Supporters The supporters of Persebaya are known as
Bonek, this an
acronym from
Bondho (resource) and
Nekat (reckless). Bonek is one of the biggest supporter groups in Indonesia. also Persebaya supporters they called as
Green Force which mean The Green-Green Troops are synonymous with Persebaya. The song "
Song for Pride", is an anthem song Persebaya Surabaya, this song was composed by
Mahardika Nurdian Syahputra. Friendship Bonek has a good relationship with
The Jakmania, Supporters of
Persija Jakarta. Their friendship began with fans who often made headlines as supporters of the rioters.
Rivalries The main rivalry with
Arema FC is known as the
Super East Java derby this match was born from the hostility of the fans and showed the best in East Java, the supporters should not be brought together by the
Indonesian Police because of the possibility of clashes between groups. The match with
PSIS Semarang was born from the controversy of
Sepakbola Gajah since
Perserikatan. Until now the two clubs when they meet always compete with high tension. Persebaya also has another rival with
PSMS Medan,
Persija Jakarta,
PSM Makassar,
Persib Bandung in the
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