Founded on 8 November 1923 as Vorstenlandschen Voetbal Bond (English: Royal Football Union; abbreviated as VVB), it was officially renamed to its current brand in 1935.

[1] Persis returned to top-flight football after a decade in 2022 following its success in winning the 2021 Liga 2 title.

This name change is a form of appreciation for the values of struggle and unity contained in the contents of the youth oath.

The local government took them seriously and succeeded in being promoted to the highest caste at the time, Liga Indonesia Premier Division.

They brought in big-name players, Greg Nwokolo, Harry Saputra, Rudi Widodo, Alvin Kie, and Frank Seator.

In the following season, PSSI compiled the highest level competition under the name Indonesia Super League in 2008.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.