Club Nikkei Bellmare is a

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club based in the city of

Itauguá Itauguá () is a city of the Central Department, Paraguay. Founded in 1728, it is known for the ñandutí, a form of traditional lacemaking, and its music. The San Rafael Museum shows various objects from the Colonial Age. The National Hospit ...

. The club was founded 12 July 2006 by the SEA Global Corporation of

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and the Sakura Group. The club plays in the

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and their stadium has a capacity for 3, 000 people. The club is supported by Japanese enterprises and acts as a

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to other clubs in Japan.

History

In October 2006, the club inaugurated its modern facility at the Compañía Guazú Virá in the city of Itaguá. The club was inaugurated in a presentation which held the presence of Kiyoshi Makabe, president of

ese club

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, and

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from the

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company, the sponsor of Nikkei Bellmare. The club's squad first began training under the order of

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to first play in the

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and then onto the competitions of the

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. In the club's foundation years, Nikkei Bellmare played in the Liga Itagüeño and the country's regional leagues. In 2008, the club achieved a historic promotion to the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol's Primera C, belonging there until the 2012 season. In 2018, businessman and former footballer

Casiano Delvalle Casiano Wilberto Delvalle Ruiz (; born 13 August 1970) is a Paraguayan former footballer who played as a striker. Throughout his career he played for several Paraguayan and Asian teams, most specifically from China and Japan. Delvalle was call ...

began the process for Nikkei Bellmare to return to the Primera C. He purchased the club, and renovated the infrustracture in time to open an academy. Working closely with the club as well was former

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footballer Alfredo Gonzalez.

Notable players

:To appear in this section a player must have either: * Played at least 125 games for the club. * Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club. * Been part of a national team squad at any time. * Played in the first division of any other football association (outside of Paraguay). * Played in a continental and/or intercontinental competition. 2000's *

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(2009--?)

References

External links

Official Website

Nikkei Bellmare Club Nikkei Bellmare is a Paraguayan football (soccer), football club based in the city of Itauguá. The club was founded 12 July 2006 by the SEA Global Corporation of Japan and the Sakura Group. The club plays in the Paraguayan Cuarta Division, ...

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