Squad
- Atsushi Kimura2003current
Daiki Niwa2004current- Shigeru Yokotani2006current
Tatsuya Uchida2010current
Hiroki Fujiharu2011current
Keisuke Iwashita2012current- Takaharu Nishino2012current
Oh Jae-suk2013current- Akito Takagi2014current
- Koki Yonekura2014current
Masaaki Higashiguchi2014current
Shingo Akamine2015current
Ademilson Braga Bispo Junior2016current
Fábio Aguiar2017current- Genta Miura2017current
Takashi Usami2019current
Kwon Kyung-won2022current- Musashi Suzuki2022current
- Issam Jebali2023current
Asahi Uenakacurrent- Ayumu Matsumotocurrent
- Haruto Shiraicurrent
- Jun Ichimoricurrent
Kanji Okunukicurrent- Kanta Usuicurrent
- Katsushi Kajiicurrent
- Kazuaki Koezukacurrent
- Kazunari Ichimicurrent
- Kazuto Nishidacurrent
- Kentaro Wadacurrent
- Kohei Okunocurrent
- Kosei Tanicurrent
- Kota Yamadacurrent
- Leo Takaecurrent
- Masafumi Nakaguchicurrent
- Mizuki Hayashicurrent
- Mizuki Ichimarucurrent
- Reo Yamashitacurrent
- Ryotaro Meshinocurrent
- Shota Fukuokacurrent
- Taiga Nakajimacurrent
- Takahiro Kocurrent
- Takashi Umezawacurrent
- Tatsuya Yamaguchicurrent
- Toru Morikawacurrent
- Yudai Konishicurrent
- Yuto Suzukicurrent
- Yuya Fukudacurrent
- Hirokazu Sasaki1980–1992
- Kazuhiro Koso1981–1991
- Tomoo Kudaka1981–1993
- Yuji Keigoshi1982–1992
- Akihiro Nagashima1983–1993
- Hideki Matsunaga1984–1988
Naohiko Minobe1984–1993- Kenji Honnami1987–1997
- Masahiro Wada1987–1995
- Susumu Uemura1987–1993
- Takahiro Shimada1987–1997
- Hiroki Azuma1989–1993
- Shunichi Ikenoue1989–1990
Darío Pereyra1990–1992- Shinobu Ikeda1990–1992
- Hayato Okanaka1991–2001
- Koji Kondo1991–1998
- Koji Maeda1991–1992
- Kunio Kitamura1991–1996
- Marcos Antonio Menezes Godoi1991–1992
- Toru Kawashima1991–1995
- Yoshiyuki Matsuyama1991–1996
- Akira Kubota1992–1995
- Edivaldo Martins Fonseca1992–1992
- Hiromitsu Isogai1992–1996
- Jia Xiuquan1992–1993
- Kaoru Asano1992–1995
- Katsuhiro Kusaki1992–1993
- Luís Müller1992–1993
- Masayuki Mita1992–1995
- Naoki Hiraoka1992–2000
- Shigeru Morioka1992–1998
- Sojiro Ishii1992–1996
- Tomoyuki Kajino1992–1993
- Yoshiaki Sato1992–1993
- Antônio Rinaldo Gonçalves1993–1993
- Flávio Campos1993–1994
- Hirohito Nakamura1993–1995
- Hiroto Yamamura1993–1996
- Kazuya Matsuda1993–1995
Kiril Metkov1993–1994- Masanobu Matsunami1993–2005
Masao Kiba1993–2004- Sergei Aleinikov1993–1996
- Shoji Nonoshita1993–1995
- Takehiro Kato1993–1996
- Tetsuya Ogura1993–1994
- Toshihiro Yamaguchi1993–1996
- Yuji Hashimoto1993–1996
- Yuji Yaso1993–1994
Akhrik Tsveiba1994–1996- Atsushi Shirai1994–1996
- Keiju Karashima1994–1996
Oleh Protasov1994–1995
Takashi Kiyama1994–1997
Hans Gillhaus1995–1996- Hideki Nomiyama1995–1997
- Hitoshi Morishita1995–2001
- Kenji Takagi1995–1996
- Noritada Saneyoshi1995–2007
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto1995–2006- Vjekoslav Škrinjar1995–1996
- Boban Babunski1996–1998
- Daiju Matsumoto1996–1999
- Hideki Yoshioka1996–1996
- Hiromi Kojima1996–2002
- Kojiro Kaimoto1996–2000
- Mladen Mladenović1996–1997
- Takeshi Yonezawa1996–1996
- Yuzo Funakoshi1996–1998
- Amir Karić1997–1998
- Daisuke Saito1997–1999
Junichi Inamoto1997–2004- Kohei Hayashi1997–2000
- Koji Yoshinari1997–1997
- Naoki Matsuyo1997–2009
- Nebojša Krupniković1997–1998
Patrick Mboma1997–1998
Ryota Tsuzuki1997–2003
Toru Araiba1997–2003- Toshimi Kikuchi1997–1997
- Anto Drobnjak1998–1999
Claude Dambury1998–2001- Eiji Hanayama1998–1998
Hideo Hashimoto1998–2011- Kenichiro Tokura1998–1998
- Ryuji Bando1998–2001
- Shingi Ono1998–1998
- Yūji Hironaga1998–1999
- Hiroshige Yanagimoto1999–2002
- José Ilson dos Santos1999–1999
- Koichi Ae1999–2002
- Luizinho Vieira1999–1999
Masashi Oguro1999–2005
Piotr Świerczewski1999–1999- Shin Asahina1999–2002
- Shinsuke Shiotani1999–1999
Takahiro Futagawa1999–2016- Toshimi Kikuchi1999–1999
Edi Carlos Dias Marçal2000–2000- José Reginaldo Vital2000–2002
- Koichi Hashigaito2000–2001
- Kota Yoshihara2000–2005
- Naohiro Tamura2000–2002
- Nino Bule2000–2002
- Satoshi Nakayama2000–2008
- Takayuki Yamaguchi2000–2001
- Takehito Suzuki2000–2000
- Tomohiro Katanosaka2000–2001
- Arata Kodama2001–2006
- Haruki Seto2001–2001
Mirko Hrgović2001–2001- Motoki Kawasaki2001–2001
Satoshi Yamaguchi2001–2011- Shinsuke Sakimoto2001–2003
- Suguru Hino2001–2006
Yasuhito Endo2001–2021
Yusuke Igawa2001–2003- Daisuke Aono2002–2003
Fábio de Jesus2002–2002- Giuliano Tadeo Aranda2002–2004
- Hirotaka Uchibayashi2002–2003
- Koki Habata2002–2004
Marcelinho Carioca2002–2002- Masahiro Ando2002–2002
- Shigeru Morioka2002–2005
Toshihiro Matsushita2002–2006- Daisuke Yano2003–2006
Francisco Arce2003–2003- Harison da Silva Nery2003–2003
Marcos Aurélio Galeano2003–2003- Motohiro Yoshida2003–2004
- Ryota Aoki2003–2007
- Ryunosuke Okamoto2003–2005
- Toru Irie2003–2007
Akihiro Ienaga2004–2010- Mitsuteru Watanabe2004–2005
- Ryota Miki2004–2009
- Shinichi Terada2004–2012
- Sidiclei de Souza2004–2007
- Éldis Fernando Damasio2004–2006
Clemerson de Araújo Soares2005–2005- Masafumi Maeda2005–2009
- Yasunobu Matsuoka2005–2006
Yosuke Fujigaya2005–2013
Akira Kaji2006–2014- Hideya Okamoto2006–2009
- Kazuki Teshima2006–2006
- Lucas Chiaretti2006–2006
Magno Alves2006–2007
Michihiro Yasuda2006–2010- Ryuji Bando2006–2009
- Ryujiro Ueda2006–2008
- Shoki Hirai2006–2013
- Tomokazu Myōjin2006–2016
Jader Volnei Spindler2007–2008- Kenta Hoshihara2007–2013
Shū Kurata2007–2009
Sota Nakazawa2007–2012- Takumi Shimohira2007–2011
- Hayato Sasaki2008–2012
- Hiroki Mizumoto2008–2008
- Huenes Marcelo Lemos2008–2008
- Kodai Yasuda2008–2010
Lucas Severino2008–2010- Masaki Kinoshita2008–2009
Masato Yamazaki2008–2011- Roniéliton Pereira Santos2008–2008
Takuya Takei2008–2013- Yohei Fukumoto2008–2008
- Cho Jae-jin2009–2010
Kazumichi Takagi2009–2011
Leandro Montera da Silva2009–2009- Park Dong-hyuk2009–2009
Pedro Júnior2009–2011- Shohei Otsuka2009–2012
- Shunya Suganuma2009–2011
- Takashi Usami2009–2016
- Yoichi Futori2009–2011
Douglas Maradona Campos Dangui2010–2010- José Carlos Ferreira Filho2010–2010
- Kohei Kawata2010–2014
Lee Keun-ho2010–2012
Adriano Ferreira Martins2011–2011
Kim Seung-yong2011–2011
Kotaro Omori2011–2011- Manoel Afonso Júnior2011–2011
- Rafael dos Santos de Oliveira2011–2012
- Shota Kawanishi2011–2013
- Akihiro Ienaga2012–2013
- Akihiro Sato2012–2014
Eduardo José Diniz Costa2012–2012- Hiroyuki Abe2012–2016
- Keigo Numata2012–2014
- Ken Tajiri2012–2012
- Leandro Montera da Silva2012–2013
Lee Seung-yeoul2012–2012
Paulo Antonio de Oliveira2012–2013
Yasuyuki Konno2012–2019- Yohei Takeda2012–2012
Adi Rocha2013–2013- Kenya Okazaki2013–2013
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira2014–2017
Lins Lima de Brito2014–2015- Naoki Ogawa2014–2014
Yōsuke Ideguchi2014–2017- Naoya Senoo2015–2015
Ritsu Dōan2015–2018
Ryo Hatsuse2015–2018- Shohei Ogura2015–2015
- Shota Yomesaka2015–2017
- Shun Nagasawa2015–2015
- So Hirao2015–2015
- Yosuke Fujigaya2015–2015
- Hiroki Noda2016–2016
Hiroto Goya2016–2016
Jungo Fujimoto2016–2016
Hwang Ui-jo2017–2019- Ryota Suzuki2017–2019
- Sho Iwamoto2017–2018
Kazuma Watanabe2018–2020
Keito Nakamura2018–2021
Matheus Jesus2018–2018- Ren Shibamoto2018–2022
- Riku Matsuda2018–2020
David Concha2019–2020
Kim Young-gwon2019–2021
Markel Susaeta2019–2019- Yōsuke Ideguchi2019–2021
Gen Shōji2020–2022
Hideki Ishige2022–2024- Riku Matsuda2024–2024
Philipp Max2026–2026
Gamba Osaka is a professional football club based in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
The club competes in the J1 League, the top tier of football in Japan.
Gamba Osaka has a fierce local rivalry with Cerezo Osaka, adding excitement to their matches.
Biography
Formation
Gamba Osaka, a prominent Japanese professional football club, was established in 1980 under the name Matsushita Electric SC by the electronics giant Panasonic. Initially based in Nara Prefecture, the club was formed from the remnants of the defunct Yanmar Club, which had previously served as the B-team for Yanmar Diesel SC, now known as Cerezo Osaka. Gamba Osaka quickly became a member of the Japan Soccer League, marking the beginning of its journey in Japanese football.
Rise to Prominence
In 1992, as the club transitioned into the J.League, it adopted the name Panasonic Gamba Osaka, reflecting its corporate sponsorship. The club was one of the original ten teams in the inaugural J.League season, solidifying its place in Japanese football history. In 1996, the name was simplified to Gamba Osaka, coinciding with a corporate rebranding.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Gamba Osaka achieved significant success in the mid-2000s, claiming their first J.League title in 2005 on a thrilling final day of the season. The club's remarkable performance included a record-equaling 15-0 victory against Đà Nẵng in the AFC Champions League in 2006. Their prowess was further showcased in the 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship, where they triumphed over MLS club Houston Dynamo with a stunning 6-1 victory, largely thanks to Bare's outstanding four-goal performance in the final.
Legacy
Throughout its history, Gamba Osaka has established a fierce local rivalry with Cerezo Osaka, contributing to the vibrant football culture in the Osaka region. The club's evolution from Matsushita Electric SC to a professional powerhouse reflects its enduring legacy in Japanese football, marked by both competitive success and a strong community presence.
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Career & Clubs
It was founded in 1980 as Matsushita Electric SC by the mononymous company, which is now known as Panasonic, in Nara Prefecture and became a member of the Japan Soccer League. It was mostly made of remaining players and staff of the defunct Yanmar Club, the former B-team of Yanmar Diesel SC, later to be known as Cerezo Osaka. Gamba Osaka was an original member ("Original Ten") of the first J.League season. Due to participation in the J League, the club name was changed to Panasonic Gamba Osaka in 1992. In 1996, the club dropped the name Panasonic from its front while its corporate name was changed from "Matsushita Soccer Club Co., Ltd." to "Gamba Osaka Co., Ltd."
Record breaking
In 2005, the club claimed its first J.League title on a dramatic final day during which any of five clubs could have claimed the championship. Gamba needed to win, and have cross town rivals Cerezo Osaka draw or lose. Gamba Osaka defeated a valiant Kawasaki Frontale 4–2, while victory was snatched from Cerezo Osaka by a last-minute FC Tokyo equalizer. In an AFC Champions League match in 2006, Gamba defeated Vietnamese side Đà Nẵng in a record-equaling victory of 15–0. In the 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship final, Gamba beat MLS club Houston Dynamo 6–1 to win the tournament, in large part because of Bare who scored 4 goals in the final (5 in all at the tournament). After his brilliant display and having just scored 10 goals in 18 games for Gamba in the domestic league, he was sold to UAE club…
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Legacy
As both Matsushita Electric (amateur era) and Gamba Osaka (professional era)
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Identifiers & aliases
Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional football club based in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The club's home stadium is Panasonic Stadium Suita. They form a local rivalry with Osaka city-based Cerezo Osaka.
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