Madura United has brought in young full-back Dede Sapari to strengthen its defense ahead of the 2026/2027 season.
Quoted from the official I.League website, Wednesday, Madura United Director Annisa Zhafarina said Dede is the answer to the demands of modern tactics that the coach wants to implement this season.
"The tactical modernization at Madura United demands very high standards from a full-back," said Annisa.
The 31-year-old continued, stating that Dede Sapari possesses the exact characteristics Madura United needs, as he possesses equally good defensive and attacking abilities.
"We're no longer looking for a defender who simply plays defensively, but rather a player who can be a game dynamo from the back line to the attack. That's the profile we found in Dede Sapari," said Annisa.
Annisa also gave high praise to the character of the former PSIM Yogyakarta player because according to her, Dede Sapari is very suitable for maintaining the team's balance in the highest level of competition.
With his strong work ethic and ability to move up and down the pitch, Dede is expected to fit in immediately and liven up Madura United's flanks, and he is expected to adapt quickly.
"Dede has the aggressiveness, incredible work rate , and transitional intelligence we need to maintain team balance. In a competition as competitive as the Super League, we need players who are ready to fight and make an immediate impact on the pitch from day one," said Annisa.
