Wikipedia - Persela Lamongan

Persatuan Sepakbola Lamongan, or commonly known as Persela, is an Indonesian football club based in Lamongan, East Java. Currently the club plays in Liga 2, the second tier of football competition in the country.

History

Although it has been established since 18 April 1967, Persela just started to show its existence in 2003, nine years after the national football competition entered the professional era in 1994. Before 2003, Persela used to play in the lower divisions (first or second division in Liga Indonesia) but now plays in the Super League.

On 15 October 2017, the main goalkeeper of Persela, Choirul Huda, died from the injuries sustained during a match against Semen Padang F.C. in a Liga 1 match, the highest tier of football league in Indonesia.

In the Winter of 2017, Englishman Judan Ali was signed on a 2 year contract as their first Technical Director

Crest

Persela Lamongan U20 is a youth soccer team based in Lamongan, Indonesia. The team is a feeder team for the senior Persela Lamongan team and competes in various youth leagues and tournaments in Indonesia. The players in the team are talented young athletes who are honing their skills and developing their potential to eventually make it to the senior team or even play professionally in the future. The team is known for their strong work ethic, teamwork, and determination on the field. With a dedicated coaching staff and supportive fans, Persela Lamongan U20 is a promising team with a bright future ahead.