Full Name: Borneo Football Club Samarinda
Founded: 2014
City: Samarinda
Country: Indonesia
League: Liga 1
Stadium: Segiri Stadium
Nickname: Pesut Etam / Borneo FC
Colors: Orange, Black

Borneo FC. Samarinda is one of the rapidly growing football clubs in Indonesia. Since its establishment in 2014, the club has quickly become a strong competitor in Indonesian football, especially in the top-tier competition, Liga 1.

Based in Samarinda, the club represents the pride of East Kalimantan and carries the spirit of the local community. Over the years, Borneo FC has built a reputation as a competitive and ambitious club, consistently challenging traditional giants in Indonesian football.

Ownership & Management

Owner: Nabil Husein Said Amin – Indonesia
Club President: Nabil Husein Said Amin
Country: Indonesia

The management of Borneo FC Samarinda focuses heavily on professional development, infrastructure improvement, and youth player development.

Furthermore, the club aims to strengthen its squad every season in order to compete consistently for domestic trophies. With modern management and strong financial backing, Borneo FC has developed into one of the most stable clubs in Indonesian football.

In addition, the club enjoys passionate support from fans across East Kalimantan, particularly the loyal supporters group known as Pusamania.

Major Honours

Although relatively young compared to other Indonesian clubs, Borneo FC has already achieved several notable milestones.

Competition	Achievement
Liga 1 Indonesia	Top 3 Finish
President’s Cup	Runner-Up
Indonesian Cup	Quarter-Finalist
Liga 1 Regular Season	Consistent Top Contender

Borneo FC, continues to strengthen its squad and infrastructure with the goal of eventually winning major domestic trophies.

Legendary Players

Several important players have contributed significantly to the club’s rise in Indonesian football.

Player	Full Name	Country
Boaz Solossa	Boaz Theofilius Solossa	Indonesia
Stefano Lilipaly	Stefano Jantje Lilipaly	Indonesia
Terens Puhiri	Terens Owang Puhiri	Indonesia
Matheus Pato	Matheus da Silva Pato	Brazil

These players helped shape the attacking identity of the team while also bringing valuable experience to the squad.

Rival Teams

Rival Club	City	Country
Persija Jakarta	Jakarta	Indonesia
Arema FC	Malang	Indonesia
Bali United	Gianyar	Indonesia

Matches against these clubs are often intense and attract significant attention from Indonesian football fans.

Playing Philosophy & Identity

Historically, Borneo FC Samarinda is known for:

• Fast attacking football
• Strong wing play and counterattacks
• Solid defensive organization
• Emphasis on physical and tactical discipline

The team also relies on a combination of talented local players and experienced foreign signings to maintain a balanced squad.

Global Impact

Although primarily competing in domestic competitions, Borneo FC Samarinda continues to expand its influence across Southeast Asia. The club regularly attracts international players and builds partnerships that improve its competitiveness.

Moreover, the passionate fanbase from Samarinda and the wider Kalimantan region strengthens the club’s identity and cultural significance.

With growing ambition, modern management, and strong local support, Borneo FC Samarinda continues its journey toward becoming one of the dominant forces in Indonesian football.