Wikipedia - Persijap Jepara

Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jepara, also known as Persijap is an Indonesian professional football club based in Jepara, Central Java. After winning 2019 Liga 3, they compete in the Liga 2. Their nickname is Laskar Kalinyamat (Kalinyamat Warriors) and Elang Laut Jawa (Java Sea Eagles).

History

Foundation and early years (1954–1994)

Persijap was founded on 11 April 1954. Syahlan Ridwan, Jepara's Regent, founded the club. They have contributed players to the Indonesia national football team since 1979 when Haryanto was the first choice goalkeeper of the national team. Other national team players such as Siswandi Gancis, Solekan and Warsidi was from Persijap. They managed to win the Soeratin Cup in 1982.

Modern era and recent history (1994–present)

Their recent achievements in Indonesian football was only their promotion to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division in 2000 and 2004 with coach Rudi William Keltjes. In the youth teams, they managed to add Soeratin Cup titles in 1998 and 2002. In 2007 they were also promoted to the newly formed Indonesia Super League. They were included in the Indonesia Premier League, before returning to the Super League in September 2012.

In August 2014, they were relegated to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division.

Persijap Jepara is a professional soccer team based in Jepara, Indonesia. The team was founded in 1929 and has a rich history in Indonesian football. They compete in the Liga 2, the second tier of Indonesian football.

Known for their passionate fan base and strong community support, Persijap Jepara has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of football. The team's colors are red and white, and their home matches are played at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium in Jepara.

Over the years, Persijap Jepara has produced talented players who have gone on to represent the Indonesian national team. The team has also had success in domestic competitions, winning several titles and establishing themselves as a competitive force in Indonesian football.

With a dedicated fan base, a history of success, and a commitment to developing young talent, Persijap Jepara continues to be a respected and admired team in Indonesian football.