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2016 In Japanese Football
Japanese football in 2016 saw a dynamic mix of league competitions, cup tournaments, and international matches that highlighted the sport’s continued development in the country. The J1 League maintained its status as the premier domestic competition, featuring fierce battles among clubs vying for the championship and spots in Asian continental tournaments. Alongside the league campaign, knockout tournaments such as the Emperor’s Cup and J.League Cup provided thrilling moments for fans and opportunities for clubs to claim silverware. Meanwhile, the national teams—both men’s and women’s—engaged in a series of qualifiers, friendlies, and tournaments that shaped their preparation for upcoming global events. The year also included significant player transfers, managerial shifts, and advancements in youth and grassroots football, underscoring the sport’s growing prominence across Japan. Promotion and relegation Teams relegated from J1 League *Matsumoto Yamaga *Shimizu S-Pul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In Japanese Football
Japanese football in 2015. J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima won the Clausura title, accumulating the most points in the overall table and thus getting a bye to the Championship final, where they met third-place Gamba Osaka, who had defeated Apertura champions Urawa Red Diamonds in the semifinal. Hiroshima won the two-legged final for their eighth overall Japanese title, regaining the record position they had set in 1970 and which they had held until the old Japan Soccer League folded. Shimizu S-Pulse was relegated to the second tier for the first time, after being one of the co-founders of the J. League back in 1993 (a placement that was deemed questionable in many quarters due to their lack of JSL record). Following after cameo appearances were Montedio Yamagata, in their fourth season, and Matsumoto Yamaga, who was debuting in the top flight only four years after being promoted from what was the third tier at the time, the Japan Football League. J2 League Omiya Ardija won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Japan Football League
The was the third season of the nationwide fourth tier of Japanese football, and the 18th season since the establishment of Japan Football League. Clubs Sixteen clubs participated in this season of Japan Football League. The list was announced on 9 December 2015. A place for 2016 Emperor's Cup will be given to the winners of the first stage of the 2016 JFL. Change in rules The tournament continued with the system introduced in 2014: Two single round-robin stages are held, and winners of each stage determine the champion in the post-season home and away championship playoffs. If the same team manages to win both stages, no playoffs will be held, and they will be automatically declared champions. The two worst performing teams by aggregated results of both stages are relegated to the Regional Leagues and replaced by the top two performers of the Regional League promotion series. However, if one or two teams are admitted to J3 or withdrawn at the end of the season, the numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanad Qasim Eesee Sarray
Mohanad Qasim Eessee Sarray (; born 1980) is an Iraqi professional football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2010. He refereed some matches in AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League Elite (abbreviated as the ACL Elite) is an annual continental club association football, football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation, and contested by Asia's List of top-division football clubs i .... AFC Asian Cup References 1980 births Living people Iraqi football referees Olympic football referees Sportspeople from Baghdad People from Baghdad 2023 AFC Asian Cup referees {{Iraq-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—and List of islands of Japan, thousands of smaller islands, covering . Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and List of cities in Japan, its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the List of largest cities, largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 Prefectures of Japan, administrative prefectures and List of regions of Japan, eight traditional regions. About three-quarters of Geography of Japan, the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitama, Saitama
is the capital and largest Cities of Japan, city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Saitama, Urawa, Ōmiya, Saitama, Ōmiya, Yono, Saitama, Yono and Iwatsuki, Saitama, Iwatsuki. It is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, city designated by government ordinance. , the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2 (15,781 people per sq mi). Its total area is . Etymology The name ''Saitama'' originally comes from the of what is now the city of Gyoda, Saitama, Gyōda in the northern part of what is now known as Saitama Prefecture. ''Sakitama'' has an ancient history and is mentioned in the famous 8th century poetry anthology . The pronunciation has changed from Sakitama to Saitama over the years. With the 2001 merger of Urawa, Saitama, Urawa, Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Ōmiya, and Yono, Saitama, Yono, it was decided that a new name, one fitting for this newly created prefect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitama Stadium 2002
, the or simply , is a football stadium located in Midori-ku, Saitama, Japan. Currently, J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds use this stadium for home games. It is the largest football-specific stadium in Japan and is one of the largest stadiums in Asia. It has hosted the semi-finals of both the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the football tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It is also the home stadium of Japan national football team in almost every FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. History Built by Azusa Sekkei to host matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, construction was completed in September 2001. The stadium holds 63,700 people, although for segregation reasons league games hosted at the ground have a reduced capacity of 62,300. The Saitama Stadium hosted four matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including co-host Japan's first match against Belgium. Between 2005 and 2007, the Urawa Red Diamonds' local derby rival Omiya Ardija hosted matches here along with Urawa Komaba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mu Kanazaki
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for club Verspah Oita. He scored the two goals that won the 2016 J1 League final for Kashima Antlers over Urawa Red Diamonds. Club career On 25 March 2020, Kanazaki returned to Nagoya Grampus on loan from Sagan Tosu until 31 January 2021. On 15 January 2021, following his season on loan at Nagoya Grampus, Kanazaki signed permanently for the club. On 24 February 2023, Kanazaki officially announced his transfer to FC Ryukyu after their relegation from the J2 League ahead of the 2023 J3 League season. International career Kanazaki made his full international debut for Japan on 20 January 2009 in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Yemen. Career statistics Club . International :''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kanazaki goal.'' Honours Oita Trinita * J.League Cup: 2008 Nagoya Grampus *J1 League: 2010 * Japanese Super Cup: 2011 * J.League Cup: 2021 Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Yoshida
is a Japanese professional footballer who captains and plays as a Defender (association football)#Centre-back, centre-back for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Yoshida formerly played for the Japan national football team, Japan national team, making over 120 appearances. He was a member of the side's squads for the FIFA World Cup in 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2014, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, 2022, and the AFC Asian Cup in 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011, 2015 AFC Asian Cup, 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cup, 2019, winning the latter tournament in 2011 and finishing as runner-up in 2019. He was additionally part of Japan's Football at the Summer Olympics, Olympic football team at the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2008, Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2012 and Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2020 games. Club career Nagoya Grampus Born in Nagasaki, Japan, Yoshida began playing football at Nan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharif Mukhammad
Sharif Khamayuni Mukhammad (, ; born 21 March 1990) is a professional footballer who plays for Abu Muslim in the Afghanistan Champions League. Born in Russia, he represents the Afghanistan national team. Early life He was born and raised in Makhachkala. He is of mixed Daghestani and Afghan descent. His younger brother, Amir Mohammad, was also a football player of FC Anzhi Makhachkala. Club career Anzhi Makhachkala He made his Russian Premier League debut on 10 July 2010 for Anzhi Makhachkala in a game against Lokomotiv Moscow. Spartak Nalchik Mukhammad signed in July a 1-year contract with Spartak Nalchik. He was given shirt number 17. He eventually made his debut on 23 July for Spartak Nalchik against Sokol Saratov in the FNL. With Spartak, he appeared in 34 league matches, scoring 1 goal. AFC Eskilstuna He joined the Swedish club AFC Eskilstuna on 17 August 2017. Karmiotissa In January 2019, Sharif got recruited by Cypriot club Karmiotissa for the season 2018–19 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Kiyotake
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for J2 League club Oita Trinita. He played for Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Club career In the summer of 2012, Kiyotake signed a four-year contract with German club 1. FC Nürnberg. During his time with the club, he played 64 matches, scoring seven and assisting 18. Kiyotake subsequently moved within the Bundesliga in 2014 to join Hannover 96 on a four year contract. On 24 June 2016, Kiyotake transferred to La Liga side Sevilla on a four year contract, following Hannover 96's relegation from the Bundesliga. On 1 February 2017, Kiyotake was announced at Cerezo Osaka. On 23 December 2019, he renewed his contract with the club for the 2020 season. On 7 July 2024, Kiyotake joined Sagan Tosu on a six month loan. On 19 December 2024, the club announced it would not be renewing Kiyotake's contract for the 2025 season. On 21 December 2024, Kiyotake was announced at Oita Trinita. Inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinji Okazaki
is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is best known for winning the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016. Internationally, he is Japan's third all-time top goalscorer with 50 goals. Club career Shimizu S-Pulse After graduating Takigawa Daini High School in 2004, Okazaki signed full professional terms with Shimizu S-Pulse the following year. In December 2005, he made his first J.League appearance as a substitute against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. On 15 April 2007, he scored his first professional goal against Kawasaki Frontale. Okazaki ended his first season as a first team player with three goals from 13 matches. Okazaki scored ten times in 27 matches during the 2008 J. League season and also represented S-Pulse in the J. League Cup Final, where the team lost 2–0 to Oita Trinita. He continued his promising goalscoring in the 2009 and 2010 seasons and, in January 2011, was signed by German side VfB Stuttgart of the Bundesliga. VfB S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification – AFC Second Round
The second round of AFC matches for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (and 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification) was played from 24 May 2015 to 29 March 2016. Format A total of forty teams (teams ranked 1–34 in the AFC entrant list and six first round winners) were divided into eight groups of five teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The eight group winners and the four best group runners-up advanced to the third round of FIFA World Cup qualification as well as qualify for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup finals. A total of 24 teams eliminated from World Cup qualification in the second round competed in the third round of 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification (which was separated from the third round of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification), where they were divided into six groups of four teams and competed for the remaining slots of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. The 24 teams consisted of the sixteen highest ranked teams eliminated in the second round, and the eight teams that advan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
