Squad
- Kai Miki2011current
- Ryuto Otake2011current
- Koji Suzuki2012current
- Kota Fukatsu2013current
- Ryota Matsumoto2013current
- Keisuke Endo2014current
- Kento Shiratani2014current
- Kohei Nakashima2014current
- Naoto Yoshii2014current
- Ri Han-jae2014current
- Takafumi Suzuki2014current
- Kohei Tokita2015current
Calvin Jong-a-Pin2016current- Kim Song-gi2016current
- Yudai Inoue2016current
- Shohei Takahashi2021current
Byron Vasquez2023current- Sho Fuseya2023current
- Soichiro Fukaminato2023current
Gen Shōji2024current- Henry Heroki Mochizuki2024current
Oh Se-hun2024current
Yūki Sōma2024current
Neta Lavi2025current
Koki Ogawa2026current
Tete Yengi2026current- Akira Toshimacurrent
Ariajasuru Hasegawacurrent- Bae Dae-woncurrent
Cayman Togashicurrent
Colin Marshallcurrent- Daiki Satocurrent
Dorian Babunskicurrent
Erik Limacurrent- Hiroki Todakacurrent
- Hiroyuki Maecurrent
- Hokuto Shimodacurrent
- Hotaka Nakamuracurrent
- Ibrahim Dreševićcurrent
Jang Min-gyucurrent- Junto Matsushitacurrent
Junya Suzukicurrent
Jurato Ikedacurrent
Kai Shibatocurrent
Kaina Yoshiocurrent- Kanji Kuwayamacurrent
Keiya Sentocurrent- Kenta Watanabecurrent
Kentaro Shigematsucurrent- Kim Min-taecurrent
- Kyohei Shimazakicurrent
Mitchell Dukecurrent- Naoto Kamifukumotocurrent
Ryohei Shirasakicurrent
Ryuho Kikuchicurrent- Ryujoseph Hashimuracurrent
- Satoshi Kukinocurrent
Shinnosuke Hatanakacurrent- Shota Fujiocurrent
- Shunsuke Otacurrent
- Shuta Doicurrent
- Takahiro Akimotocurrent
Takuma Nishimuracurrent
Thomas Ouwejancurrent- Tomoya Fukudacurrent
Yoshiaki Araicurrent
Yu Hirakawacurrent- Yudai Tobitacurrent
Yuki Kobayashicurrent- Yusuke Matsuocurrent
- Yuya Nakamuracurrent
- Minoru Takenaka2004–2008
- Kazuki Tsuda2005–2005
- Tsuyoshi Tanikawa2005–2007
- Ryo Sakai2006–2012
- Ryota Takasugi2006–2006
- Kazuto Ishido2007–2010
- Shohei Yanagizaki2007–2013
- Josue Souza Santos2008–2008
- Kenji Tanaka2008–2008
- Takayuki Yamaguchi2008–2008
- Tatsuya Kamohara2008–2010
- Yasuhiro Yamakoshi2008–2011
- Yoshinori Katsumata2008–2012
- Kota Fukatsu2009–2010
- Sho Gokyu2009–2009
- Tomohisa Yoshida2009–2009
- Yuji Oe2009–2009
Bruno Suzuki2010–2010- Daisuke Hoshi2010–2011
Kosuke Ota2010–2013- Motohiro Yoshida2010–2011
- Ryosuke Kijima2010–2010
- Taisei Fujita2010–2014
- Takafumi Suzuki2010–2012
- Yuki Kitai2010–2012
- Dragan Dimić2011–2012
- Masakazu Tashiro2011–2012
- Yoon Sung-yeul2011–2011
- Jun Sonoda2012–2012
- Katsuya Senzaki2012–2012
- Kazuki Hiramoto2012–2012
- Kazuyuki Toda2012–2012
- Kohei Kato2012–2012
- Lee Woo-jin2012–2012
- Shuto Kono2012–2012
- Yoshihiro Shoji2012–2014
- Anderson Gonzaga2013–2013
- Kazuhito Kishida2013–2014
- Keita Hidaka2013–2013
- Kento Shiratani2013–2013
Marcio Alves dos Santos2013–2013- Mitsuyuki Yoshihiro2013–2013
- Ryuji Sugimoto2013–2013
Shu Abe2013–2013- Shuto Minami2013–2013
- Takahiro Tanaka2013–2013
- Yoo Dae-hyun2013–2013
- Toshiyasu Takahara2014–2018
- Lee Min-soo2015–2015
Shigeto Masuda2015–2015- Taisuke Miyazaki2015–2016
Tatsuya Yazawa2016–2017- Teruhito Nakagawa2016–2016
- Yuki Nakashima2016–2025
- Frank Romero2018–2019
- Koki Fukui2018–2024
Koki Shimosaka2018–2018
Kaishu Sano2019–2022- Koki Shimosaka2019–2020
- Ryohei Hayashi2019–2019
- Yuki Okada2019–2021
- Hiroki Mizumoto2020–2020
- Riku Hirosue2020–2020
Stefan Šćepović2020–2021
Yota Akimoto2020–2020- Hiroki Mizumoto2021–2021
Jong Tae-se2021–2022- Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Gonzaga2021–2022
- Kosuke Ota2022–2023
- Daiki Sugioka2024–2024
- Kotaro Hayashi2024–2026
- Yuta Nakayama2024–2026
FC Machida Zelvia is a professional football club based in Machida, Tokyo, Japan.
The club currently competes in the J1 League after being promoted as J2 League champions in 2023.
Machida Zelvia was founded in 1989 as the FC Machida Training Center, evolving into a competitive football club over the years.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Football Club Machida Zelvia, commonly known as Machida Zelvia, is a professional football club based in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The club's origins trace back to 1989 when it was established as the FC Machida Training Center, following a suggestion from Sadao Shigeta, the chairman of the city football association. Initially named FC Machida Top, the club began its journey in local football leagues.
Rise Through the Ranks
In 2003, the club evolved into a multi-sport entity known as Athletic Club Machida. Their competitive spirit led them to win the Tokyo Prefectural League (First Division) in 2005, which propelled them into the Kanto League. By 2008, they achieved a significant milestone by winning the Regional Promotion Playoff Series, earning promotion to the Japan Football League. In 2009, they adopted the nickname "Zelvia," a blend of the Latin words for Machida's official tree and flower, marking a new chapter in their identity.
Recent Developments
Despite their ambitions, the club faced challenges in meeting the J. League's promotion criteria, including stadium capacity and attendance issues. However, their perseverance paid off when they were crowned champions of the J2 League in 2023, securing their place in the J1 League. This promotion marks a significant achievement in the club's history, showcasing their growth and determination in Japanese football.
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Formation and election to the Prefectural League (1989–2002)
The roots of the current iteration of Machida Zelvia originated from a training center for youth football players, known as the "FC Machida Training Center". In 1989, at the suggestion of the chairman of the city football association, Sadao Shigeta, FC Machida Top was founded.
From non-League to Japan Football League (2002–2011)
In 2003, they became a multi-sport club under the name Athletic Club Machida, and in 2005 were promoted to the Kanto League, having won the Tokyo Prefectural League (First Division). They came first in the Kanto league (Second Division) the following year and were promoted to First Division, where they stayed until promotion to the Japan Football League as champions of the Regional Promotion Playoff Series in 2008. In 2009, they adopted the current nickname "Zelvia", a portmanteau of the Latin words zelkova (Machida City's official tree) and salvia (Machida city's official flower) thus renaming themselves as Machida Zelvia. The same year, the club declared its intent to be promoted to J. League's 2nd division, and its status of semi-affiliate was officially approved by the J. League. However, its home stadium capacity and light specifications did not meet the J. League's requirements, average attendance did not reach 3,000, and the team's final position of 6th place did not allow for Zelvia's promotion to the J. League. In 2010, Machida appointed Naoki Soma, a former star…
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Football Club Machida Zelvia , commonly known as Machida Zelvia , is a Japanese professional football club based in Machida, Tokyo. They currently play in the J1 League, following promotion as J2 League champions in 2023.
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