Japan J-League 03/30 07:00 5 Nagoya Grampus v Yokohama F-Marinos - View
Japan J-League 04/03 10:30 6 Consadole Sapporo v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 04/07 06:00 7 Nagoya Grampus v Avispa Fukuoka - View
Japan J-League 04/13 05:00 8 Jubilo Iwata v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League Cup 04/17 10:00 8 Omiya Ardija v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 04/21 06:00 9 Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka - View
Japan J-League 04/28 06:00 10 Urawa Red Diamonds v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 05/03 10:00 11 Nagoya Grampus v Vissel Kobe - View
Japan J-League 05/06 06:00 12 Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 05/11 07:00 13 Nagoya Grampus v Gamba Osaka - View
Japan J-League 05/15 10:00 14 Nagoya Grampus v FC Tokyo - View
Japan J-League 05/18 10:00 15 Sagan Tosu v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 05/26 06:00 16 Nagoya Grampus v Kyoto Sanga FC - View
Japan J-League 06/02 08:00 17 Kawasaki Frontale v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 06/16 09:00 18 Nagoya Grampus v Shonan Bellmare - View
Japan J-League 06/22 09:00 19 Tokyo Verdy v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 06/26 10:00 20 Nagoya Grampus v Urawa Red Diamonds - View
Japan J-League 06/30 09:00 21 Cerezo Osaka v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 07/06 09:00 22 Machida Zelvia v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 07/13 09:00 23 Nagoya Grampus v Kashiwa Reysol - View
Japan J-League 07/20 10:00 24 Vissel Kobe v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 08/07 10:00 25 Kyoto Sanga FC v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 08/11 10:00 26 Nagoya Grampus v Tokyo Verdy - View
Japan J-League 08/17 10:00 27 Nagoya Grampus v Sanfrecce Hiroshima - View
Japan J-League 08/24 10:00 28 Shonan Bellmare v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 08/31 10:00 29 Nagoya Grampus v Albirex Niigata - View
Japan J-League 09/14 10:00 30 FC Tokyo v Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 09/21 10:00 31 Nagoya Grampus v Kawasaki Frontale - View
Japan J-League 09/28 10:00 32 Nagoya Grampus v Jubilo Iwata - View
Japan J-League 10/04 10:00 33 Avispa Fukuoka v Nagoya Grampus - View

Wikipedia - Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus (名古屋グランパス, Nagoya Guranpasu); formerly known as Nagoya Grampus Eight (名古屋グランパスエイト, Nagoya Guranpasu Eito) is a Japanese association football club that plays in the J1 League, and have for all but one season since the inauguration of the league, following promotion from the J2 League in 2017. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp. in 1939, the club shares its home games between Mizuho Athletic Stadium (capacity 27,000 and the J.League's oldest serving stadium) and the much larger Toyota Stadium in the suburb of Toyota (capacity 45,000).

The team had its most successful season up to 1996 when it was managed by Arsène Wenger, well known for his subsequent exploits at Arsenal. They won the Emperor's Cup and finished second in the J.League, with their FR Yugoslavia captain Dragan Stojković being named J.League MVP. The 1995 success was eclipsed on November 20, 2010, when the club won its first J.League trophy, under the management of Stojković.

The team's name was derived from the two most prominent symbols of Nagoya: the two golden grampus dolphins on the top of Nagoya Castle, and the Maru-Hachi (Circle eight), the city's official symbol.

History

JSL era

Toyota Motor SC was overshadowed by its colleague Toyota Automated Loom Works SC (founded in 1946 and which was one of the founding members of the Japan Soccer League). When Toyota ALW were relegated to regional leagues in 1968, Toyota Motor saw an opportunity to rise at their expense.

In 1972 the club was founding members of the JSL's Second Division and its inaugural champions. They remained in the JSL until the J.League's founding in 1993. They were relegated to the JSL Division 2 in 1977. After a brief return in 1987–88, they were promoted for good in 1989–90 and remained in the top flight for 26 years, until 2016.

J.League era

Nagoya Grampus Eight was an original member ("Original Ten") of the J.League in 1993. In 1996, future Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger led Grampus to the 1996 Emperor's Cup and a runners-up finish in the J.League, the club's best finish. The team's name "Nagoya Grampus Eight" was changed to just "Nagoya Grampus" at the start of the 2008 season. In 2008, Nagoya appointed former player Dragan Stojković as manager. They finished in third place and qualified for the AFC Champions League for the first time. Stojković has since led the club to winning the J.League in the 2010 season, featuring a squad consisting of Marcus Tulio Tanaka, Mu Kanazaki, Seigo Narazaki, Yoshizumi Ogawa, Keiji Tamada and Joshua Kennedy. After a poor 2016 season, Nagoya Grampus were relegated to J2 League for the first time in their history. Boško Gjurovski left his post as manager. On 4 January 2017, Yahiro Kazama was appointed as the club's new manager. On 3 December 2017, Nagoya Grampus drew 0-0 against Avispa Fukuoka in the promotion playoff final, securing promotion back to J1 League at the first time of asking due to their higher regular season position than Avispa Fukuoka.

Kashima Soccer Stadium curse

Since Nagoya were dealt a 5–0 defeat by the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium on 16 May in the 1993 J.League season opener, Nagoya suffered a losing streak of 22 consecutive games to the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium which included Emperor's Cup and J.League Cup games. Nagoya finally got their first victory over the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium on 23 August of the 2008 J.League season, some 15 years later.


Nagoya Grampus is a professional soccer team based in Nagoya, Japan. The team was founded in 1939 and has a rich history of success in Japanese soccer. The team plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of professional soccer in Japan.

Nagoya Grampus is known for their attacking style of play, with a focus on quick passing and movement off the ball. The team's home stadium is the Toyota Stadium, which has a capacity of over 45,000 spectators.

The team's colors are blue and red, and their logo features a grampus, which is a mythical sea creature that is said to bring good luck. Nagoya Grampus has won several major titles, including the J.League Cup and the Emperor's Cup.

The team has a strong fan base, with supporters known as the "Grampus Army". The team's mascot is a grampus named "Grampy", who can often be seen entertaining fans at matches.

Overall, Nagoya Grampus is a respected and successful soccer team in Japan, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.