1996–97 Liga Indonesia Premier Division
The 1996–97 Liga Indonesia Premier Division was the third season of the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, the top division of Indonesian football. The season began on 17 November 1996 and ended on 28 July 1997. The league was made up of 33 clubs. Persebaya Surabaya won the title after beating the defending champions, Bandung Raya 3–1 in the final.First stage
West Division
East Division
Second stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Ranking of second-placed teams
Knockout stage
Semifinals
----Final
Awards
Top scorers
The following is a list of the top scorers from the 1996-97 season.
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
1 | Jacksen Tiago | Persebaya Surabaya | 26 |
2 | Isaac Fatary | PSM Makassar | 15 |
3 | Vata Matanu Garcia | Gelora Dewata | 14 |
4 | Peri Sandria | Bandung Raya | 13 |
4 | Musa Kallon | PSM Makassar | 13 |
4 | Gatot Indro | Persiba Balikpapan | 13 |
4 | Tibidi Alexis | Mitra Surabaya | 13 |
Best player