Blog entry by Terese Atlas
Foreign coaches continue to dominate BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. A total of 14 clubs have employed foreign coaches. Well-known names like Stefano Cugura, Milomir Seslija, and Bernardo Tavares remain in the mix. However, there are also new faces entering the competition. Four foreign coaches making their debut in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 are Juan Esnaider, Joel Cornelli, Carlos Pena, and Wagner Lopes. Carlos Pena will be under the spotlight as he replaces Thomas Doll, a popular figure among Persija Jakarta fans. If Carlos Pena does not achieve good results early in the season, he will face significant pressure.
Liga 1 2024/2025 brings several changes. One of them is the influx of foreign players in Indonesia's top football competition. This season, Liga 1 regulations allow clubs to register eight foreign players. Out of these eight, six can be fielded simultaneously. This surge in foreign players raises concerns about the future of local players, who might struggle to compete with the imports. However, local players can still shine against foreign talent. Some local players have the potential to compete effectively. One such player is Rizky Ridho. The 22-year-old is almost certain to secure a key position in Persija Jakarta’s squad. Ridho's ability, reputation, and potential are undeniable. With a market value estimated at Rp7.39 billion, Ridho stands out as one of the most valuable local players in Liga 1 2024/2025.
Persib will start their season in BRI Liga 1 by facing their own team. They carry the title of defending champions in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025. Maung Bandung will attempt to defend their title, which is evident from their activity in the transfer market. Persib has brought in two local players with Indonesian national team labels, Dimas Drajad and Adam Alis. Both are believed to have a significant impact on the depth of Persib's squad. Not only local players, but Persib has also implemented changes to their foreign player lineup. Stefano Beltrame and Alberto Rodriguez have moved, and in their place, Persib has recruited Gustavo Franca, Mailson Lima, and Mateo Kocijan. Check out the full fixtures of Persib Bandung in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 below.
Week 1
- Friday, August 9, 2024: Persib 4-1 PSBS
- Saturday, August 10, 2024: PSM 3-0 Persis; Madura United 1-1 Malut United; Persija 3-0 Barito Putera
- Sunday, August 11, 2024: 15:30 WIB - PSIS vs Persita; 15:30 WIB - Persik vs Bali United; 19:00 WIB - Persebaya vs PSS
- Monday, August 12, 2024: 15:30 WIB - Arema FC vs Dewa United; 19:00 WIB - Semen Padang vs Borneo FC
Despite the dominance of foreign coaches, local coaches still hold positions. However, unlike previous seasons, Aji Santoso's name is absent from the BRI Liga 1 competition. The four local coaches competing in BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 are Hendri Susilo, Imran Nahumarury, Rahmad Darmawan, and Widodo C. Putro. Imran Nahumarury will attract considerable attention as he leads the newly promoted Malut United, which has made several high-profile signings. Imran is expected not only to devise tactics but also to maintain harmony in the dressing room.
Persija Jakarta (3-4-2-1):
- Andritany Ardhiyasa; Muhammad Ferarri, Ondrej Kudela, Rizky Ridho; Firza Andika, Ramon Bueno, Maciej Gajos; Witan Sulaeman, Riko Simanjuntak, Ryo Matsumura; Gustavo Almeida.
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In fifth place is Alfeandra Dewangga. The PSIS Semarang defender has an estimated market value of Rp5.21 billion, making him the third most valuable player at PSIS Semarang. At 23, Dewangga is also ranked 24th among the highest-valued players in Liga 1 2024/2025. Last season, he was a crucial player for Laskar Mahesa Jenar, appearing in 26 matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Week 19 August 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib 4-1 PSBS Biak
Week 21 August 2024 19:00 WIB: Dewa United vs Persib
Week 32 August 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Arema
Week 41 September 2024 15:30 WIB: PSM Makassar vs Persib
Week 51 September 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs PSIS Semarang
Week 62 September 2024 15:30 WIB: Persib vs Persija
Week 72 September 2024 19:00 WIB: Madura United vs Persib
Week 81 October 2024 15:30 WIB: Persib vs Persebaya Surabaya
Week 92 October 2024 19:00 WIB: Persik Kediri vs Persib
Week 100 November 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Semen Padang
Week 11 November 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Borneo
Week 12 December 2024 15:30 WIB: Bali United vs Persib
Week 13 December 2024 19:00 WIB: PSS Sleman vs Persib
Week 14 December 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Malut United
Week 15 December 2024 19:00 WIB: Barito Putera vs Persib
Week 16 December 2024 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Persita
Week 17 December 2024 19:00 WIB: Persis Solo vs Persib
Week 18 January 2025 13:30 WIB: PSBS Biak vs Persib
Week 19 January 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Dewa United
Week 20 January 2025 19:00 WIB: Arema vs Persib
Week 21 February 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs PSM Makassar
Week 22 February 2025 19:00 WIB: PSIS Semarang vs Persib
Week 23 February 2025 15:30 WIB: Persija vs Persib
Week 24 February 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Madura United
Week 25 March 2025 20:30 WIB: Persebaya Surabaya vs Persib
Week 26 March 2025 20:30 WIB: Persib vs Persik Kediri
Week 27 March 2025 20:30 WIB: Semen Padang vs Persib
Week 28 April 2025 19:00 WIB: Borneo vs Persib
Week 29 April 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Bali United
Week 30 April 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs PSS Sleman
Week 31 May 2025 15:30 WIB: Malut United vs Persib
Week 32 May 2025 19:00 WIB: Persib vs Barito Putera
Week 33 May 2025 19:00 WIB: Persita vs Persib
Week 34 May 2025: Kick-off time not yet determined: Persib vs Persis Solo