BVB Legends Travel to Indonesia

Through this friendly match between Persib All Stars and Borussia Dortmund Legends, it is hoped that it can help develop football in Indonesia and can also add to the passion for football in Indonesia. 

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Persib All Stars is a joint team of several former PERSIB players who succeeded in bringing Persib to win the Indonesian League competition in 1994/1995 and 2014/2015, as well as several other players who have now become Persib icons. 

During their three-day trip, the BVB Legends will engage in various activities with their partners and fans in both cities aimed at fostering football development, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

Among the BVB Legends squad are Marcel Schmelzer, Kevin Großkreutz, Roman Weidenfeller, Patrick Owomoyela, David Odonkor, Jan Koller, Mladen Petric, Mo Zidan, Dede, Jörg Heinrich, Ibrahim Tanko and Paul Lambert.

PERSIB All Stars team will feature I Made Wirawan as a goalkeeper, in cooperation with Robby Darwis, Gilang Angga Kusumah, Yudi Guntara, Zaenal Arief, Sutiono Lamso, Airlangga Sucipto and other former PERSIB players from various generations.

The highlight of the tour will be the match against Persib All Stars, set to take place at Siliwangi Stadium, on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 3 pm.

“We are thrilled to bring the BVB Legends once again to Southeast Asia and this time to Indonesia. As one of our key markets in the region, Indonesia stands out to us as football loving with a strong passion for the game,” stated Carsten Cramer, CMO of BVB. Benedikt Scholz, Director of Internationalisation & Commercial Partnerships of BVB, echoes: “This tour is an excellent opportunity to connect with our partners, fans and friends in this part of the world and we are looking forward to a close partnership with Persib Bandung.”

“For 16 years, Evonik has been a main sponsor of Borussia Dortmund. As a specialty chemicals company, we are united with the world-class football team in our values of diversity, fairness, courage, and respect,” said Shirley Qi, President of Evonik South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Head of Nutrition & Care Asia Pacific. “We have also seen these values in Indonesia since our first plant in the country opened in 1996. I wish both teams the best of luck, and I look forward to future partnerships in Indonesia.”

“We are thrilled to announce the upcoming friendly match between Persib All Stars and the Borussia Dortmund Legends team. Through this match, we aim to not only strengthen the ties between our two clubs but also to contribute to the overall development of football on a global scale. We recognize the responsibility we have to inspire the next generation and create a positive impact through the sport we love,” stated Teddy Tjahjono, Deputy CEO of PT PERSIB Bandung Bermartabat.

“We extend our gratitude to BVB Dortmund for their shared vision and enthusiasm. Our commitment to promoting the game extends beyond the pitch. We will actively engage in community-driven initiatives, leveraging our influence to make a positive impact on society. By uniting our resources, we can drive positive change and contribute to the growth of football at all levels,” said Gabriella Witdarmono, Commercial Director of PT PERSIB Bandung Bermartabat.

In addition to the tour, official BVB fanclubs in Asia are invited to come together as part of the Asian Fan Gathering to meet their favorite players, engage in fun activities and of course be part of the match against Persib All Stars.

Ticketing info

Ticket sales for the friendly match between PERSIB All Stars and Borussia Dortmund Legends will be announced as soon as possible in early September 2023.