University of Daedo FC

University of Daedo Football Club

University of Daedo Football Club is an Indonesian professional football club based in Daedo City, West Java. The club competes in the DCL Soccer Championship, the top-tier football competition in Daedo City. Established in 2019, the club continues developing young talent through university pathways system and academy structure.

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Club Information

Full name

University of Daedo Football Club

Nickname

The Daedo Dragons

Founded

2019

Ground

DCYFA Wellness Park

Capacity

52,000

Club colours

Gold

Kit manufacturer

Rboost

Main sponsor

University of Daedo

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History

University of Daedo Football Club was founded in 2019 as part of an initiative by the University of Daedo to establish a professional football program that bridges academic sports development with the city’s growing football ecosystem. From its early years, the club was structured differently from traditional community-owned teams, focusing instead on a university-driven model emphasizing education, discipline, and long-term player development.

By the early 2020s, the club began to stabilize competitively, regularly finishing in the upper-mid table and occasionally challenging for playoff positions. This period also saw the rise of several standout players developed through its university pathway system, some of whom later attracted interest from larger DCEL clubs.

The construction and use of DCYFA Wellness Park as its home ground further strengthened the club’s identity, turning it into a central hub for student supporters and alumni gatherings. Matchdays became known for their vibrant academic atmosphere, blending chants, banners, and university pride.

As the club matured, its rivalry with Mitra Daedoyaksa FC intensified, especially in the Metro Daedo Derby, which became one of the most anticipated fixtures in the DCL Soccer Championship calendar.

Today, University of Daedo FC is regarded as a model institution within Daedo City football—valued less for immediate dominance and more for its structured development system, tactical identity, and contribution to nurturing young talent.

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Rivalry

The club’s primary rivalry is with Mitra Daedoyaksa FC.

This fixture is officially known as the Metro Daedo Derby, one of the most significant matches in the DCL Soccer Championship. The rivalry represents a clash between a university-based institution and a community-backed professional club, symbolizing both competitive intensity and contrasting football development philosophies within Daedo City.

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Style and Culture

University of Daedo FC is often associated with:

Tactical discipline rooted in academic structure

Youth development through university pathways

Balanced playing style emphasizing organization and technique

Strong home support from students and alumni

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Supporters

The club is primarily supported by UDMania, the official supporter group of University of Daedo FC.

UDMania

UDMania is a university-based supporter collective composed of students, alumni, and local fans of the club. The group is known for its organized matchday choreography, academic-themed chants, and strong identity linked to the University of Daedo.

Key characteristics of UDMania:

Strong affiliation with student culture and university pride

Coordinated chanting and tifo displays in home matches

Gold-themed visual identity matching the club colours

Active presence during Metro Daedo Derby matches

Focus on positive support and disciplined supporter culture

UDMania plays an important role in creating the atmosphere at DCYFA Wellness Park, turning home matches into a blend of sporting event and campus celebration.

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Players and Staff

No. Pos. Nation Player

1 GK 🇮🇩 IND Arfan Dzulfadli Mahyuddin

2 DF  🇮🇩 IDN Zikrullah Yusuf

3 DF  🇰🇷 KOR Lee Hojun

4 DF  🇯🇵 JPN Tatsuya Fujii

5 DF  🇮🇩 IND Hamza Yakup

6 MF  🇮🇩 IDN Nizamuddin Rehim

7 MF  🇧🇷 BRA Benício Terada

8 FW  🇮🇩 IDN Abduweli Qasim

9 MF  🇰🇷 KOR Jung Gun-Ho

10 FW 🇯🇵 JPN Takuya Jinno

11 MF 🇮🇩 IND Rasydan Fadillah

13 FW 🇹🇱 TLS Tiago Martins Guterres

14 GK 🇰🇷 KOR Yoo Jae-Min

15 FW 🇮🇩 IND Harun Junaedi

16 MF 🇯🇵 JPN Shota Endo

17 DF  🇮🇩 IND Jafar Sidik Muchtar

18 MF 🇰🇷 KOR Shin Geon-Woo

19 FW 🇮🇩 IDN Syarifudin Maulana

20 DF 🇮🇩 IDN Andi Kurniawan

21 MF 🇮🇩 IND Anorogo Srisuwoto

22 MF 🇮🇩 IDN Yoga Prasetyo Hadi

23 FW 🇯🇵 JPN Satoshi Ishikawa 

24 MF 🇰🇷 KOR Choi Hoon-seo

25 FW 🇮🇩 IDN Syazwan Hashim

26 DF 🇮🇩  IND Jauhar Firdaus

27 FW 🇮🇩 IND Jalal Mijit

28 MF 🇮🇩 IND Taichi Yasuda

29 DF  🇮🇩 IND Zulfadli Iskandar

33 MF 🇮🇩 IND Albert Pan Guo-ming

80 GK 🇮🇩 IND Fahri Zaidan Wiranata

Coaching staff

Club Director 🇰🇷 Choi Sung-il

Sporting Director 🇮🇩 Darman Hidayana

Technical Director 🇮🇩 Wahyu Kuncara

Team Manager 🇮🇩 Rasyid Nawawi

Head coach 🇰🇷 Seo Gae-hyeok

Assistant coach 🇯🇵 Rikuto Tokumasa

Goalkeeping coach 🇰🇷 Seo Min-kyu

                                  🇮🇩 Riko Wiradana

Fitness coach 🇮🇩 Rizal Fadli Ramadhan

Kit Manager 🇮🇩 Halim Qurban

Team Administrator 🇮🇩 Wahid Ghopur

Foreign Players:

🇯🇵 Tatsuya Fujii

🇰🇷 Jung Gun-Ho

🇰🇷 Yoo Jae-Min

🇰🇷 Shin Geon-Woo

🇯🇵 Satoshi Ishikawa

🇯🇵 Shota Endo

🇯🇵 Takuya Jinno

🇰🇷 Lee Hojun

🇰🇷 Choi Hoon-seo

🇧🇷 Benício Retsu Terada Cordeiro

Players with multiple nationalities:

🇯🇵🇮🇩 Taichi Yasuda

🇺🇸🇮🇩 Albert Pan Guo-ming

Players with Timorese citizenship:

🇹🇱 Tiago Martins Guterres