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Albirex Niigata
is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. They currently play in J1 League after being promoted from J2 League as champions in 2022. History For many years it had been a local autonomous amateur club, ''Niigata 11'', that could never hope to see the light of day in an old Japan Soccer League dominated almost entirely by company teams. The creation of the J. League spurred the club to rise, and in the 1990s it began climbing fast through the divisions. In 1998, Albirex Niigata joined the Japan Football League, and was merged into the J2 League after its creation in 1999. The team gradually became competitive and in 2001 and 2002 it came close to getting promoted to J1 and in 2003, it became the champion of J2 and finally joined the top flight. Name changed The team name is made from combining the star '' Albireo'' of the constellation Cygnus (the Sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denka Big Swan Stadium
The is a multi-purpose stadium in Niigata, Japan. It is the home ground of J1 League club Albirex Niigata and was one of the twenty stadia used in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, hosting three matches. The stadium's capacity is 41,684. The highest recorded attendance at the stadium was Albirex Niigata's home fixture against Omiya Ardija on 23 November 2003, the final day of the 2003 J. League Division 2, with 42,223 fans attending. Naming history In 2007, Tohoku Electric Power bought the naming rights to the Niigata Stadium for ¥120 million/year, retitling the stadium as the "Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium". In September 2013, Denki Kagaku Kogyo (Denka) bought the naming rights for ¥70 million/year, and the stadium was rebranded as the "Denka Big Swan Stadium" in a 3-year deal. Rugby The stadium also sometimes hosts rugby union Top League games and on May 18, 2008, Japan played Hong Kong here in the 2008 Asian Five Nations. 2002 FIFA World Cup Niigata Stadium hosted 3 match ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea/Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial Association football, football world championship for List of men's national association football teams, men's national teams organized by FIFA. It was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002 at sites in South Korea and Japan, with its 2002 FIFA World Cup final, final match hosted by Japan at Nissan Stadium (Yokohama), International Stadium in Yokohama. During the opening ceremony, the championship was declared opened by President of South Korea Kim Dae-jung. A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asia, the first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly hosted by more than one nation. China national football team, China, Ecuador national football team, Ecuador, Senegal national football team, Senegal and Slovenia national football team, Slovenia made their World Cup debuts, with Senegal being the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumiya Hayakawa
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J1 League club Albirex Niigata. Club career Hayakawa was born in Niigata on 12 January 1994. Already being recruited from Albirex Niigata as a youngster, he then joined University of Tsukuba for four years. After graduating from university, he joined Albirex Niigata in 2016. In February, he debuted in the opening match of the 2016 season. However in April, he was diagnosed with leukemia Leukemia ( also spelled leukaemia; pronounced ) is a group of blood cancers that usually begin in the bone marrow and produce high numbers of abnormal blood cells. These blood cells are not fully developed and are called ''blasts'' or '' .... Hayakawa stopped playing and began treatment. He returned as a player in 2019. International career In June 2011, Hayakawa was selected to play for Japan U-17 national team at the 2011 U-17 World Cup. He started in all 5 matches and scored 3 goals. Club statistics Source: Nippon Sports Kika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima () is a Japanese professional association football, football club based in Hiroshima. The club competes in the J1 League, top flight of the Japanese football league system. Sanfrecce is one of the most successful clubs in Japan. The club is the joint fourth in most J1 League titles with three, the joint first in most top-flight titles (which includes the defunct Japan Soccer League), with eight, and the club with the most participations in Emperor's Cup finals, with 15. Sanfrecce have won three J1 League, three Emperor's Cup, one J.League Cup and four Japanese Super Cup titles. Internationally, the club has made two appearances in the FIFA Club World Cup, with their most recent appearance being in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup, 2015 edition. History 1938–1991 The club was a former Works team, company team of in 1938 and played in the semi-professional Japan Soccer League. The club was an original founder (''"Original Eight"'') of the now-disbanded Japan S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motoki Ohara
is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima () is a Japanese professional association football, football club based in Hiroshima. The club competes in the J1 League, top flight of the Japanese football league system. Sanfrecce is one of the most successful clubs in Ja .... Career statistics Club . ;Notes References External links * 2000 births Living people Association football people from Aichi Prefecture Tokai Gakuen University alumni Japanese men's footballers Men's association football midfielders J1 League players J2 League players Ehime FC players Mito HollyHock players Sanfrecce Hiroshima players 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riku Ochiai
is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for club Albirex Niigata. Career Early career Ochiai began his playing career with Kantō Soccer League club Vonds Ichihara where he made his debut playing in the Emperor's Cup. After 3 years at Tokyo International University, in his fourth and final year he was announced as a designated special player for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol. Kashiwa Reysol He made his debut in February 2022 a 1–1 J.League Cup draw with Kyoto Sanga. He went on to make four appearances during his season as a designated special player. In the 2023 season, Ochiai scored his first professional goal for Reysol in a 7–1 Emperor's Cup victory over Yamanashi Gakuin University Pegasus. In June 2023, he made his league debut in a 4–3 defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos. Loan to Mito HollyHock In December 2023, it was announced that Ochiai would be moving on loan to J2 League club Mito HollyHock for the 2024 season. He made his debut for the club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danilo Gomes (footballer, Born 1999)
Danilo Gomes Magalhães (born 5 February 1999), known as Danilo Gomes or simply Danilo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for J1 League club Albirex Niigata. Career On 17 March 2020, Danilo Gomes signed a contract extension until 31 December 2021. Danilo Gomes made his Atlético Goianiense debut against Sport on 26 November 2020. On 28 May 2021, his loan with Atlético Goianiense expired and he returned to São Paulo. On 14 January 2023, Danilo Gomes was announced at Albirex Niigata. Career statistics Club Honours São Paulo *Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 2019 Atlético Goianiense * Campeonato Goiano: 2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ... References External linksFutebol de Goyaz profile 1999 births Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Yamura
is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for club Albirex Niigata is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. They currently play in J1 League after being promoted from J2 League as cha .... Career statistics Club References External links * 1997 births Living people Association football people from Tokyo Metropolis Niigata University of Health and Welfare alumni Japanese men's footballers Men's association football forwards J2 League players Yokogawa Musashino FC players Albirex Niigata players Fujieda MYFC players People from Meguro 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-forward-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiji Shirai
is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kashiwa Reysol is a Japanese professional association football, football club based in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. Their home stadium is Sankyo .... Club statistics ''Updated to 22 February 2020''.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社"2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑" 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 232 out of 289) References External links * * 1995 births Living people Japanese men's footballers category:J1 League players J2 League players J3 League players Mito HollyHock players J.League U-22 Selection players Fagiano Okayama players category:Tokushima Vortis players category:Kashiwa Reysol players Men's association football midfielders Association football people from Chiba (city) 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaito Taniguchi
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Albirex Niigata. Career Taniguchi attended Gifu Keizai University, where he served as a captain and was transformed from a centre-back to a forward. He then joined Grulla Morioka for 2018 season. Taniguchi was sidelined with injury during the early season. He made his league debut against Fujieda MYFC on 20 May 2018. Taniguchi scored his first league goal against Giravanz Kitakyushu on 10 June 2018. On 23 December 2019, Taniguchi was announced at Roasso Kumamoto. He scored on his league debut on 27 June 2020 against Kagoshima United, scoring in the 15th and 64th minute. During his time at the club, he scored 18 goals in 34 games, becoming the J3 top scorer in the 2020 season. On 30 December 2020, Taniguchi was announced at Albirex Niigata. He made his league debut against Giravanz Kitakyushu on 27 February 2021. Taniguchi scored his first league goal against Ehime is a prefecture of Japan loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Fitzgerald (footballer)
is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and currently play for club Albirex Niigata. Early life Fitzgerald received his secondary education at St Peter's College, Auckland (1999–2005). He is the brother of Isaac Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald's application for Japanese citizenship was approved in May 2013. This means he can no longer play for the All Whites. His former name is Fitzgerald Michael James (フィッツジェラルド・マイケル・ジェームズ). Club career Youth career Fitzgerald went through the football academy at St Peter's College, in Auckland, New Zealand before moving to Japan. In 2005, Fitzgerald began his career at Seiritsu Gakuen High School with the youth team until he graduated in 2007. Senior career In 2008, after he had graduated from high school, Fitzgerald began his career in the J1 League, with J1 club, Albirex Niigata as part of the first team. After 2009, he transferred to JSC Niigata, Zweigen Kanazawa and V-Varen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shosei Okamoto
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for club Albirex Niigata. Playing career Okamoto was born in Toyama Prefecture on April 7, 2000. He joined J2 League club Albirex Niigata is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. They currently play in J1 League after being promoted from J2 League as cha ... from youth team in 2018. Career statistics Club References External links * Living people Association football people from Toyama Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J2 League players Albirex Niigata players Kagoshima United FC players Mito HollyHock players Men's association football defenders 2000 births 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-defender-2000s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
