The 2013 season was the 86th season in Persebaya 1927's existence, and became Persebaya 1927's last season in Indonesian Premier League before banned by PSSI. Persebaya 1927 was played in the Indonesian Premier League and finished fifth at the end of the season. The season was not finished and the format was changed to Play-off round.
Review and events Pre–2013 August Persebaya Surabaya head coach Divaldo Alves has announced his resignation. Persebaya assistant coach Ibnu Grahan, who has been appointed by Persebaya CEO Gede Widiade, is willing to fill Divaldo's vacancy, provided he gains the trust of management.
December Pesebaya Surabaya had to accept defeat in the first match of the 2012 Ternate Mayor's Cup tournament. A goal from Rahmat Rivai made them lose to Persiter Ternate at Gelora Kie Raha (22/12). In the second match, Persebaya defeated PSM Makassar 2-1. However, Persebaya finished last, behind the champions PSM Makassar and Persiter Ternate as a runner-up.
February Persebaya Surabaya achieved maximum points in the opening match of the 2013 Indonesian Premier League (IPL) competition after crushing Bontang FC with a landslide score of 5-0 at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, (24/2).
July Ibnu Grahan officially submitted his letter of resignation from his position as coach of Persebaya Surabaya.
August Persebaya Surabaya has finally appointed a replacement coach for Ibnu Grahan. The Fabio Oliveira-Mursyid Effendi duo will lead the squad nicknamed Bajul Ijo until the end of the 2013 Indonesian Premier League (IPL) season.
Squad information First team squad
Name Nat. Signed in Date of Birth (Age) Signed from Goalkeepers 31 Endra Prasetya 2008 Persema Malang 22 Dedi Iman 2011 Persema Malang 1 Dimas Galih Pratama 2011 The Academy Defenders 5 Jefri Prasetyo 2011 PSIM Yogyakarta 6 Nurmufid Fastabiqul Khoirot 2011 The Academy 20 Muhammad Aulia Ardli 2011 The Academy 2 Mat Halil 1999 The Academy 3 Erol Iba 2011 Persipura Jayapura 24 Yusuf Hamzah 2011 PSIM Yogyakarta 16 Goran Gancev 2013 PSMS Medan (IPL) 15 Rivelino Ardiles 2011 Minangkabau F.C. Dany Saputra 2013 Persedikab Kediri Midfielders 18 Rian Wahyu 2011 The Academy 8 Muhammad Taufiq 2008 PSIM Yogyakarta 12 Rendi Irwan 2011 Mitra Kukar 21 Jusmadi 2011 Pelita Jaya 29 Mario Karlovic 2011 Minangkabau F.C. 41 Feri Ariawan 2011 Persela Lamongan 30 Ji-ho Han 2013 Persibo Bojonegoro 25 Harry Saputra 2012 Persibo Bojonegoro Trias Budi 2013 PSPS Pekanbaru Misbakus Solikhin 2013 The Academy Forwards Talaohu Musafri 2013 Perseman Manokwari 10 Fernando Soler 2012 Persis Solo (LPIS) 9 Aris Alfiansyah 2013 Persela Lamongan 7 Andik Vermansah 2008 The Academy
Competitions
Regular season
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