Top scorer Liga 1 Indonesia 2025: Veterans lead the way, Brazilians rule the charts

Liga 1 is the highest level of professional football in the Indonesian league system. Established in 2017 to replace the Indonesia Super League, it is currently managed by PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB) under the auspices of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). 

Since its inception, the league has seen several changes in its format. Originally starting with 18 teams in 2017, the number of participants has fluctuated due to various administrative reasons, though 18 remains the standard for the 2024/25 season. 

In the inaugural 2017 season, Bhayangkara FC emerged as the first-ever Liga 1 champions. Historically, Persipura Jayapura remains the most successful club in Indonesian top-flight history (including the previous era) with 4 titles. In the latest 2024/25 season, the championship trophy was claimed by Persib Bandung.

According to Spbolivescore, the success of the reigning champions cannot be discussed without mentioning the Brazilian veteran Alex Martins. Despite being 31 years old, Martins remains a nightmare for every net in Indonesia. 

Interestingly, Martins is not the only Brazilian featured in the top scorer Liga 1 Indonesia 2025 list; he leads a "Samba Gang" of 6 players who dominate the goal-scoring charts. This list is particularly special due to the absolute dominance of veterans in their thirties, proving that age is just a number in this competitive environment.

Top scorer Liga 1 Indonesia 2025

At number 10, Privat Mbarga of Bali United secured his spot with 10 goals in 32 matches. The 33-year-old winger has been a consistent performer in Indonesia since 2021, previously winning the Liga 1 title with Bali United in the 2021/22 season. At number 9, Nermin Haljeta scored 12 goals in 29 games, helping his team maintain a solid mid-table position. Egy Maulana Vikri, one of the few local stars, also netted 12 goals in 30 matches for Dewa United. Ranked 7th and 6th are Lulinha and Alexsandro, who both showcased the Brazilian flair by scoring 13 goals each.

Moving into the top five, Dalberto recorded 15 goals in 33 matches for Arema FC, a feat that kept the club competitive. Gustavo Tocantins followed in 4th place with 16 goals in 34 appearances. The podium is occupied by Gustavo Almeida (18 goals in 28 matches) and Tyronne (18 goals in 31 matches). 

However, the absolute king of the top scorer Liga 1 Indonesia 2025 is Alex Martins. Scoring a staggering 26 goals in just 25 matches, Martins maintained a goal-per-game ratio that is rarely seen. 

 

 

 

Before arriving in Indonesia, Martins had a journeyman career in Brazil and Japan, but he found his true home in Liga 1, where his physical strength and sharp instincts have made him a legend.

List of top 10 scorers Liga 1 Indonesia 2024/25:

Alex Martins: 26 goals (25 matches)

Tyronne: 18 goals (31 matches)

Gustavo Almeida: 18 goals (28 matches)

Gustavo Tocantins: 16 goals (34 matches)

Dalberto: 15 goals (33 matches)

Alexsandro: 13 goals (34 matches)

Lulinha: 13 goals (29 matches)

Egy Maulana Vikri: 12 goals (30 matches)

Nermin Haljeta: 12 goals (29 matches)

Privat Mbarga: 10 goals (32 matches)

Greatest goal scorers in Liga 1 history

At number 7 and 6, Greg Nwokolo and Ciro Alves have been staples of the league for over a decade, with 72 and 73 goals respectively. Boaz Solossa, a true legend of Indonesian football, sits at number 5 with 74 goals. Boaz is a multi-time league champion with Persipura Jayapura and has been the league's top scorer on three separate occasions. Samsul Arif follows him with 77 goals but a higher assist count, making him one of the most productive foreigners in history.

The top 3 is where the real "monsters" of the box reside. Ilija Spasojević, a naturalized striker, has 109 goals in 220 matches and has won multiple titles with Bhayangkara and Bali United. Matching him at 109 goals is David da Silva, who reached the century mark in significantly fewer games (160 matches). 

But, the ultimate record holder is Beto Goncalves. With 125 goals in 259 matches across 5 different clubs, the 40-plus-year-old veteran remains the benchmark for consistency. 

Beto has won almost every individual and collective trophy in Indonesia and even represented the Indonesian National Team in his late 30s during the 2018 Asian Games and 

All-time top scorers in Liga 1 Indonesia:

Beto: 125 goals (259 matches)

David da Silva: 109 goals (160 matches)

Ilija Spasojević: 109 goals (220 matches)

Samsul Arif: 77 goals (218 matches)

Boaz Solossa: 74 goals (186 matches)

Ciro Alves: 73 goals (179 matches)

Greg Nwokolo: 72 goals (160 matches)

Spbolivescore.net has successfully compiled the top scorer Liga 1 Indonesia 2025 rankings while also honoring the greatest scoring icons in the history of the competition. 

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