Nusantara United Football Club (previously known as Mataram Utama) is an Indonesian professional football club founded in the Capital City of Nusantara, Indonesia. Currently, the club plays its home matches in Boyolali, Central Java. They are competing in the Liga 2.[1]
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| Full name | Nusantara United Football Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Laskar Macan Dahan | |||
| Short name | NUFC | |||
| Founded | 30 May 2022 | |||
| Ground | Kebo Giro Stadium Boyolali | |||
| Capacity | 12,000 | |||
| President | Ahmad Jalaluddin Rumi | |||
| Chairman | Gamma Abdurrahman Thohir | |||
| Head coach | I Wayan Arsana (caretaker) | |||
| League | Liga 2 | |||
| 2023–24 | Liga 2/Relegation Round (Group B), 1st | |||
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History
editThe club was established as Mataram Utama Football Club in May 2022, after Mataram Utama management handed over control to a group of investors who subsequently rebranded the club as Nusantara United.[2] Mataram Utama still exist, deciding to focus on youth development and their football academy.[3]
On 5 July 2022, in an Instagram post unveiling their new logo, Nusantara United announced that they will represent Nusantara, the future new capital of Indonesia, within the country's footballing pyramid.[4] While the new Capital City of Nusantara in development, Nusantara United has determined to choose Salatiga as a temporary homebase and training camp ahead of the 2022–23 season.[5] However, as the Kridanggo Stadium in Salatiga does not fulfil the necessary requirements to hold Liga 2 matches, Nusantara United plays their league games at the Moch. Soebroto Stadium in nearby Magelang for the 2022–23 season and at the Kebo Giro Stadium in nearby Boyolali for the 2023–24 season and holds their training sessions and operates their day-to-day activities in Banyudono, Boyolali.[6]
Players
editCurrent squad
edit- As of 4 January 2025[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
edit| Position | Name |
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| CEO | Gamma Abdurrahman Thohir |
| President | Ahmad Jalaluddin Rumi |
| Head coach | I Wayan Arsana (caretaker) |
| Goalkeeper coach | M. Farid Ridwan |
| Fitness coach | Api Abidullah |
Affiliated clubs
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hari ini, dengan bangga kami perkenalkan logo resmi Nusantara United FC. Kami datang untuk mewarnai kancah persepakbolaan Indonesia. 🇮🇩 Liga 2, here we go!" (in Indonesian). instagram.com. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Kongres PSSI Sahkan Mataram Utama Menjadi Nusantara United FC" (in Indonesian). harianjogja.com. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Nusantara United FC Dikelola Investor, Mataram Utama Fokus Pembinaan" (in Indonesian). harianjogja.com. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Hari ini, dengan bangga kami perkenalkan logo resmi Nusantara United FC. Kami datang untuk mewarnai kancah persepakbolaan Indonesia. 🇮🇩 Liga 2, here we go!" (in Indonesian). instagram.com. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Alasan Tim Promosi Liga 2 Nusantara United FC Berkandang di Salatiga". Harianjogja.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Nusantara FC Bakal Homebase di Stadion Kebo Giro Boyolali" (in Indonesian). detik.com. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Squad Nusantara United Liga 2". ligaindonesiabaru. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Nusantara United dan Balestier Khalsa Resmi Jalin Kemitraan Internasional". rri.co.id.