Persidafon Dafonsoro

Persidafon
Full namePersatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Dafonsoro
NicknamesGabus Sentani
(Sentani Sawfish)
Founded1970 (1970)
GroundBarnabas Youwe Stadium
Jayapura Regency, Papua
Capacity15,000
OwnerPT. Ananda Jaya Perkasa
ChairmanHabel Melkias Suwae
LeagueLiga 4
2025-26Group Stage (Papua zone)

Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Dafonsoro,[1] commonly known as Persidafon,[2] is an Indonesian football club based in Jayapura Regency, Papua. The club was founded in 1970. The traditional team home kit is a black and white striped shirt that resembes the Juventus shirt.[3] They currently compete in the Liga 4 and their home stadium is Barnabas Youwe Stadium.

The club is named after the Dafonsoro Mountains (also known as Cyclops Mountains) in Jayapura Regency.

Players

Current squad

As of 24 March 2026

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IDN Samuel Mahuze
2 DF  IDN Napolion Yeuw
3 DF  IDN Abrahan Benuki Imbiri
4 DF  IDN Persy Alexander
5 MF  IDN Tagi Daniel Tabuni
6 DF  IDN Goodmer Jeremaya Meho
8 FW  IDN Yosua F. P.
10 MF  IDN Tiro Wonda (captain)
11 FW  IDN Ignasius Dala
14 FW  IDN Jason
15 MF  IDN Moses Pangkali
17 MF  IDN Kristian Tomi Deda
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 DF  IDN Adriano Mier
19 FW  IDN Alvredho Mesack Tokoro
20 GK  IDN Roland I. Salay
21 FW  IDN Marten F. Ruly Miriauw
23 FW  IDN Ronal Manggaprouw
26 MF  IDN Samuel Ukago
27 MF  IDN Smander A.P.
28 DF  IDN Kris Kores Monim
29 DF  IDN Joe Ogi
30 MF  IDN Herto L. Wally

Manager

The team is currently managed by Gerald R. Pangkali. A prominent figure in Indonesian football, Pangkali is widely recognized for his long-standing career as a versatile midfielder in the top flight of the Indonesian league system, most notably with Persipura Jayapura.

His transition into coaching with Persidafon Dafonsoro brings a wealth of tactical experience and leadership to the squad. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to utilize his deep understanding of Papuan football culture to mentor and develop the club's local talent.

Season-by-season records

Season League/Division Tms. Pos. Piala Indonesia
1994–95 First Division 16 First round –
1995–96 First Division 24 3rd, Second round –
1996–97 First Division 20 4th, Second round –
1997–98 First Division season abandoned –
1998–99 First Division 19 5th, Group 4 –
1999–2000 First Division 21 4th, Second round –
2001 First Division 23 6th, Group 4 –
2002 Second Division Second round –
2003 Second Division –
2004 Second Division 41 4th, Second round –
2005 First Division 27 Relegation play-off winner –
2006 First Division 36 7th, Group 4 –
2007 First Division 40 7th, Group 4 –
2008–09 First Division 48 3 –
2009–10 Premier Division 33 3rd, Second round –
2010–11 Premier Division 39 Promotion/relegation play-off winner –
2011–12 Indonesia Super League 18 10 –
2013 Indonesia Super League 18 16 –
2014 Premier Division 63 Withdrew –
2015
2016
2017 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in provincial round –
2018 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in provincial round –
2019 Liga 3 32 Eliminated in provincial round –
2020 Liga 3 season abandoned –
2021–22
2022–23 Liga 3 – Eliminated in provincial round –
2023–24
2024–25
2025–26 Liga 4 - - -

References

  1. ↑ "Beranda". Archived from the original on 28 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Liga Indonesia". Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  3. ↑ "Launching Persidafon" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 March 2012.