6 Celebrities Who Are Important Figures in Indonesian Football Clubs, Latest Prilly Latuconsina

Kapanlagi.com - Football is the most popular sport in Indonesia, besides badminton and basketball. Although most Indonesians idolize clubs from abroad, the domestic football league is equally interesting.

This is what makes a series of artists and 'sultans' and crazy rich people willing to invest and get involved in Indonesian football clubs. Who are they?

1. Raffi Ahmad

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The public is certainly familiar with the RANS Entertainment business brand. Last year, RANS expanded its wings in the field of football by acquiring the Cilegon FC, a Liga 2 club. Raffi Ahmad rebranded the club as RANS Cilegon FC.

In collaboration with Rudy Salim, the luxury car businessman, Raffi contracted a series of star players who led RANS Cilegon FC to the final of Liga 2 in 2021. Although they lost to Persis Solo, RANS earned a promotion ticket to Liga 1 next season.

2. Kaesang Pangarep

Kaesang (left) celebrates Persis Solo's championship - Credit: instagram.com/persisofficial

As someone who was born in Solo, Kaesang Pangarep certainly wants to advance the club in his hometown. Known for having a militant supporter base, Kaesang has received support from Pasoepati (the name of Persis' supporter group) to become the club's president.

Persis successfully became the champion of Liga 2 2021, defeating RANS Cilegon FC in the final match. Kaesang's success has made supporters believe in him even more and hope that Kaesang can lead Persis Solo in Liga 1 next season.

3. Prilly Latuconsina

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Talented actress Prilly Latuconsina has just announced that she has officially become the owner of Liga 3 club Persikota Tangerang. Through her Instagram on Sunday (30/1), Prilly is determined to bring this club, nicknamed Bayi Ajaib, to achieve the highest possible achievements.

"Women can do it too! I can finally announce that I have joined Persikota Tangerang as the owner. I will give my best so that Persikota can rise to its glory days. I hope that in the next few years, Persikota can become one of the best teams and win Liga 1," wrote Prilly on her social media account.

4. Gilang Widya Permana

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Crazy Rich Malang Gilang Widya Permana is willing to become the President of Arema FC because he has loved football since he was a child. This man, affectionately called Juragan 99, is said to have a number of shares in this beloved club of Malang Raya residents.

As of the release of this news, Arema FC has successfully become a team in the top tier of Liga 1. Gilang Widya Permana is said to have successfully lifted the achievements of Arema FC.

5. Gading Marten

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Before Prilly Latuconsina, Gading Marten was previously rumored to become the owner of Persikota Tangerang. However, that news quickly unraveled. In December 2021, Gading Marten was officially appointed as the Vice President of Marketing for Persik Kediri.

As a public figure, Gading Marten's presence is expected to improve the performance of the club's business line based in Kediri.

6. Atta Halilintar

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As a football enthusiast and 'sultan', Atta Halilintar realizes his passion by becoming one of the owners of a club called AHHA PS Pati FC. Accompanied by Putra Siregar, the smartphone tycoon, Atta becomes the owner of a club that competes in Liga 2.

Not only football, Atta is also the boss of Pendekar United, a professional futsal club. Atta even plays for the club. Wow, amazing!

(kpl/ums)