Persija Jakarta signs Brazilian midfielder Van Basty Sousa for Liga 1

Persija Jakarta has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Van Basty Sousa for the Liga 1 2025/2026 competition — adding to the list of Brazilian personnel at the Macan Kemayoran club.

The 30-year-old joins Persija Jakarta after previously playing for Londrina Esporte Clube in Brazilian Serie C. Sousa has a convincing track record in Brazilian football — strengthening various clubs at different competition levels.

Sousa’s career journey includes playing periods at several Brazilian clubs:

• Gremio Esportivo (Serie B)
• Mirassol (Serie C)
• Chapecoense
• Vila Nova
• EC Santo André
• Náutico Capibaribe
• Amazonas FC
• Londrina Esporte Clube

The arrival of Van Basty Sousa complements the existing Brazilian coaching staff at Persija Jakarta — reinforcing the Samba flavor in the Macan Kemayoran squad this season.