After three impactful years at the helm, Bojan Hodak has officially stepped down as head coach of Persib Bandung. His departure marks a significant transition for the club, as assistant coach Igor Tolic is set to take over the top managerial position for the upcoming Super League season. In a statement released by Persib Bandung, it was confirmed that Hodak will not be severing ties entirely, but will instead transition into a new capacity as the Shareholder Group Technical Advisor, a role designed to help perpetuate the club’s legacy of success into the future.
Igor Tolic is a familiar face to Persib Bandung fans, having served as Bojan Hodak’s trusted assistant for the past three seasons. His promotion to head tactician of ‘Maung Bandung’ (The Blue Tigers), as Persib Bandung is affectionately known, for the Super League 2025/2026 season comes as a natural progression. The Croatian coach has already had a taste of leadership, having stepped in to guide the team on several occasions during Hodak’s absences, demonstrating his readiness for the challenges ahead.
This coaching handover at Persib Bandung, from Bojan Hodak to Igor Tolic, has otherwise seen minimal changes to the roster of foreign coaches across the Super League, with 13 names currently listed. The most notable newcomer among the foreign contingent is Pieter Huistra, a Dutch coach set to lead promoted side PSS Sleman. Interestingly, amidst a league largely helmed by international talent, Hendri Susilo remains the sole local coach managing a top-tier Indonesian football team, Malut United, highlighting a unique aspect of the league’s coaching landscape.
As of May 26, 2026, Persib Bandung stands as the only club to have confirmed a coaching change this season. However, the coaching carousel may yet spin further, as four prominent teams — PSM Makassar, Madura United, Adhyaksa FC, and Garudayaksa FC — are still actively seeking to fill their vacant head coach positions, hinting at potential future developments in the Super League’s managerial landscape.
Temporary List of BRI Super League 2026/2027 Coaches
Persib Bandung: Igor Tolic
Borneo FC: Fabio Lefundes
Persija Jakarta: Mauricio Souza
Persebaya Surabaya: Bernardo Tavares
Bhayangkara FC: Paul Munster
Malut United: Hendri Susilo
Dewa United: Jan Olde Riekerink
Bali United: Johnny Jansen
Arema FC: Marquinhos Santos
Persita Tangerang: Carlos Pena
PSIM Jogja: Jean Paul Van Gastel
Persik Kediri: Marcos Reina
Persijap Jepara: Mario Lemos
PSS Sleman: Pieter Huistra
Madura United: –
PSM Makassar: –
Garudayaksa FC: –
Adhyaksa FC: –
Summary
Bojan Hodak has officially stepped down as the head coach of Persib Bandung to take on a new role as a technical advisor for the club. He is being replaced by his assistant, Igor Tolic, who has been promoted to head coach for the upcoming 2025/2026 Super League season. Tolic’s appointment is seen as a natural progression due to his three years of experience serving as Hodak’s trusted assistant.
The league’s coaching roster is currently dominated by thirteen foreign managers, with Hendri Susilo of Malut United standing as the only local head coach. While most clubs have finalized their appointments, including newcomer Pieter Huistra at PSS Sleman, four teams still have vacant head coach positions to fill. Persib Bandung remains the only club to have officially confirmed a managerial transition as of late May 2026.