LaLiga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025 Successfully Held

VIRALTERKINI.ID, TANGERANG – After lasting for three months in various regions of Indonesia, namely Jakarta, West Java, East Java and Central Java, now the LaLiga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025 has completed the final round at the Kera Sakti Field, South Tangerang on Saturday (09/13/2025).

In contrast to the previous tournament that used format 7 vs 7 and 9 vs 9 in the U-12 and U-14 categories, currently U-12 to U-16 uses the 11 vs. 11 format. With this format change, the number of players in each city becomes more than before.

A total of 14 championship teams in each regional from two categories, namely U-14 and U-16, returned to competing in the Grand Final to compete for the first title Laliga Youth Tournament 2025.

The Grand Final is also increasingly lively with the participation of the Indonesian League 1 Professional Club Academy, the Persib Bandung Academy in the U-16 category which succeeded in qualifying for the 2nd place in the West Java Regional. Not only that, the Djanur Football Academy soccer school which was trained directly by Indonesian legend player, Djajang Nurdjaman was ready to graze to show their best performance on the final stage of the U-14 category.

v Delegation Laliga in Indonesia said that he was very happy to see the enthusiasm of the players, and believed that their enthusiasm and dedication became a concrete proof of the great potential of young football in Indonesia.

“We are truly inspired by the enthusiasm and determination shown by all young players who participated in the LaLiga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025. Their energy on the field is a clear reflection of the great potential of Indonesian football. This.”

Meanwhile, the CEO of The Footballicious as the promoter of this event, Andhika Suksmana gave his view. He asserted that the LaLiga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025 is a concrete proof of the magnitude of the potential for young football in Indonesia.

“Through the LaLiga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025, we want to prove that young age coaching is the key to the future of Indonesian football. I also congratulate all winners, and hope this success is the first step towards higher football achievements,” Andhika explained.

Andhika also mentioned that the best player Laliga Youth Tournament last year, Farrel Luckyta was dispatched to Girona FC to be able to feel Football Experience. “This year, Farrel also successfully received a call to the Indonesian U-16 national team, a clear proof of the contribution of this tournament in giving birth to quality young talents,” he continued.

This grand final momentum is also increasingly meaningful because it coincides with the good news from the international level. Laliga has just won a prestigious award “Honor for transformative partnerships forms the future of sports” at the World Football Summit Hong Kong on September 3 – 4 2025. The award was given as an award for the commitment of Laliga in supporting the development of grassroots football in Southeast Asia through various initiatives, including the Laliga Youth Tournament.

With the success of the Indonesian Grand Final 2025 and appreciation in the global arena, Laliga reiterated his position as an international leader in fostering young football while strengthening his commitment to the growth of sustainable sports.

Also present was Zainudin Amali, Deputy Chairperson of PSSI, who specifically came to submit the championship trophy to the winning team as well as being an inspiration for young players to increasingly try to achieve the highest achievement in the world of football.

PSSI welcomed the presence of LaLiga Youth Tournament in Indonesia which made an important contribution to the fostering of young grass roots. Through this tournament, Indonesia’s young potential and talent will emerge.

“The presence of LaLiga of course we welcome positive. In the future it is expected to grow and open more opportunities for young players at the grassroots level, which will certainly be welcomed in Indonesia,” said Zainudin.

A total of 10 winners have been announced, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for each age category, Best Coach awards, and The most valuable player (MVP) per age category.

As an appreciation, the MVP of this tournament will get a special opportunity to go to Spain to feel Football Experience and is expected to be an inspiration for other young players in Indonesia to continue to excel and dream of penetrating the world soccer stage. (ma)

The following is a list of winners from Laliga Youth Tournament Indonesia 2025:
U-14 category:
Champion 1: CS Private Soccer
Champion 2: Garuda Lampung FC
Champion 3: Djanur Football Academy
Best Coach: Ahmad Sahal (CS Private)

U-16 Category:
Champion 1: Persib Bandung Academy
Champion 2: Bintang Putra Sidoarjo
Champion 3: Jatira Bandung Soccer
Best Coach: Gilang Fauzi Ramdani (Persib Bandung Academy)

The most valuable player : Mohammad Setyo Kusumo (Bintang Putra Sidoarjo)