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Persib Bandung has officially introduced Federico Barba as their new player. This Italian defender was officially introduced on Wednesday and becomes the tenth foreign player recruited by Persib Bandung.

“First, I would like to welcome Federico Barba, who will add strength to Persib’s defensive line,” said Prabu, the Persib mascot, when announcing Barba’s recruitment in a television broadcast.

Barba was born in Rome on September 1, 1993. He began his football career at the AS Roma academy before making his professional debut with Grosseto in 2012. His career then rose when he strengthened Empoli in Serie A. With this club, Barba recorded more than 50 appearances.

Besides Italy, Barba also experienced the competition atmosphere in Europe. He was loaned to VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga, then to Sporting Gijón in Spain. After that, his career continued with Chievo Verona, Real Valladolid, Benevento, Pisa, and Como.

Most recently, he defended FC Sion in the Swiss Super League. His contract ended in July 2025, so he is now a free transfer. Throughout his career, Barba has appeared in 374 matches and scored about 15 goals.

His height of 1.87 meters makes him known for being tough in aerial duels and skilled at guarding the defense.

Persib Bandung

Persib Bandung is an Indonesian professional football club based in Bandung, West Java, and is one of the country’s most popular and successful teams. Founded in 1933 during the Dutch colonial era, the club has a storied history and a fierce rivalry with Persija Jakarta. It is renowned for its passionate fan base, known as “Bobotoh,” and has won multiple Indonesian league titles.

AS Roma academy

The AS Roma Academy is the youth development system of the Italian football club A.S. Roma, founded to nurture young talent. Its history is rooted in the club’s long-standing tradition of developing homegrown players, with its most famous graduate being Francesco Totti, who spent his entire career at the club. The academy continues to be a vital source of players for the first team and a cornerstone of the club’s identity.

Grosseto

Grosseto is a historic city in Tuscany, Italy, known for its well-preserved 16th-century Medicean walls. Its history dates back to the early Middle Ages, and it became a major stronghold for the Republic of Siena before later coming under Florentine rule. The city also serves as the gateway to the nearby pristine beaches of the Maremma region.

Empoli

Empoli is a historic town in Tuscany, Italy, known for its well-preserved medieval center and the Collegiata di Sant’Andrea, an 11th-century Romanesque church. Its strategic location on the Arno River made it a significant trading and manufacturing hub, particularly for glass and ceramics, during the Renaissance period.

VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart is a German professional football club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1893. It is one of Germany’s most traditional clubs, having won the Bundesliga multiple times and the DFB-Pokal. The club plays its home matches at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, which was originally constructed for the 1933 German Gymnastics Festival.

Sporting Gijón

Sporting Gijón is a historic Spanish football club based in Gijón, Asturias, founded in 1905. It is best known for its long spells in Spain’s top division, La Liga, and for its iconic red and white striped kit. The club holds a significant place in Spanish football history and is a major source of local pride.

Chievo Verona

Chievo is a historic district in the western suburbs of Verona, Italy, originally a small rural village. It is most internationally recognized for its association with the football club A.C. ChievoVerona, which was founded in 1929 and famously rose from the lower leagues to compete in Serie A.

Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid is a professional Spanish football club based in Valladolid, Castile and León, founded in 1928. The club has a long history in Spain’s top football division, La Liga, and is known for its passionate fanbase. Its most famous modern-era president was former FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo Nazário, who owned the club from 2018 to 2023.