Dejan Football Club Depok, commonly known as Dejan, is an Indonesian football club based in Depok, West Java. They currently compete in the Liga 3

Dejan
Full nameDejan Football Club Depok
Nickname(s)The Careguard
Short nameDejan
GroundMerpati Stadium
Depok, Jawa Barat
Capacity13.000
OwnerSamsunan[1]
ManagerEdy Jainudin
CoachHerman[2]
LeagueLiga 2
2023–24Liga 3, 2nd in NP 4R Group 1, (promoted)
Current season

History edit

Dejan FC was originally an amateur football club, and they debuted in the Liga 3 West Java Seri 1 zone in the 2022–23 season. They made it to the final but lost to Persipasi Kota Bekasi by 1–0.[3]

In the following season, Dejan FC could only finish 3rd in group B and failed to make it to the second round. However, their performance in the previous season which became the runner-up of the Liga 3 West Java Seri 1 Zone in the 2022–23 season, Dejan FC earned a ticket to the national round. They began their run in the national round of the top 80 in the 2023–24 season, The results were quite positive, they won 2–0 against TS Saiburai on 29 April 2024, and won 5–0 over PS Palembang on 5 May 2024, followed by a draw against Perse Ende with a score of 3–3 two days later.[4]

This result brought Dejan FC through the round of 32. In the first match of the round of 32 they successfully defeated the 2023 Liga 3 Central Java champions Persip Pekalongan with a final score of 2–1 on 11 May 2024. After being held to a 2–2 draw against PSGC Ciamis two days later, Dejan FC can finally ensure qualification for the round of 16 after winning 4–1 over Persikasi Bekasi on 15 May 2024.[4]

In the round of 16, Dejan FC joined in group C. Dejan FC could only score one goal in each match they played in the round of 16. But even though they could only score one goal in three matches, the results were quite positive. In their first match, they won 1–0 against Persipani Paniai on 21 May 2024.[4]

Continued to be held to a 1–1 draw against Persipasi Kota Bekasi on 23 May 2024, until finally the certainty of Dejan FC qualifying for the last 8 was determined after a 1–0 win over Tornado two days later. In the Round of 8, Dejan FC joined in group 1, and will compete with Persekabpas Pasuruan, Persikas Subang, and Adhyaksa Farmel.[4] Dejan FC secure their promotion to Liga 2 next season after beating Persekabpas 3–0 and Persikas 2–0.

Supporters edit

Dejan FC Depok supporters called Careguard Boys 12.

Honours edit

  • Liga 3 West Java Series 1
    • Runners-up (1): 2022[5]

Players edit

As of 25 April 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   IDN Fadlan Fauzil Azim
3 DF   IDN Ivan Julyandhy
4 DF   IDN Ahmad Fadli
6 MF   IDN Abdan Hanif
7 DF   IDN Aray Suhendri
8 MF   IDN Andi Sopian
9 FW   IDN Ramadani Wijaya
10 FW   IDN M. Afif Fatoni
11 FW   IDN M. Reza Fahlevi
12 MF   IDN Nanda Maulana
13 FW   IDN M. Ridho Wijaya
14 FW   IDN Riski Ramadhan
15 DF   IDN M. Musen Rinus
16 DF   IDN M. Rafly Aziz
17 MF   IDN Dika Agustin Fieri
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 DF   IDN Zidan Ramadhan
19 MF   IDN M. Farhan
20 DF   IDN Wawan Sumadi
21 MF   IDN Ahmad Faizal
22 DF   IDN Fadillah Pramudya
23 GK   IDN Sujarmin
25 MF   IDN M. Fikri Firdaus
26 DF   IDN M. Bimazawawi
27 DF   IDN Rakha Sabhil
30 GK   IDN M. Harun Al Kahfi
38 MF   IDN Boateng Frince
70 MF   IDN M. Raffi Thalib
87 FW   IDN M. Rizko
88 MF   IDN Fauzan Nabil
96 GK   IDN Pras Aditya

References edit

  1. ^ "Tim Debutan Baru Dejan FC Kota Depok Siap Ukir Sejarah Tembus Final Liga 3 Jabar Seri 1". bogor.inews.id. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Dejan FC Tim Pertama Grup E Lolos ke 32 Besar, Satu Tiket Lagi Jadi Rebutan Tiga Tim". G-Sports (in Indonesian). 5 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Persipasi Juara Liga 3 Jawa Barat, Sempat Terjadi Adu Jotos". jpnn.com (in Indonesian). 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "Profil Dejan FC: Wakil Depok di Liga 3 Yang Menebar Ancaman dan Bidik Tiket Promosi Ke Liga 2". jawapos.com (in Indonesian). 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Hasil Akhir Final Liga 3 Jabar: Persipasi 1 vs 0 Dejan FC, Laskar Patriot Berhak ke Putaran Nasional". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian).

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