Dewa United Banten F.C.

For the basketball team, see Dewa United Banten BC.

Dewa United Banten
Full nameDewa United Football Club
Nickname(s)Banten Warriors[1]
Deluxe Unicorn[2]
Short name
  • DWU
Founded11 March 2009 (2009-03-11), as Martapura
22 February 2021 (2021-02-22), as Dewa United
GroundBanten International Stadium
Capacity30,000
PresidentTommy Hermawan Lo
CEOArdian Satya Negara
Head coachJan Olde Riekerink
LeagueSuper League
2024–25Liga 1, 2nd of 18
Websitedewaunited.com

Dewa United Football Club or Dewa United Banten F.C. , formerly known as Martapura Football Club,[3] is an Indonesian professional football club based in Serang Regency, Banten. They currently compete in the Super League, the top-flight of Indonesian football. They were promoted from Liga 2, after placing third in the 2021 Liga 2 season.

History

Martapura (2009–2021)

Martapura was founded in 2009. They became an official member of the PSSI on 11 March of the same year. Their first participation in Indonesian competitions was in the 2009–10 Liga Indonesia Third Division. They were promoted to the Liga Indonesia Second Division in 2011 after finishing in fifth place in the 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Third Division. Because of the dualism at the time, they started next season in 2012. They contested in the 2012 Liga Indonesia Second Division and were promoted to the Liga Indonesia First Division. Martapura, with mostly local players, was promoted in their first season after finishing second in the final round of the 2013 Liga Indonesia First Division.[4][5]

Since the 2014 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, they used Demang Lehman Stadium to comply with PT Liga regulations.[4]

Dewa United (2021–present)

On 22 February 2021, Martapura officially changed ownership after being acquired by Garibaldi Thohir, Rendra Soedjono and Kevin Hardiman who subsequently rebranded the club as Martapura Dewa United, moving it to South Tangerang.[6][7]

On 28 September 2021, Dewa United made their debut league match in a 3–1 win against RANS Cilegon at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium.[8] a weeks later, they had their second match in a 2–0 win against Perserang Serang.[9] On 30 November 2021, they closed the match in the group stage of the 2021–22 Liga 2 in a 0–1 loss to Persekat Tegal, and qualified for the second round as Group B winner.[10] On 23 December 2021, they qualified for the semi-finals of the 2021–22 Liga 2 as Group Y winners after their 0–1 win over PSMS Medan.[11] Four days later in the semi final they lost 1–2 to Persis Solo.[12] In the third place match on 30 December 2021, they defeated PSIM Yogyakarta 0–1, with a goal created in the last minute of the second half by Gufroni Al Maruf's goal. They promoted to Liga 1 in 2022 season.[13]

As result of action at PSSI Congress on 30 May 2022, Martapura Dewa United officially remove Martapura from its name thus known as Dewa United.[3] Dewa United officially declared itself as the representative of Banten in the highest caste competition of Indonesian football. This was marked by an event titled Banten Warriors Declaration at Banten International Stadium on Sunday, 23 February 2025 afternoon. The event was attended by hundreds of football fans in Serang who welcomed the presence of Dewa United to play at the Banten International Stadium.[1]

Dewa United finished as runners-up in the 2024–25 Liga 1 season, thus qualifying to the 2025–26 AFC Challenge League.[14]

Players

Current squad

As of 7 July 2025[15]

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 Muhammad Natshir
2 DF  NED Nick Kuipers
3 DF  IDN Wahyu Prasetyo
5 FW  IDN Stefano Lilipaly (on loan from Borneo Samarinda)
6 MF  IDN Theo Numberi
7 MF  IDN Feby Eka Putra
8 MF  BRA Jajá
10 FW  IDN Egy Maulana Vikri
11 MF  JPN Taisei Marukawa
12 FW  CAM Privat Mbarga
13 MF  IDN Dani Saputra
14 DF  IDN Brian Fatari
15 MF  IDN Rangga Muslim (captain)
16 MF  IDN Kafiatur Rizky
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 MF  IDN Ricky Kambuaya
20 FW  IDN Septian Bagaskara
21 DF  IDN Akbar Arjunsyah
23 DF  IDN Ady Setiawan
28 MF  ARG Alexis Messidoro
31 GK  IDN Dafa Setiawarman
35 DF  IDN Saiful Djoge
37 DF  IDN Altalariq Ballah
39 FW  BRA Alex Martins
41 DF  BRA Cássio Scheid
60 GK  IDN Yofandani Pranata
92 GK  NED Sonny Stevens
97 DF  IDN Edo Febriansah

Out on loan

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
— MF  IDN Iqbal Al Ghuzat (at PSKC Cimahi)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  IDN Dennish Diaz (at PSKC Cimahi)

Coaching staff

Position Name
President Tommy Hermawan Lo
CEO Ardian Satya Negara
Team manager Judo Iswantoro
Head coach Jan Olde Riekerink
Assistant head coach Roy Hendriksen
Assistant coach Bayu Eka Sari
Assistant coach Firman Utina
Goalkeeper coach Frank Kooiman
Physical coach Jan Kluitenberg
Assistant physical coach Hendra Pratama
Head Of Analyst Luthfy Falsyah

Season by season records

As Martapura FC

Season League/Division Tms. Pos. Piala Indonesia ACLE ACL 2 ACGL ACC
2009–10 Third Division – – – – –
2010–11 Third Division 2 in Group C (Fourth round) – – – – –
2012 Second Division 100 – – – – –
2013 First Division 77 2 in Group XVIII (Third round) – – – – –
2014 Premier Division 60 Semi-finalist – – – – –
2015 Premier Division 55 did not finish – – – – –
2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship B 50 4 – – – – –
2017 Liga 2 61 4 – – – – –
2018 Liga 2 24 5 in East region Second round – – – –
2019 Liga 2 23 4 in Group Y (Second round) – – – –
2020 Liga 2 24 did not finish – – – – –

As Dewa United FC

Season League/Division Tms. Pos. Piala Indonesia ACLE ACL 2 ACGL ACC
2021–22 Liga 2 24 3 – – – – –
2022–23 Liga 1 18 17 – – – – –
2023–24 Liga 1 18 5 – – – – –
2024–25 Liga 1 18 2 – – – – –

Performance in AFC competitions

Season Competition Round Nat Club Home Away
2025–26 AFC Challenge League Group stage TBD 26 Oct '25
TBD 29 Oct '25
TBD 1 Nov '25

Honours

Martapura FC

Dewa United

Supporters

Anak Dewa are the main supporters of Dewa United FC.

Mascot

Golden Horn Unicorn is the mascot of Dewa United FC. Dewa United FC comes from South Tangerang, Banten Province. Deluxe Unicorn is nickname of Dewa United FC, there is a mythological animal that lives in Banten Province, namely the Unicorn. Marco Polo had stopped in Indonesia, more precisely to the islands of Sumatra and Java, on his return to Europe. He claimed to have seen a unicorn or a mythological creature in the form of a one-horned horse. However, the researchers concluded that the animal Marco Polo saw was actually a one-horned rhino. Banten province is the last remaining natural habitat of the one-horned rhino. Therefore, Dewa United FC made Unicorn a mascot. The philosophy of the unicorn is that the animal represents purity, healing, joy, courage, and unmatched strength. Dewa United's nickname is Deluxe Unicorn (Luxury Unicorn), because the Dewa United club has luxurious facilities that support achievements when competing in Liga 1.

Sponsorship

  • BAIC Indonesia
  • Cow Play Cow Moo
  • Carstensz Residence and Mall BSD
  • JHL Solitaire

Kit supplier

  • Mills (2021–2023)
  • DRX Wear (2023–present)

Coaches

Martapura FC (until 2021)

Name Period
Frans Sinatra Huwae (2014–2021)

Dewa United (2021–present)

Name Period
Kas Hartadi (2021–2022)
Nil Maizar (2022)
Jan Olde Riekerink (2023–present)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Dengan Julukan Banten Warriors, Dewa United FC Resmi Jadi Representasi Banten di Liga 1". Dewa United Official Website (in Indonesian). 24 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Prediksi Madura United vs Dewa United: Deluxe Unicorn Sedang On Fire!".
  3. ^ a b "Kongres PSSI 2022 – Ada Klub Berubah Nama, Termasuk Milik Atta Halilintar & Raffi Ahmad". Goal.com (in Indonesian). 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Bayi Ajaib Itu Bernama Martapura FC" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  5. ^ Permana Sidik, Nandang. "Martapura FC klub amatir tanpa suntikan dana APBD". jaringnews.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  6. ^ Firdausy, Farabi (22 February 2021). "RESMI: Martapura FC Jadi Dewa United, Pilih Bermarkas Di Tangerang". Goal. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Dewa United Lahir Dari Tim Fun Football Ke Liga 2 2021". www.bolasport.com.
  8. ^ "Hasil Liga 2: RANS Cilegon Takluk dari Dewa United 1-3". sport.detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Kalahkan Perserang 0-2, Dewa United Pimpin Klasemen Grup B, Hasil Pertandingan Liga 2". muria.suaramerdeka.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Dewa United dan RANS Cilegon Lolos ke 8 Besar Liga 2, CEO Bersuara di Media Sosial: Tetap Membumi dan Semangat". jurnalisme dan.pikiranrakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Dewa United lolos semifinal usai kalahkan PSMS". m.antaranews.com (in Indonesian). 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Dewa United FC Gagal ke Final Liga 2, Kas Hartadi Tetap Apresiasi Pemainnya". bolaskor.com (in Indonesian). 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Dewa United Juara 3 Liga 2, Berhasil Promosi Liga 1 Kalahkan PSIM". www.ayobandung.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Dewa United dipastikan dampingi Persib berlaga di AFC Challenge League 2025/26". Antara News (in Indonesian). 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  15. ^ "Daftar pemain tim Dewa United". liga-indonesia.id (in Indonesian).
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