Jakarta Vikings was founded in 1989 by Danish nationals relocating to Jakarta from Singapore and Bangkok where they had played for the respective Vikings teams.  That same year JKT Vikings was one of the five teams that established the tournament now named Jakarta International Football League (JIFL) and have participated ever since, winning the league twice in 1989 and 1990. (A feat unfortunately not repeated since)

Since the 70’s Singapore Vikings and Bangkok Vikings played a match each year and, supplemented by JKT Vikings in 1989, this annual “international” became the Viking Cup.  Each year we set sail for the annual raid hosted variously around SE Asia. JKT Vikings have won the Viking Cup three times most recently in 2000.

We also sign up for various 6-a-side tournaments in Jakarta, Bali and on occasion, overseas tournaments

Until 1998 JKT Vikings was dominated by Danes supplemented by a couple of Norwegians and Swedes although we always had some non-Scandinavian members.  In 1998 the expat exodus from Indonesia changed the composition of the squad with Scandinavians becoming a minority and for the last ten years we have had members from all corners of the world.

Philosophy

We play to win but by fair means, and we expect our members to understand and respect this.

Fighting on the pitch and other un-sportsman like behavior will lead to suspension and potential expulsion.  Sanctions have so far never been necessary and we hope it never will be.

Current mix

The current squad includes not only Danish but American, Australian, Kiwi, French, British and Malaysians – all of good Viking stock from our forebears’ years of invasion and pillage of course.

Age is not a limiting factor either – some of our current regulars are north of fifty – we really must work on that youth development policy.

How does it work?

Most of our matches are played at ISCI on Tuesday or Wednesday nights.

On most Saturdays we meet in Country Woods Estate for a friendly kick around; some refer to this as practice – but we don’t seem to be improving despite this!

After “practice” we meet poolside for a few drinks and discuss important matters of life, particularly the EPL matches to be played during the weekend – even more important since the advent of the Jakarta Vikings Fantasy Football League, whose member comprise Vikings old and current wherever they may be in the world.

Besides the football activities it is not unusual for some of the members to meet for drinks and socializing during the week. Normally we will have an End of Season Party but the real highlight is the Christmas Lunch featuring traditional Danish food and drinks.

The Club finds it important that new players fit in and feel comfortable with the existing squad as JKT Vikings longevity is due a squad that enjoy not only playing football together but also socializing afterwards.  If you think JKT Vikings might be your club away from home then please contact us.