Tokyo Verdy
Squad
Takahiro Shibasaki2007current- Shuto Minami2010current
- Colin Killoran2011current
- Koji Takano2011current
- Ryuji Sugimoto2011current
- Akira Ibayashi2012current
- Masaki Chugo2012current
- Takahiro Tanaka2012current
- Yoichi Futori2012current
- Kodai Yasuda2013current
- Yoshiaki Takagi2015current
- Alan Pinheiro2016current
- Douglas Vieira2016current
- Jumpei Takaki2016current
- Daisuke Takagicurrent
- Fuki Yamadacurrent
Joel Chima Fujitacurrent- Kanya Fujimotocurrent
- Kazuki Anzaicurrent
- Kei Hoshikawacurrent
- Koki Moritacurrent
Kota Watanabecurrent
Kyohei Yoshinocurrent- Maito Santoscurrent
- Masaomi Nakanocurrent
- Mitsuhiro Kawamotocurrent
- Naoto Kamifukumotocurrent
Naoto Sawaicurrent- Nobuyuki Hosakacurrent
- Rihito Yamamotocurrent
- Satoru Okicurrent
Shinnosuke Hatanakacurrent- Shion Inouecurrent
- Shogo Hayashicurrent
- Tomohiro Tairacurrent
- Weslley Silva Santos Rodriguescurrent
- Yusuke Adachicurrent
- Yusuke Nakatanicurrent
- Yukitaka Omi1969–1986
George Yonashiro1972–1986
Yasutaro Matsuki1973–1990- Takekazu Suzuki1976–1985
Ruy Ramos1977–1996- Tetsuya Totsuka1979–1995
- Hisashi Kato1980–1993
- Satoshi Tsunami1980–1995
- Takayuki Fujikawa1981–1995
- Yasuyuki Kishino1981–1990
- Ryoichi Kawakatsu1983–1989
- Yoshiyuki Kato1984–1994
- Shiro Kikuhara1985–1996
- Yoshinori Sembiki1985–1990
- Edson Aparecido de Souza1986–1990
- Nobuhiro Takeda1986–1997
- Shinkichi Kikuchi1986–2001
- Yasutoshi Miura1986–1992
- Masashi Miyamura1987–1992
Milton Cruz1988–1988- Takumi Horiike1988–1992
- Tomoyasu Asaoka1988–1991
Dido Havenaar1989–1991- Hiroshi Saito1989–1992
- Masahiro Sukigara1989–1994
- Shinji Fujiyoshi1989–1996
- Yasuharu Kurata1989–1992
- Hiroyuki Sakashita1990–1991
Kazuyoshi Miura1990–1998- Koichi Togashi1990–1994
- Koji Seki1990–1993
- Tadashi Nakamura1990–1999
- Antônio Benedito da Silva1991–1992
- Juninho Fonseca1991–1992
- Tatsuya Murata1991–1994
- Tomohiro Hasumi1991–1995
Tsuyoshi Kitazawa1991–2002- Yoshinori Abe1991–1995
- Davi Cortes da Silva1992–1992
- Hideki Nagai1992–1997
- Hirokazu Sasaki1992–1993
- Junichi Watanabe1992–1998
- Ko Ishikawa1992–1997
- Luiz Carlos Pereira1992–1995
- Márcio Amoroso1992–1993
- Paulo Cesar Bonfim1992–1993
- Takayuki Yamaguchi1992–1995
Tetsuji Hashiratani1992–1998- Toshimi Kikuchi1992–2002
- Bismarck Barreto Faria1993–1996
- Erik van Rossum1993–1993
Gène Hanssen1993–1993
Henny Meijer1993–1993- Junji Nishizawa1993–1996
- Kazuo Ozaki1993–1994
- Keiji Ishizuka1993–2002
- Paulo Rodrigues Barc1993–1994
- Shingi Ono1993–1997
- Yuji Keigoshi1993–1994
- Antônio Bento dos Santos1994–1994
- Hisashi Kato1994–1994
- Kenichiro Tokura1994–1997
- Oleúde José Ribeiro1994–1994
- Shigetoshi Hasebe1994–1997
- Yūji Hironaga1994–1997
Alcindo Sartori1995–1995
Kentaro Hayashi1995–2005- Mitsunori Yabuta1995–1998
- Nobuyuki Zaizen1995–1998
- Nunobe Takanori1995–1997
- Sérgio Henrique Saboia Bernardes1995–1995
- Takaya Oishi1995–1998
- Tomo Sugawara1995–1998
- Yukinori Shigeta1995–1998
Argel Fuchs1996–1997- Aírton Graciliano dos Santos1996–1996
- Giuliano Tadeo Aranda1996–1997
- Keisuke Kurihara1996–1998
- Kiyomitsu Kobari1996–2001
- Megumu Yoshida1996–1997
- Michiyasu Osada1996–1998
- Nobuhiro Maeda1996–1997
Osmar Donizete Cândido1996–1996- Yasutoshi Miura1996–1998
- Alcindo Sartori1997–1997
- Carlos Alberto Dias1997–1997
- Hiroyuki Shirai1997–1997
- Kenji Honnami1997–2001
- Masakazu Senuma1997–2001
Masakiyo Maezono1997–1998- Ruy Ramos1997–1998
- Takuya Yamada1997–2005
- Yoshinori Abe1997–1997
- Yukio Tsuchiya1997–1998
- Atsushi Yoneyama1998–2005
- Daniel da Silva1998–1998
- Edwin Ifeanyi1998–1998
Euller Elias de Carvalho1998–1998- Henrique Arlindo Etges1998–1998
- José Fernando Fumagalli1998–1998
- Kosaku Masuda1998–1998
- Moacir Rodrigues Santos1998–1998
- Narita Takaki1998–1998
- Takayuki Yamaguchi1998–1999
Takuya Takagi1998–1999- Carlos Henrique Raimundo Rodrigues1999–1999
- Hayato Yano1999–2002
- Jefferson Fredo Rodrigues1999–1999
Júlio César1999–1999- Kazuki Hiramoto1999–2007
Kazunori Iio1999–2013- Kazuya Iio1999–1999
- Keisuke Kurihara1999–2000
- Kenichiro Tokura1999–1999
Koichi Sugiyama1999–2002- Masahiro Endo1999–1999
- Naoki Makino1999–1999
- Naoto Sakurai1999–2004
- Takahiro Yamada1999–1999
- Takayuki Nishigaya1999–1999
- Yoshiyuki Kobayashi1999–2005
Yuji Nakazawa1999–2001
Yusuke Mori1999–2000- Yūji Hironaga1999–2001
- Hiroki Kobayashi2000–2000
- Hiromasa Suguri2000–2000
- Kazuyoshi Mikami2000–2000
- Kim Do-keun2000–2000
- Kyohei Noda2000–2001
- Nobuhiro Takeda2000–2001
- Osamu Umeyama2000–2000
- Teruo Iwamoto2000–2000
- Yoshihiro Nishida2000–2002
- Yoshinari Takagi2000–2009
- Yosuke Ikehata2000–2000
- Atsuhiro Miura2001–2004
Daigo Kobayashi2001–2005
Edmundo2001–2002- Emerson Orlando de Melo2001–2001
- Hideki Nagai2001–2002
- Hiroyuki Ishida2001–2001
- Keiji Takachi2001–2001
- Marcos Gomes de Araujo2001–2004
- Masakiyo Maezono2001–2002
- Seitaro Tomisawa2001–2011
- Tadaaki Matsubara2001–2001
- Takafumi Ogura2001–2001
- Takahiro Shibasaki2001–2003
- Takashi Seki2001–2001
- Takumi Hayama2001–2003
- Yuya Sano2001–2003
Alexandre Lopes2002–2003- Daijiro Takakuwa2002–2002
- Hayuma Tanaka2002–2003
- Hiroyuki Takahashi2002–2003
- Jun Tamano2002–2006
- Masayuki Yanagisawa2002–2006
- Michiyasu Osada2002–2002
- Naoki Soma2002–2002
- Narita Takaki2002–2002
- Takuya Kawaguchi2002–2002
- Akira Takabe2003–2003
- Kentaro Suzuki2003–2003
- Masatomo Kuba2003–2006
Patrick Mboma2003–2004
Ramon Menezes2003–2003- Shingo Nejime2003–2006
- Takahito Soma2003–2005
Takashi Hirano2003–2005- Yugo Ichiyanagi2003–2007
Claudio Úbeda2004–2004- Hiroki Mizuhara2004–2006
- Hugo Henrique Assis do Nascimento2004–2004
- Kenta Togawa2004–2008
- Nozomi Hiroyama2004–2008
- Satoshi Tokizawa2004–2006
Takayuki Morimoto2004–2006- Yuhei Ono2004–2006
- Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves2005–2005
- Kazuyuki Toda2005–2005
- Kenichi Uemura2005–2006
- Kento Tsurumaki2005–2010
- Ryo Nurishi2005–2006
- Tadamichi Machida2005–2005
Washington Stecanela Cerqueira2005–2005
Anaílson Brito Noleto2006–2006- Dedimar Souza Lima2006–2006
- Gilmar Silva2006–2007
- Harutaka Ono2006–2008
- Hideki Nagai2006–2007
- José Luís Santos da Visitação2006–2007
- Kohei Kiyama2006–2009
- Koji Matsuura2006–2006
- Kojiro Kaimoto2006–2008
- Marcus Vinicius de Morais2006–2006
- Masahiro Ohashi2006–2006
- Masaki Iida2006–2006
- Masaki Saito2006–2007
- Naoki Mihara2006–2007
- Ryosuke Kijima2006–2007
Satoshi Nagano2006–2006- Shigenori Hagimura2006–2008
Shin Kanazawa2006–2007- Taisei Fujita2006–2007
- Takaki Shigemitsu2006–2006
- Takaya Kurokawa2006–2006
- Takumi Hayama2006–2006
- Tatsuya Ishikawa2006–2006
- Tetsuhiro Kina2006–2006
- Tomo Sugawara2006–2011
Valdeci Basílio da Silva2006–2006- Yukihiro Aoba2006–2006
Diego Souza2007–2007
Hiroki Kawano2007–2011- Hiroshi Nanami2007–2007
Hulk2007–2007- Jumpei Shimmura2007–2009
- Kensuke Fukuda2007–2011
- Kosei Shibasaki2007–2010
Leonardo Moreira2007–2012- Osama Elsamni2007–2008
- Shinya Yoshihara2007–2007
- Taira Inoue2007–2011
- Takuya Muro2007–2007
- Toshihiro Hattori2007–2009
Tsuyoshi Yoshitake2007–2008- Yukio Tsuchiya2007–2012
- Yusuke Sato2007–2007
- Yuzo Funakoshi2007–2009
Daisuke Nasu2008–2008- Diego Souza2008–2008
- Francismar Carioca de Oliveira2008–2008
- Hulk2008–2008
- Leandro Euzébio2008–2009
- Leandro Lessa Azevedo2008–2009
- Masaki Iida2008–2010
Masashi Oguro2008–2010- Sho Asuke2008–2008
Takashi Fukunishi2008–2008- Takumi Wada2008–2008
- Tomoyuki Suzuki2008–2010
Yōichi Doi2008–2012- Genki Nagasato2009–2009
- Kazuya Iwakura2009–2009
- Kunihiko Takizawa2009–2009
- Masahiro Nasukawa2009–2010
- Masato Fujita2009–2009
- Ryohei Hayashi2009–2009
- Shohei Takahashi2009–2012
- Takahiro Kawamura2009–2009
- Takuya Wada2009–2012
- Tomonobu Hiroi2009–2009
Toshiyuki Takagi2009–2010- Yu Tomidokoro2009–2010
Yuta Baba2009–2009- Adebayo Adigun2010–2011
- Koya Shimizu2010–2010
- Masaki Yoshida2010–2011
- Naoya Saeki2010–2012
- Ryo Nurishi2010–2012
- Ryoji Fukui2010–2011
- Shinichi Mukai2010–2010
Takuma Abe2010–2012- Takuro Kikuoka2010–2011
- Yoshiaki Takagi2010–2011
Yuki Kobayashi2010–2012- Kohei Kiyama2011–2011
- Koki Takenaka2011–2012
- Kota Fukatsu2011–2012
- Luis Carlos dos Santos Martins2011–2011
Luiz Diallisson de Souza Alves2011–2011- Masahiko Ichikawa2011–2011
- Niall Killoran2011–2015
- Ryota Kajikawa2011–2012
- Ryuichi Hirashige2011–2011
Seiichiro Maki2011–2013- Shōta Arai2011–2012
- Yusuke Mori2011–2014
- Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto2012–2012
- Junki Koike2012–2013
- Jymmy França2012–2012
Kenyu Sugimoto2012–2012- Kosei Shibasaki2012–2012
- Mitsuyuki Yoshihiro2012–2012
Naoki Maeda2012–2015
Norihiro Nishi2012–2013- Ryosuke Tone2012–2013
- Shingo Suzuki2012–2012
Shoya Nakajima2012–2013
Shunsuke Tachino2012–2012
Toshio Shimakawa2012–2012- Go Hayama2013–2013
- Jun Suzuki2013–2014
Mitsuhiro Seki2013–2013
Naohiro Takahara2013–2014- Naoya Ishigami2013–2013
- Ryoji Fukui2013–2015
- Satoshi Tokiwa2013–2014
- Yuya Sato2013–2015
- Adaílson Pereira Coelho2014–2014
- Hideki Nagai2014–2016
Kenji Kitawaki2014–2016- Koki Anzai2014–2017
- Shunsuke Tachino2014–2014
- Alan Pinheiro2015–2015
Bruno Coutinho2015–2015
Kento Misao2015–2015- Ryota Suzuki2016–2016
Takahiro Futagawa2016–2018- Yuji Funayama2016–2016
Hideo Hashimoto2017–2018
Mitsuru Nagata2017–2018- Ryohei Hayashi2018–2020
- Shunsuke Mori2018–2018
- Naoya Kondo2019–2020
- Shohei Takahashi2020–2020
Yoshito Okubo2020–2020- Boniface Nduka2021–2022
Tokyo Verdy is a professional football club based in Tokyo, Japan, known for its rich history and success in the sport.
The club competes in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese football, showcasing their elite status.
Tokyo Verdy was the inaugural champion of the J1 League in 1993, marking a significant milestone in their history.
Biography
Formation
Tokyo Verdy, originally founded as Yomiuri Football Club in 1969, emerged from the growing interest in football in Japan following the national team's success at the 1968 Summer Olympics. The club was established with the backing of the Yomiuri Group and NTV, starting its journey in the Tokyo Local League B, the fifth tier of Japanese football. By 1971, Yomiuri had climbed to the Kanto Football League and soon after, they achieved promotion to the Japan Soccer League Second Division, marking the beginning of their ascent in Japanese football.
Rise to Prominence
The club's significant breakthrough came in 1978 when they were promoted to the First Division of the Japan Soccer League. Their first major title was the Japan Soccer League Cup in 1979, which set the stage for a golden era. From 1983 to 1994, Yomiuri Football Club transformed into a powerhouse, winning multiple league titles and establishing itself as a dominant force in Japanese football. In 1993, they became the inaugural champions of the newly formed J1 League, solidifying their status as one of the most successful clubs in the country.
Legacy
In 1991, the club rebranded as Tokyo Verdy 1969, and it continued to build on its legacy, amassing a total of 25 titles, including 7 tier one league titles, 5 Emperor's Cups, and 6 League Cups. Despite facing challenges in the professional era, Tokyo Verdy remains a symbol of football excellence in Japan, with a rich history that reflects the evolution of the sport in the country. Their legacy is marked not only by their achievements but also by their role in popularizing football in Japan, making them a cornerstone of the J.League.
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Career & Clubs
Founded as Yomiuri Football Club in 1969, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated clubs in the J.League, with honours including 2 league titles, 5 Emperor's Cups, 6 JSL Cup/J.League Cups and an Asian Club Championship title, and the most successful team in Japanese football history with 25 titles. The club was an original member of the J.League in 1993.
Early years and rise to the top (1969–1983)
In October 1968, following Japan's bronze medal triumph at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the interest in football that ensued, Japan Football Association president Yuzuru Nozu visited Yomiuri Giants chairman Matsutaro Shoriki to ask him if Yomiuri was willing to ride on the wave of the game by establishing their own football club. Shoriki died a year later, in 1969, but not before signing his name to the plans to establish Yomiuri Football Club. Backed by the Yomiuri Group and NTV, Yomiuri Football Club firstly launched at Tokyo Local League B (5th tier) in 1969. They began gaining promotions from the Tokyo Local League to the Kanto Football League (3rd tier) in 1971. In 1971, Yomiuri marked 3rd place and promoted Japan Soccer League Second Division. They were promoted to First Division in 1978, starting a long career of success in the top flight. Their first major title was the Japan Soccer League Cup in 1979.
Golden era (1983–1994)
From its days as Yomiuri , the ownership had visions of a football equivalent of the baseball team Yomiuri Giants, a…
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Legacy
With seven tier one league titles, five Emperor's Cups and six League Cups, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated football clubs in Japan, although nearly all of its titles, came during their stay at Tokyo in the semi-professional era as Yomiuri FC, before the inception of the professional J.League.
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Identifiers & aliases
Tokyo Verdy 1969 is a professional football club based in Tokyo, Japan. They compete in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese football. They were the inaugural champions of the J1 League in 1993.
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