A Case Study in Cultural Branding: FC Bayern München x Indonesian Matchday

Services
Sport Illustration
Client
FC Bayern München
Year
2024
Challenge

Explore how our project for FC Bayern München bridged a global football brand with Indonesian grassroots culture, creating visuals that feel authentic and relatable to fans.

In the world of football, few names carry the weight and prestige of FC Bayern München. But for a global brand to truly connect with its international fanbase, it must go beyond the stadium. In Indonesia, football isn’t just a game—it’s a shared ritual woven into the fabric of daily life. From passionate debates in bustling food stalls to communal watch parties at the local pos ronda (neighborhood guard posts), the sport creates its own language of togetherness.

Our team was tasked with a unique challenge: to create visual storytelling that fused world-class prestige with genuine local authenticity. The goal was to avoid stereotypes and instead capture the real heart of how football is lived in Indonesia, making the players feel relatable and connected to local fans.

The Solution

An "Alter Lokal" Creative Approach

 

At the core of this project lies our Alter Lokal philosophy—a creative approach that embraces global standards while staying true to the local soul. The decision to place international football stars in such modest, local spaces was intentional. It’s a celebration of football’s real home: not just in massive stadiums, but in the everyday places where fans live and breathe the game.
 

We developed two complementary visuals, each a carefully constructed snapshot of Indonesian community life:

  • Podcast Goyang Lidah: We created a lively football podcast set in a classic warung-style room. Here, Bayern players are not just strategizing; they are enjoying sambal-filled meals and engaging in the kind of unfiltered, spicy conversation that defines Indonesian football fandom.
  • Rapat di Pos Ronda: A late-night strategy session in a balai warga (community hall). Players gather with local fans under fluorescent lights, planning the match on a humble chalkboard like a tactical war room. This scene is rooted in community spirit—modest, democratic, and full of laughter.

This storytelling approach breaks down the barrier between celebrity and community, inviting players into the local experience rather than positioning them above it.

The Art of Relatability

Visual Details That Matter

Our artistic goal was to evoke a sense of familiarity and warmth. We achieved this through meticulous attention to detail. These elements were not added for effect; they were chosen to honor the authentic texture of Indonesian life:

Local Textures: We wove in elements like Batik patterns on tablecloths, Indomie boxes, Teh Botol, and plastic chairs.