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Albirex Niigata

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Japan J2-League 210 Japan J-League 175 Japan J-League Cup 36 Japan Cup 11 Japan FA Cup 6
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Japan J2-League 11/21 05:00 35 [14] Zweigen Kanazawa v Albirex Niigata [6] W 1-2
Japan J2-League 11/15 05:00 34 [5] Albirex Niigata v JEF Utd Chiba [16] L 0-2
Japan J2-League 11/11 10:30 33 [10] Jubilo Iwata v Albirex Niigata [4] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 11/08 05:00 32 [5] Albirex Niigata v Giravanz Kitakyushu [4] W 1-0
Japan J2-League 11/04 10:00 31 [9] Montedio Yamagata v Albirex Niigata [5] W 1-2
Japan J2-League 11/01 05:00 30 [5] Albirex Niigata v Tokyo Verdy [11] D 2-2
Japan J2-League 10/25 05:00 29 [2] Tokushima Vortis v Albirex Niigata [5] D 0-0
Japan J2-League 10/21 10:00 28 [5] Albirex Niigata v Fagiano Okayama [15] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 10/18 05:00 27 [10] Mito Hollyhock v Albirex Niigata [6] W 1-3
Japan J2-League 10/14 10:00 26 [5] Albirex Niigata v Avispa Fukuoka [2] L 1-2
Japan J2-League 10/10 05:00 25 [5] Kyoto Sanga FC v Albirex Niigata [6] W 1-2
Japan J2-League 10/04 05:00 24 [8] Albirex Niigata v Machida Zelvia [15] W 4-0
Japan J2-League 09/30 10:00 23 [18] FC Ryukyu v Albirex Niigata [9] W 0-1
Japan J2-League 09/26 05:00 22 [8] Albirex Niigata v Ventforet Kofu [5] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 09/23 10:00 21 [21] Ehime FC v Albirex Niigata [9] D 0-0
Japan J2-League 09/19 05:00 20 [8] Albirex Niigata v Tokushima Vortis [3] L 0-1
Japan J2-League 09/13 10:00 19 [1] Giravanz Kitakyushu v Albirex Niigata [5] L 2-1
Japan J2-League 09/09 10:00 18 [15] JEF Utd Chiba v Albirex Niigata [6] W 1-3
Japan J2-League 09/05 09:00 17 [4] Albirex Niigata v Jubilo Iwata [6] L 1-3
Japan J2-League 09/02 10:00 16 [4] Albirex Niigata v V-Varen Nagasaki [1] D 2-2
Japan J2-League 08/29 10:00 15 [13] Avispa Fukuoka v Albirex Niigata [5] W 0-1
Japan J2-League 08/23 09:00 14 [9] Albirex Niigata v FC Ryukyu [18] W 1-0
Japan J2-League 08/19 10:00 13 [8] Albirex Niigata v Kyoto Sanga FC [6] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 08/15 10:00 12 [16] Fagiano Okayama v Albirex Niigata [6] L 1-0
Japan J2-League 08/12 10:00 11 [7] Albirex Niigata v Renofa Yamaguchi [21] W 2-1
Japan J2-League 08/08 09:00 10 [6] Albirex Niigata v Omiya Ardija [2] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 08/02 09:00 9 [14] Tochigi SC v Albirex Niigata [6] D 0-0
Japan J2-League 07/29 10:00 8 [14] Tokyo Verdy v Albirex Niigata [5] D 1-1
Japan J2-League 07/25 09:00 7 [8] Albirex Niigata v Mito Hollyhock [11] W 1-0
Japan J2-League 07/19 09:00 6 [6] Albirex Niigata v Montedio Yamagata [19] D 1-1

Wikipedia - Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata (アルビレックス新潟, Arubirekkusu Nīgata) is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. They currently play in J1 League after promoted from J2 League as champions in 2022.

The club have won 2 J2 League titles.

History

For many years it had been a local autonomous amateur club, Niigata 11, that could never hope to see the light of day in an old Japan Soccer League dominated almost entirely by company teams. The creation of the J. League spurred the club to rise, and in the 1990s it began climbing fast through the divisions.

In 1998, Albirex Niigata joined the Japan Football League, and was merged into the J2 League after its creation in 1999. The team gradually became competitive and in 2001 and 2002 it came close to getting promoted to J1 and in 2003, it became the champion of J2 and finally joined the top flight.

Name changed

The team name is made from combining the star Albireo of the constellation Cygnus (the Swan) and the Latin word Rex meaning 'king'. In 1997, due to copyright issues, the team name was changed from Albireo Niigata to the current Albirex Niigata.

Albirex Niigata is a professional soccer team based in Niigata, Japan. The team was founded in 1955 and currently competes in the J2 League, the second tier of Japanese soccer. The team's colors are white and black, and they are known for their strong defensive play and disciplined tactics on the field.

Albirex Niigata has a dedicated fan base and plays their home matches at the Denka Big Swan Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 42,000. The team has a strong youth development program and has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent Japan at the international level.

Albirex Niigata has a rich history in Japanese soccer and has achieved success in various domestic competitions. The team has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking soccer and has a strong emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. Overall, Albirex Niigata is a respected and competitive team in Japanese soccer, with a bright future ahead.