Garuda F.C. PH

Garuda F.C. PH is an association football club in the Philippines formed in 2011.

Garuda F.C.
Full nameGaruda Football Club Philippines
Nickname(s)Taraswin (The Fast One)
Kāmāyus (the one who lives in happiness)
Founded19 June 2011 (2011-06-19)
ManagerJohn Josua Nicolaas
WebsiteClub website

History

Early in the year 2011, around 21 Indonesian students gathered to play football at the St. Augustine College football field. The students made a commitment for the team to meet and play at St. Augustine every Sunday.

The founder members composed of Jerferson Supit, Frenky Sitorus, Frendy Pangalila, Learyf Karamoy, Jason Nathaniel, Arya Luntungan, Bun Dundu, John Nicolaas II, Nicko, Andrews Warawory, Chanfrien Simbiak, Frederick Maker Andre, Joshua Sihite.[1]

On the gathering of the team on 13 March 2011, they met with one of the event organizers of the World Cup Philippines to play as an Indonesian side. The team won its 11 aside matches, but lost in the 7 aside matches. They placed 3rd runner up in its debut tournament.

After the tournament, other foreigners and some locals (Cambodians, Chinese, Korean and Filipinos) joined the team. The team adopted the name Garuda F.C.

The Indonesian Students Association in the Philippines (PPIF)[2] began supporting Garuda F.C. PH and the team was made official on 19 June 2011.

The team participated at the 2011 UFL Cup.

Etymology

The name of the team was derived the mythical creature, Garuda which has significance in both Buddhism and Hinduism. In Buddhism, Garuda symbolizes strength and is a knowledgeable creature. In Hindu, Garuda is known as "Taraswin, the fast one"[3] and also "Kāmāyus, the one who lives in happiness".[4] It has a motto as well, being "Para garuda terbang bersama dan menjunjung tinggi arti dari Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (English: "Garudas fly together and embrace the meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika).

Current squad
Garuda F.C. PH Alpha
Garuda F.C. PH Bravo

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IDN Frengky Sitorus
3 DF  IDN Arfan Pratama Ngadjo
14 DF  IDN Chanfriend Simbiak
4 MF  IDN Frederick Maker Andre
15 MF  IDN Aditya Suparmono
2 DF  IDN Jos Ronaldo Andrews Warawory
22 DF  IDN Jefferson Supit
5 GK  IDN Lamhot Linggom
15 MF  IDN Bob Banundi (captain)
20 FW  IDN Frendy Pangalila
19 DF  IDN Joy Sanderoni
12 MF  IDN Martin Purba
23 DF  IDN Prenall Jeremiah Nicolaas II
No. Pos. Nation Player
21 MF  IDN Bryan Panjaitan
10 MF  IDN Learyf Karamoy
18 FW  IDN Vichart Dundu
30 FW  IDN Arman
13 DF  IDN Jurgen Aroy
17 FW  IDN Arya Luntungan
8 FW  IDN Julius Muliasari
29 MF  IDN Valdey Roberto Palluga Pane
11 MF  IDN Marshal Sifo Charles Sitompul
7 FW  IDN Stevandy Praditya Suwardi
6 DF  IDN Yos Nickson Runturamby
27 FW  IDN Brian Karundeng

References
  1. Beginning of Garuda , album.
  2. KBRI Manila.,"Indonesian Students Association in the Philippines,
  3. Garuda.id:Garuda"yang Cepat".
  4. Garuda id:Garuda,"yang hidup dengan senang",
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