The Indonesian football history begins with the founding of Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia (PSSI) in Yogyakarta on 19 April 1930 with the leadership of Soeratin Sosrosoegondo.
In the PSSI congress in Solo, the organization changed its name to Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia. Since then, football activities are increasingly being driven by the PSSI and the more people play on the road or square where the first of the competition was held. As a form of support for the revival of "Football Nationality", Pakubowono X establish Sriwedari stadium, what makes Indonesian football more incentive.After the death of Soeratin Sosrosoegondo, achievements Indonesia national football team is not very satisfactory because of coaching the national team is not matched by the development organization and competition. In the era before the 1970s, Indonesia had a few players to compete in international competitions, including Ramang, Sucipto Suntoro, Ronny Pattinasarani, Tan Liong Houw, and so on. During its development, the PSSI has expanded its domestic football competitions, including the implementation of the Indonesian Super League, Premier Division, Division One and Division Two for the non-amateur players, as well as Division Three for amateur players. In addition, PSSI also actively developing women's football competition and competition in certain age groups (U-15, U-17, U-19, U21, and U-23).