22 Liga 2 as Group Y winners after their 0–1 win over PSMS Medan.[10] Four days later in the semi final they lost 1–2 to Persis Solo.[11] In the third place match on 30 December 2021, they defeated PSIM Yogyakarta 0–1, with a goal created in the last minute of the second half by Gufroni Al Maruf's goal. They promoted to Liga 1 in 2022 season.[12]

As result of action at PSSI Congress on 30 May 2022, Martapura Dewa United officially remove Martapura from its name.[2]

Honours

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Players

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Current squad

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As of 24 August 2024[13][14]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Indonesia IDN Muhammad Natshir
3 DF Indonesia IDN Reva Adi Utama
4 MF Indonesia IDN Asep Berlian
5 DF North Macedonia MKD Risto Mitrevski (vice-captain)
6 MF Indonesia IDN Theo Numberi
7 MF Indonesia IDN Feby Eka Putra
8 MF Brazil BRA Jajá
9 MF Argentina ARG Alexis Messidoro
10 MF Indonesia IDN Egy Maulana Vikri
11 MF Japan JPN Taisei Marukawa
12 DF Indonesia IDN Ferian Rizki
13 MF Indonesia IDN Dani Saputra
14 DF Indonesia IDN Brian Fatari
15 MF Indonesia IDN Rangga Muslim (captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 MF Indonesia IDN Kafiatur Rizky
17 MF Indonesia IDN Ahmad Nufiandani
18 MF Indonesia IDN Arapenta Poerba
19 MF Indonesia IDN Ricky Kambuaya
20 FW Indonesia IDN Septian Bagaskara
23 DF Indonesia IDN Ady Setiawan
24 DF Portugal POR Ângelo Meneses
31 GK Indonesia IDN Dafa Setiawarman
37 DF Indonesia IDN Altalariq Ballah
39 FW Brazil BRA Alex Martins
47 DF Indonesia IDN Agung Mannan
56 MF Indonesia IDN Alfriyanto Nico (on loan from Persija Jakarta)
60 GK Indonesia IDN Yofandani Pranata
92 GK Netherlands NED Sonny Stevens

Out on loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Indonesia IDN Iqbal Al Ghuzat (at PSKC Cimahi)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Indonesia IDN Dennish Diaz (at PSKC Cimahi)

Coaching staff

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Position Name
President Indonesia Tommy Hermawan Lo
CEO Indonesia Ardian Satya Negara
Team manager Indonesia Judo Iswantoro
Head coach Netherlands Jan Olde Riekerink
Assistant coach Indonesia Bayu Eka Sari
Assistant coach Indonesia Firman Utina
Goalkeeper coach Netherlands Sjoerd Woudenberg
Ass. Goalkeeper coach Netherlands Damian Van Rensbrug
Physical coach Netherlands Jan Kluitenberg
Asst. Physical coach Indonesia Hendra Pratama
Analyst Indonesia Arya Luthfy

Supporters

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Anak Dewa are the main supporters of Dewa United FC.

Mascot

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Golden Horn Unicorn is the mascot of Dewa United FC, Dewa United FC comes from South Tangerang, Banten Province. There is a mythological animal that lives in Banten Province, namely the Unicorn. Marco Polo had stopped in Indonesia, more precisely to the islands of Sumatra and Java, on his return to Europe. He claimed to have seen a unicorn or a mythological creature in the form of a one-horned horse. However, the researchers concluded that the animal Marco Polo saw was actually a one-horned rhino. Banten province is the last remaining natural habitat of the one-horned rhino. Therefore, Dewa United FC made Unicorn a mascot. The philosophy of the unicorn is that the animal represents purity, healing, joy, courage, and unmatched strength. Dewa United's nickname is Deluxe Unicorn (Luxury Unicorn), because the Dewa United club has luxurious facilities that support achievements when competing in Liga 1.

Sponsorship

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  • BAIC Indonesia
  • Cow Play Cow Moo
  • Carstensz Residence and Mall BSD
  • JHL Solitaire

Kit supplier

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  • Indonesia Mills (2021–2023)
  • Indonesia DRX Wear (2023–present)

Coaches

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Martapura FC (until 2021)

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Dewa United (2021–present)

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Profil Dewa United".
  2. ^ a b "Kongres PSSI 2022 – Ada Klub Berubah Nama, Termasuk Milik Atta Halilintar & Raffi Ahmad". Goal.com (in Indonesian). 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Bayi Ajaib Itu Bernama Martapura FC" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  4. ^ Permana Sidik, Nandang. "Martapura FC klub amatir tanpa suntikan dana APBD". jaringnews.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  5. ^ Firdausy, Farabi (22 February 2021). "RESMI: Martapura FC Jadi Dewa United, Pilih Bermarkas Di Tangerang". Goal. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Dewa United Lahir Dari Tim Fun Football Ke Liga 2 2021". www.bolasport.com.
  7. ^ "Hasil Liga 2: RANS Cilegon Takluk dari Dewa United 1-3". sport.detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Kalahkan Perserang 0-2, Dewa United Pimpin Klasemen Grup B, Hasil Pertandingan Liga 2". muria.suaramerdeka.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Dewa United dan RANS Cilegon Lolos ke 8 Besar Liga 2, CEO Bersuara di Media Sosial: Tetap Membumi dan Semangat". jurnalisme dan.pikiranrakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Dewa United lolos semifinal usai kalahkan PSMS". m.antaranews.com (in Indonesian). 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Dewa United FC Gagal ke Final Liga 2, Kas Hartadi Tetap Apresiasi Pemainnya". bolaskor.com (in Indonesian). 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Dewa United Juara 3 Liga 2, Berhasil Promosi Liga 1 Kalahkan PSIM". www.ayobandung.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Daftar pemain tim Dewa United". liga-indonesia.id (in Indonesian).
  14. ^ "Daftar pemain tim Dewa United". dewaunited.com (in Indonesian).
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