History of PSM Makassar Becomes the Oldest Club in Indonesia

VIVA – PSM Makassar celebrates its 107^th anniversary on November 2, 2022. The club was founded in 1915 and has been recognized as the oldest football club in Indonesia. In the journey history of this oldest club, it started with the name Macassaarsche Voetbal Bond (MVB) which was later referred to as PSM Makassar.

In 1940, Japanese troops came to Makassar to reduce MVB activities. At that time, Dutch people who were members of MVB were arrested while local players were made into Romusa and some were sent to Myanmar.

Japan implemented many rules that made MVB completely paralyzed. After eliminating the Dutch, the Japanese tried to gain support from the local population by allowing the people to use Indonesian names. From that incident, MVB changed its name to PSM Makassar.

Then 1950, the best players in PSM began to emerge including Ramang, Suardi Arlan, and Noorsalam. They are called the legendary trio who brought PSM to the first championship in 1957 by defeating PSMS Medan in the final.

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Suasana suporter Kuala Lumpur City FC saat melawan PSM Makassar

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At that time, PSM Makassar began to expand to the island of Java to establish relations with the All-Indonesian Football Association (PSSI).

Since its establishment, PSM Makassar is the strongest club and is always taken into account by its opponents. The club nicknamed 'Juku Spell' has even become one of the union teams whose achievements are the most stable so far.

PSM several times won the championship trophy. During the union era, the PSM won a total of five titles, namely in the 1956-1957, 1957-1959, 1964-1965, 1965-1966, and 1991-1992 seasons. The total achievement of the PSM title in the United era was five times.

PSM Makassar also won the Indonesian League in 2000. Then, PSM was ranked second in the Indonesian League 1995/1996, 2001, 2003, and 2004.

Finally, in 2019, PSM Makassar won the Indonesian Cup. The victory was achieved after PSM beat Persija Jakarta 2-1 on aggregate in a two-legged match.

PSM Makassar in Liga 1 2022/2023 PSM Makassar is a respected club until now. In Liga 1 season 2022/2023, PSM became one of the most ferocious and unbeaten.

Currently, PSM is in third place in the standings and has played 10 matches with 22 points. In detail, PSM has recorded six wins and four draws.

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PSM several times won the championship trophy. During the union era, the PSM won a total of five titles, namely in the 1956-1957, 1957-1959, 1964-1965, 1965-1966, and 1991-1992 seasons. The total achievement of the PSM title in the United era was five times.