Arema Malang FC (Indonesian: Persatuan Sepakbola Arema Malang) is an Indonesian football team based in Malang, East Java. It is one of the most supported and successful football clubs in Indonesia. They currently play at the Indonesian top league; the Liga Indonesia.
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[edit] The Arema Culture
The Arema (acronym for Arek Malang or Malang Teenagers) culture is born out of the pride of the citizens of Malang. With the desire to establish themselves as a famous and a high nobility society, the people (especially the teenagers) of Malang participated in all kinds of actvities (which includes boxing, rock music and athleticism) to help establish the Malang as one of the famous societies in Indonesia.
Arema is also the name of an Indonesian/Javanese legend, Kebo Arema who is thought to originate from Malang. Due to this fact, "Arema" became a relevant name to be used for the culture and identity of Malang.
[edit] History
On 11 August 1987, Arema Malang Football Club or Persatuan Sepakbola Arema Malang was formed. It went through several names and managements change before using and settling on the present club name. This was due to financial diffuiculties experienced by the club during its early days of formation before eventually being saved by Ir. Lucky Acub Zaenal.
In 2003, after 16 years of financial instability, Arema Malang FC was taken over by PT. Bentoel Prima Malang Tbk, one of Indonesia's oldest cigarette company based in Malang. The company has managed Arema Malang FC till now.
[edit] Stadiums
Arema Malang plays at two stadiums: Kanjuruhan Stadium in Kepanjen, Malang and also at the Gajayana Stadium, Malang for Asian Champions Cup matches.
[edit] Supporters
- Arema supporters who call themselves the Aremania are considered to be one of the most fanatic supporters among all of the Indonesian football clubs supporters.
- Apart from Malang City itself, Arema Malang FC also has it's Aremania community all around Indonesia, for example, Aremania Batavia in Jakarta.
- In 1999 & 2006, the Aremania has been awarded as The Best Indonesian Football Supporters by Football Association of Indonesia
[edit] Achievements
- Liga Indonesia 2004 : Division 1 champions.
- Galatama champions 1992/1993
- Piala Indonesia: 2005, 2006
[edit] Squad
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