Kawasaki Frontale
Squad
- Satoshi Kukino2006current
Yusuke Igawa2006current
Kyohei Noborizato2009current- Shunsuke Ando2009current
Takanobu Komiyama2010current
Yu Kobayashi2010current- Akito Fukumori2011current
Ryōta Ōshima2011current
Kentaro Moriya2013current
Shintaro Kurumaya2014current- Yuto Takeoka2014current
Elson Ferreira de Souza2015current- Yoshihiro Nakano2015current
Yusuke Tasaka2015current
Carlos Eduardo Bendini Giusti2016current
Eduardo Neto2016current- Kenta Kano2016current
Riki Harakawa2016current- Shohei Otsuka2016current
Chanathip Songkrasin2022current- Bin Ukishimacurrent
Filip Uremovićcurrent- Hokuto Shimodacurrent
Jefferson Tabinascurrent- Kazuki Kozukacurrent
- Kei Chinencurrent
- Koya Taniocurrent
Miki Yamanecurrent- Naoto Kamifukumotocurrent
- Nobuaki Yanagidacurrent
- Nobuyuki Hosakacurrent
Reo Hatatecurrent- Seiichi Makitacurrent
- Shun Takagicurrent
- Taisei Miyashirocurrent
- Takuma Ominamicurrent
- Tatsuya Hasegawacurrent
Yasuto Wakizakacurrent
Yuichi Maruyamacurrent- Yukinori Muramatsucurrent
Yusuke Segawacurrent- Yuto Suzukicurrent
Toshiaki Imai1977–1981- Toyohito Mochizuki1977–1978
- Kazuyoshi Nakamura1978–1981
- Toshihiko Okimune1978–1981
Hiroshi Jofuku1983–1989- Takeo Matsuda1984–1990
- Takeshi Oki1984–1991
- Takamitsu Ota1989–1990
- Mitsuaki Kojima1991–1992
- Tsutomu Takahata1991–1995
- Tamotsu Komatsuzaki1993–1999
- Masahide Kawamoto1994–1999
- Akira Ito1995–2001
André Paus1996–1997- Tomoaki Kuno1996–2005
- Tomohiro Hasumi1996–1996
- Eiji Takada1997–2001
- Gilberto Carlos Nascimento1997–1998
- Hideki Katsura1997–2001
Hideki Sahara1997–2010- Junji Koizumi1997–1997
- Kenichi Sugano1997–1999
- Kenichiro Tokura1997–1997
- Kenji Oba1997–1998
- Koji Noguchi1997–1997
- Momodu Mutairu1997–1998
- Naoki Urata1997–2001
- Shigetoshi Hasebe1997–1997
- Shinji Otsuka1997–2000
- Takeshi Urakami1997–2004
- Tatsuru Mukojima1997–2001
Tetsuo Nakanishi1997–2000- Yasuhiro Nagahashi1997–2006
- Yoshinori Doi1997–2001
- Hiroki Aratani1998–1998
- Hiroki Hattori1998–1998
- Livonir Ruschel1998–1999
- Shingo Ito1998–2000
- Tetsuya Oishi1998–2004
Toru Oniki1998–1998- Valdney Freitas da Matta1998–1998
- Yuzuki Ito1998–1999
- Genilson da Rocha Santos1999–1999
- Kazuki Ganaha1999–2008
- Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes1999–1999
Shuhei Terada1999–2010- Takashi Uemura1999–1999
- Takumi Morikawa1999–2000
- Teruo Iwamoto1999–1999
Tinga1999–1999- Yoshimi Sasahara1999–2001
- Akira Konno2000–2006
- Daniel Rossi2000–2000
- Guido Alvarenga2000–2000
- José Pedro Santos2000–2000
- Junji Nishizawa2000–2000
- Mazinho Oliveira2000–2000
- Nobuyasu Ikeda2000–2000
- Paulo Isidoro2000–2000
- Ricardo Souza Silva2000–2001
- Ryosuke Okuno2000–2000
- Shinkichi Kikuchi2000–2000
Takashi Aizawa2000–2011- Takayuki Suzuki2000–2000
- Takeo Harada2000–2000
- Taketo Shiokawa2000–2004
Takumi Watanabe2000–2005- Toru Oniki2000–2006
- Yasuyuki Moriyama2000–2000
- Yoshinobu Minowa2000–2008
- Yusuke Nakatani2000–2000
- Aílton de Oliveira Modesto2001–2001
- Daniel Carlos Silva Anjos2001–2001
- Edmilson Carlos Abel2001–2001
Emerson Sheik2001–2001
Hiroki Ito2001–2013- Kazuhisa Iijima2001–2001
- Kohei Hayashi2001–2003
Kohei Morita2001–2001- Masaru Kurotsu2001–2012
- Shinya Yoshihara2001–2008
- Tetsuya Asano2001–2001
- Toru Ojima2001–2001
- Yoshinori Abe2001–2001
- Alex Antônio de Melo Santos2002–2002
- Antônio Bento dos Santos2002–2002
- Kazunari Okayama2002–2005
Kazunori Iio2002–2002- Kenji Kikawada2002–2003
- Kensuke Kagami2002–2002
- Makoto Kimura2002–2005
- Marcos Aurélio2002–2002
- Marcos Bonifacio da Rocha2002–2002
- Marlon de Souza Lopes2002–2002
- Takehito Shigehara2002–2003
- Yasutaka Kobayashi2002–2003
- Yuzuki Ito2002–2004
- Augusto César2003–2005
Carlos Alberto Carvalho dos Anjos Junior2003–2011- Iwao Yamane2003–2005
- Jorge Dely Valdés2003–2003
- Keiji Ishizuka2003–2003
Kengo Nakamura2003–2020
Robert de Pinho de Souza2003–2003- Satoshi Hida2003–2007
Hiroyuki Taniguchi2004–2010- Marcus Vinicius de Morais2004–2006
- Naoki Soma2004–2005
- Seigo Shimokawa2004–2005
- Tadamichi Machida2004–2004
- Takahisa Nishiyama2004–2007
- Takuro Yajima2004–2004
- Hiroyuki Kobayashi2005–2005
Hulk2005–2008- Kazunori Iio2005–2005
- Ken Tokura2005–2008
- Taku Harada2005–2008
- Yuki Uekusa2005–2008
Yusuke Mori2005–2010- Atsushi Yoneyama2006–2006
Jong Tae-se2006–2010- Magnum2006–2007
- Marcos Alberto Skavinski2006–2006
- Rikihiro Sugiyama2006–2014
- Takehito Shigehara2006–2006
Yuji Kimura2006–2010- Yuki Matsushita2006–2006
Eiji Kawashima2007–2010- Francismar Carioca de Oliveira2007–2007
- Jun Sonoda2007–2013
Kazuhiro Murakami2007–2009- Kyohei Sugiura2007–2012
- Masahiro Ohashi2007–2008
- Masayuki Ochiai2007–2007
- Takahiro Kawamura2007–2007
Yuji Yabu2007–2009- Yusuke Tasaka2007–2012
- Kosuke Kikuchi2008–2011
- Renato Carlos Martins Júnior2008–2010
Satoru Yamagishi2008–2010
Tomonobu Yokoyama2008–2011
Vitor Júnior2008–2008
Jumpei Kusukami2009–2012- Takuro Yajima2009–2013
- Vitor Júnior2009–2010
Junichi Inamoto2010–2014- Koji Yamase2011–2012
- Kosei Shibasaki2011–2012
Takuya Matsumoto2011–2011
Yudai Tanaka2011–2012- Yuki Natsume2011–2013
Yuki Saneto2011–2015
Yusuke Tanaka2011–2014- Jecimauro José Borges2012–2014
- Koki Kazama2012–2013
- Koya Kazama2012–2013
- Kyotaro Yamakoshi2012–2015
- Paulo Junichi Tanaka2012–2013
- Renato Ribeiro Calixto2012–2013
- Renê Santos2012–2013
- Rui Komatsu2012–2012
- Shun Morishita2012–2015
- Yohei Nishibe2012–2015
- Alan Pinheiro2013–2013
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira2013–2013- Masaki Yamamoto2013–2015
- Masataka Kani2013–2017
- Shōta Arai2013–2019
Sota Nakazawa2013–2014
Yoshito Okubo2013–2016- Jun Kanakubo2014–2014
- Paulo Roberto Gonzaga2014–2014
- Renato Ribeiro Calixto2014–2015
Shōgo Taniguchi2014–2022- Yasuhito Morishima2014–2015
- Arthur Maia2015–2015
- Kenya Matsui2015–2015
Kenyu Sugimoto2015–2015- Koji Hashimoto2015–2015
Koji Miyoshi2015–2020
Kō Itakura2015–2018- Makoto Kakuda2015–2015
- Takayuki Funayama2015–2015
Jung Sung-ryong2016–2025
Takayuki Morimoto2016–2017
Tatsuki Nara2016–2019
Ao Tanaka2017–2022- Hiroyuki Abe2017–2019
Hidemasa Morita2018–2020- Manabu Saito2018–2020
- Yoshito Okubo2018–2018
- Kazuaki Mawatari2019–2020
- Kazuya Yamamura2019–2023
Kaoru Mitoma2020–2021
Bafétimbi Gomis2023–2024
The club has a legacy of success, with numerous honors achieved since its establishment, both as Fujitsu SC and Kawasaki Frontale.
Kawasaki Frontale is a professional football club based in Kawasaki, Japan, competing in the J1 League, the country's top tier.
The club has a rich history, having been founded in 1955 and originally known as Fujitsu Soccer Club.
Biography
Formation
Kawasaki Frontale, a prominent Japanese professional football club, was established in 1955 as Fujitsu Soccer Club, serving as the company team for Fujitsu. Initially, the club competed in regional and lower tiers of Japanese football, gradually making its mark within the corporate football structure. In 1977, they achieved a significant milestone by reaching the Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 1, although their stay was brief as they were relegated the following season.
Professional Transition
The landscape of Japanese football transformed with the establishment of the J.League in 1993, prompting Fujitsu Soccer Club to evolve into a professional entity. In 1997, the club was rebranded as Kawasaki Frontale, adopting a new identity and relocating to Kawasaki. The name "Frontale" translates to "frontal" in Italian, symbolizing a new direction for the club. Their crest and colors were inspired by Brazilian side Grêmio, reflecting a partnership that began in 1997. Frontale joined the J2 League in 1999, where they quickly made an impact by winning the league title in their debut season, securing promotion to the J1 League.
Challenges and Resilience
Despite their initial success, Kawasaki Frontale faced challenges in the top tier, experiencing relegation after just one season. However, they returned to the J1 League in 2000 and have since established themselves as a competitive force in Japanese football. As of 2025, the club has spent a total of 24 seasons in the top tier, showcasing their resilience and commitment to excellence in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Establishment and earlier years (1955–1977)
The club was founded in 1955 as Fujitsu Soccer Club, the company team of Fujitsu. For several decades, the club competed in the regional and lower tiers of Japanese football, gradually establishing itself within the corporate football structure. It was one of many city clubs that comprised the Japan Soccer League (JSL), including Yomiuri (later Tokyo Verdy 1969), Toshiba (later Consadole Sapporo) and NKK SC (now defunct). They first made the JSL Division 1 in 1977, only to be relegated the next season.
Professional transition and relegations (1993–2000)
With the professionalisation of Japanese football and the establishment of the J.League in 1993, the club began transitioning towards a professional identity. In 1997, Fujitsu Soccer Club was reorganised and rebranded as a professional club with a new name, 'Kawasaki Frontale', adopting its current name and relocating to Kawasaki, which means "frontal" in Italian. The club old crest and colours are based on those of Brazilian side Grêmio, because both clubs have cooperated since 26 March 1997. Frontale joined the newly formed second division, the J2 League, in 1999. In their debut season, the club won the 1999 J2 League title and secured promotion to the top flight. However, their first stint in the J1 League was short-lived, as they were relegated after one season. Frontale would not return to the top flight until 2000, when they were promoted to the newly…
Regional (Kanto Soccer League): 1967–71 (as Fujitsu) Division 2 (JSL Div. 2): 1972–76 (as Fujitsu) Division 1 (JSL Div. 1): 1977–78 Division 2 (JSL Div. 2): 1979–91 Division 2 (former JFL Div. 1): 1992–98 (as Fujitsu 1992–95; Fujitsu Kawasaki 1996; Kawasaki Frontale 1997–present) Division 2 (J2): 1999 Division 1 (J1): 2000 Division 2 (J2): 2001–04 Division 1 (J1): 2005–present Total (as of 2025): 24 seasons in the top tier, 30 seasons in the second tier and 5 seasons in the Regional Leagues.
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- J1 League
Legacy
As Fujitsu SC (1955–1996) and Kawasaki Frontale (1997–present):
Bold is for those competition that are currently active.
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Kawasaki Frontale is a Japanese professional football club based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo. The club currently compete in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. Their home stadium is Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium in Nakahara Ward, located in the central area of Kawasaki.
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