Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Dafonsoro, commonly known as Persidafon, 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. 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
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 SeasonLeague/DivisionTms.Pos.Piala Indonesia1994–95First Division16First round–1995–96First Division243rd, Second round–1996–97First Division204th, Second round–1997–98First Divisionseason abandoned–1998–99First Division195th, Group 4–1999–2000First Division214th, Second round–2001First Division236th, Group 4–2002Second DivisionSecond round–2003Second Division–2004Second Division414th, Second round–2005First Division27Relegation play-off winner–2006First Division367th, Group 4–2007First Division407th, Group 4–2008–09First Division483–2009–10Premier Division333rd, Second round–2010–11Premier Division39Promotion/relegation play-off winner–2011–12Indonesia Super League1810–2013Indonesia Super League1816–2014Premier Division63Withdrew–201520162017Liga 332Eliminated in provincial round–2018Liga 332Eliminated in provincial round–2019Liga 332Eliminated in provincial round–2020Liga 3season abandoned–2021–222022–23Liga 3–Eliminated in provincial round–2023–242024–252025–26Liga 4 - - -
References
External links Profile Persidafon Dafonsoro at Liga-Indonesia.com (archived) Persidafon Dafonsoro at National-Football-Teams.com