Arema F.C.
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| Full name | Arema Malang FC (Persatuan Sepakbola Arema Malang) | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Singo Edan[1] (Crazy Lions) | ||
| Founded | 11 August 1987 | ||
| Ground | Kanjuruhan, Malang | ||
| Capacity | 35,000[2] | ||
| Owner | PT Arema Indonesia | ||
| Chairman |  Gunadi Handoko | ||
| Coach |  Robert Rene Alberts | ||
| League | Indonesia Super League | ||
| 2008-09 | Super League, 10th | ||
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Arema Malang FC (Indonesian: Persatuan Sepakbola Arema Malang) is an Indonesian football team based in Malang, East Java. It is one of the most supported and successful football clubs in Indonesia. They currently play at the Indonesian top league; the Liga Indonesia.
The Arema Culture
The Arema (acronym for Arek Malang or Malang Teenagers)[3][4] culture is born out of the pride of the citizens of Malang. With the desire to establish themselves as a famous and a high nobility society, the people (especially the teenagers) of Malang participated in all kinds of activities (which includes boxing, rock music and athleticism) to help establish the Malang as one of the famous societies in Indonesia.
Arema is also the name of an Indonesian/Javanese legend, Kebo Arema who is thought to originate from Malang. Due to this fact, "Arema" became a relevant name to be used for the culture and identity of Malang.
History
On 11 August 1987, Arema Malang Football Club or Persatuan Sepakbola Arema Malang was formed. It went through several names and managements change before using and settling on the present club name. This was due to financial difficulties experienced by the club during its early days of formation before eventually being saved by Ir. Lucky Acub Zaenal.
In 2003, after 16 years of financial instability, Arema Malang FC was taken over by PT. Bentoel Prima Malang Tbk, one of Indonesia's oldest cigarette company based in Malang. The company has managed Arema Malang FC till now.
Stadiums
Arema Malang plays at 35.000 capacity's Kanjuruhan Stadium in Kepanjen, Malang . In the past they played at the Gajayana Stadium, Malang for Asian Champions Cup matches.
Supporters
- Arema supporters who call themselves the Aremania are considered to be one of the most fanatic supporters among all of the Indonesian football clubs supporters.
- Apart from Malang City itself, Arema Malang FC also has its Aremania community all around Indonesia, for example, Aremania Batavia in Jakarta, Aremania Batam in Riau Island, Aremania cyber and other area/countries.
- In 2000 & 2006, the Aremania has been awarded as The Best Indonesian Football Supporters by Football Association of Indonesia
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Season 2008/09
Players In
- M Yasir From Persikota
- Dadang S From Persitara Jakarta Utara
- Kurnia Mega From Diklat Ragunan
- Aaron Nguimbat From Skonto Riga/ Latvia
- Ahmad Jufrianto From Persita Tangerang
- Dodik wahyudi From Perseman Manokwari
- Erik Setiawan FromPersib Bandung
- Fandi Mochtar From Persiter Ternate
- Jefri Prasetyo From Persis Solo
- Zulkifly Syukur From Persmin Minahasa
- Ahmad Bustomi From Persema Malang
- Ahmad Sembiring From Persiter Ternate
- Hendra Ridwan From Persmin Minahasa
- Muhammad Bachtiar From Persipura Jayapura
- Souleymane Traore From PSS Sleman
- Ali Usman From Persibo Bojonegoro
- Esaiah Pello Benson From Saint Anthony/Liberia
- Komang MariawanFrom gresik United
- Beni Wahyudi From PON Jatim/Persewangi banyuwangi
Players Out
- Hendro Kartiko to Persija Jakarta
- Ahmad Kurniawan to Persik Kediri
- Ortizans Salossa to Persipura Jayapura
- Andriansyah to PSMS Medan
- Rasmoyo to Persisam Putra Samarinda
- Agung Yudha to PSS Sleman
- Bruno Casmir to Persita Tangerang
- Fernando Martin to
- Ponaryo Astaman to Persija Jakarta
- Akbar Rashid to Persisam Putra Samarinda
- Sutaji to Persema Malang
- Setyo Adi P to PSIM Yogyakarta
- Doni Setiabudi to
- Jainal Ichwan to PSS Sleman
- Elie Aiboy to Selangor FC/Malaysia
- Patricio Morales to Lota Schwager/Chile
Windows Transfer 2nd Season 2008/09
Player In
- Patricio Morales from Lota Schwager/Chile
- Edar Hendra Samudra from Persipon Pontianak
- Leontin Chitescu from Persib Bandung
- Boubacar Keita from Pahang FC
- Ranu Tri Sasongko from Persema Malang
- Dendi Santoso from Arema junior
- Roman Chmelo from FK DAC 1904 Dunajskia Streda
- Fortune Udo from Negeri Sembilan FC
- Buston Nagbe Browne from The Cong
Player Out
- Emile Mbamba to Daegu FC
- Aaron Nguimbat to
- Esaiah Pello Benson to Persitara
- Dodik Wahyudi to PSMS
- Jefri Prasetyo to
- Ali Usman to
- I Komang Mariawan to
- Emaleu Serge to
- Leontin Chitescu to
- Soleymane Traore to
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Team Officials
CEO : Ir. Satria Budi Wibawa
Team Manager : Drs Ekoyono Hartono
Assistant Manager : M Taufan
Head Coach :
Coach Assistant : Joko Susilo
Goalkeeper Coach : Benyamin Van Breuklen
Physio : dr. Albert Rudianto
Honours
Galatama
- Galatama VIII 1987/1988 - 6th Place
- Galatama IX 1988/1989 - 8th Place
- Top Scorer - Mecky Tata (18 goals)
- Galatama X 1990 - 4th Place
- Galatama XI 1990/1992 - 4th Place
- Top Scorer - Singgih Pitono (21 goals)
- Galatama XII 1992/1993 - Champions
- Top Scorer - Singgih Pitono (16 goals)
- Galatama XIII 1993/1994 - 1st Round
Liga Indonesia
- 1997 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Twelve Round
- 2000 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- 2001 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- 2002 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- 2005 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- 2006 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- 2007 - Divisi Utama (Premiere Division); Big Eight Round
- Division 1
- 2004 - Divisi 1 (First Division); Champions
Piala Indonesia/Indonesian Cup
- 1992 - Runner-up
- 2005 - Champions
- 2006 - Champions
AFC Champions League
- 1994 - First Round
Piala Bupati Kendal (Kendal Cup)
- 2001 - Champions
Jatim Cup
- 2008 - Runner-up
Award
- Tabloid Bola Best Team Award 2006
- Tabloid Bola Best Team Award 2007
Arema Jr
- 2007 - Champions Piala Soeratin/Soeratin Cup LRN U-18
Performance in AFC Competitions
- AFC Champions League: 1 appearance
- 2007: Group Stage
- Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance
- 1994: Qualifying - 2nd round
Coaches
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Notable Former Players
Mahdi Haris (1980's)- Mecky Tata (1980's-1990's)
- Imam Hambali (1990's)
- Dominggus Nowenik (1980's-1990's)
- Singgih Pitono (1980's-1990's)
- (Maryanto 1980's-1990's)
- Aji Santoso (1987-1995, 2002-2004)
- Joko Susilo (1990's-2003)
- Kuncoro (1990's, 2001)
- Nanang Supriadi (1993-2005)
- I Putu Gede (1999-2006)
- Sutaji (2003-2008)
- Kharis Yulianto (1996-2002)
- Erol Iba (2004-2006)
- Aris Budi Prasetyo (2004-2006)
- Firman Utina (2005-2006)
- Hendro Kartiko (2007-2008)
- Elie Aiboy (2007-2008)
- Ortizan Salossa (2007-2008)
- Ponaryo Astaman (2007-2008)
Juan Manuel Rubio (1996-2000)- Julio Caesar Moreno (1996-1997)
- Christian Cespedes (1998-1999)
- Fransisco Rodriguez "Pacho" Rubio (1999-2000)
- Rodrigo Fabian Araya (1999-2000, 2003)
Badmidelle Frank Bob Manuel (2001)- Jamie Rojas (2002)
Joao Carlos (2004-2007)- Junior Lima (2004-2005)
Francis Yonga (2005-2006)- Emile Mbamba (2007-2008)
- Emaleu Serge (2005-2009)
Official Sponsors
- PT. Bentoel International Investama, Tbk
- Puma