I. League promotes football industry career opportunities at UMM

The I. League held its ‘I. League Goes to Campus’ program at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) on Monday, October 12, 2026. The event aimed to introduce students to the diverse career opportunities available within the professional football industry beyond playing and coaching.

Speakers, including Arema FC midfielder Hanif Sjahbandi and I. League Corporate Share Value Manager Hanif Marjuni, highlighted that the modern football industry requires expertise in various fields. Potential roles discussed include media officers, medical officers, data analysts, VAR operations, and personal management teams for players.

According to research cited by the I. League, the football industry's turnover has reached Rp10.4 trillion. The initiative seeks to encourage graduates from disciplines such as communication, business, management, and creative industries to pursue professional careers within the national sports sector.