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2017 Suruga Bank Championship
The 2017 Suruga Bank Championship ( ja, スルガ銀行チャンピオンシップ2017; es, Copa Suruga Bank 2017) was the tenth edition of the Suruga Bank Championship (also referred to as the ''J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship Final''), the club football match co-organized by the Japan Football Association, the football governing body of Japan, CONMEBOL, the football governing body of South America, and J.League, the professional football league of Japan, between the champions of the previous season's J.League Cup and Copa Sudamericana. The match was contested between Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds, the 2016 J.League Cup champions, and Brazilian team Chapecoense, the 2016 Copa Sudamericana champions. It was hosted by Urawa Red Diamonds at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan on 15 August 2017. Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Chapecoense 1–0 to win their first Suruga Bank Championship title. Teams Venue Format The Suruga Bank Championship was played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urawa Red Diamonds
, colloquially Urawa Reds (浦和レッズ), also known as Mitsubishi Urawa Football Club from April 1992 to January 1996, is a professional football club in the city of Saitama, part of the Greater Tokyo Area in Japan. The club plays in the J1 League, the top tier of football in the country. Its name comes from the former city of Urawa, now part of Saitama. The name Red Diamonds alludes to the club's pre-professional era parent company Mitsubishi. The corporation's logo consists of three red diamonds, one of which remains within the current club badge. History Mitsubishi Heavy Industries established a football club in 1950 in Kobe and moved the club to Tokyo in 1958. In 1965 it formed the Japan Soccer League (JSL) along with today's JEF United Chiba, Kashiwa Reysol, Cerezo Osaka, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and three other clubs who have since been relegated to regional leagues ("Original Eight"). Mitsubishi first won the JSL championship in 1969, as a break in Mazda/Sanfrecce's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Copa Sudamericana
The 2016 Copa Sudamericana ( pt, Copa Sul-Americana 2016) was the 15th edition of the Copa Sudamericana, South America's secondary club football tournament organized by CONMEBOL. The finals were originally to be played between Brazilian team Chapecoense and Colombian team Atlético Nacional. However, on 28 November 2016, LaMia Flight 2933, which was carrying the Chapecoense squad to the first leg, crashed on the way to the José María Córdova International Airport. There were 71 fatalities, including 19 of the 22 Chapecoense players on the plane. CONMEBOL immediately suspended all activities, including the scheduled final matches, in the early morning of 29 November. In light of these events, Atlético Nacional requested that CONMEBOL award the title to Chapecoense. As requested, CONMEBOL awarded Chapecoense the title of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana, their first continental title, on 5 December, while Atlético Nacional received the "CONMEBOL Centenario Fair Play" award for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Silva (footballer, Born 1992)
Rafael da Silva (; born 4 April 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Série A club Cruzeiro. Early life Rafael was born in São Paulo. Club career Rafael Silva started his professional football career with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Coritiba in the 2012 league season. He would make his debut on 8 April 2012 against Cianorte in the Campeonato Paranaense in a 3–1 victory. This would be followed by his first goal for the club on 29 April 2012 against Roma Apucarana in the Campeonato Paranaense in a 3–1 win. Rafael joined Albirex Niigata in August 2014 from Swiss Challenge League club Lugano. He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 away loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 20 September 2014. He scored his first goal for the club against Kawasaki Frontale on 5 October. After three seasons with Albirex Niigata he would move to another Japanese club in Urawa Red Diamonds where in his debut season he immediately established himself a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (association Football)
The team captain of an association football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team; they are often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game or has good leadership qualities. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband. Responsibilities The only official responsibility of a captain specified by the Laws of the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shootout. Contrary to what is sometimes said, captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee. However, referees may talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour when necessary. At an award-giving ceremony after a fixture like a cup competition final, the captain usually leads the team up to collect their medals. Any trophy won by a team will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiaki Komai
is a Japanese footballer who plays for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. Career He made his debut on 30 April 2011 against Tochigi SC, when he came off the bench to replace Atsutaka Nakamura. He scored his first goal with Kyoto against Ehime FC. However, his most important goal was scored against Yokohama F. Marinos in the semifinal of the 2011 Emperor's Cup when, after having started the match on the bench, he scored the last goal from Kyoto in the extra time, closing a 2-4 win against Yokohama which meant that Kyoto would play its first Cup Final since 2002 Emperor's Cup. After five years and the captain armband obtained in Kyoto, Komai left in January 2016 to join Urawa Red Diamonds. Career statistics Club ''Updated to 18 February 2019''.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社"2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)" 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 18 out of 289) 1Includes Promotion Playoffs to Division 1, J. League Championship, Japanese Super Cup, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yōsuke Kashiwagi
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a central midfielder for FC Gifu. Club career He played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Red Diamonds before moving to Gifu. He won the 2017 AFC Champions League with the Reds. National team career In July 2007, Kashiwagi played for the Japan U-20 national team in the 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he wore the number 10 shirt and played all 4 matches as the starting offensive midfielder. In January 2010, Kashiwagi was called up to the Japanese national team for the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers. He debuted against Yemen on the 6th of January 2011. Club statistics 1Includes J. League promotion/relegation Series, J. League Championship and Japanese Super Cup. National team statistics Honours Sanfrecce Hiroshima *J.League Division 2: 2008 Urawa Red Diamonds *J. League Cup: 2016 *Emperor's Cup: 2018 *AFC Champions League: 2017 Japan *AFC Asian Cup: 2011 Individual *J.League Best XI: 2016 *AFC Champions League Best Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoya Ugajin
is a Japanese footballer who plays for FC Gifu. Club statistics ''Updated to 20 December 2022''. 1Includes Emperor's Cup. 2Includes J. League Cup. 3Includes Japanese Super Cup, J. League Championship and FIFA Club World Cup. National team statistics Honours Club ;Urawa Red Diamonds *AFC Champions League: 2017 *J.League Cup: 2016 *Emperor's Cup: 2018, 2021 References External links * * * *Tomoya Ugajinat Urawa Red Diamonds official site Tomoya Ugajinat Yahoo! Japan is a Japanese internet company originally formed as a joint venture between the American internet company Yahoo! (later divested by Verizon into Altaba) and the Japanese company SoftBank. It is headquartered at Kioi Tower in the Tokyo Garden Terr ... sports 1988 births Living people Ryutsu Keizai University alumni Association football people from Saitama Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players Urawa Red Diamonds players J3 League players FC Gifu players Japan men's internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryota Moriwaki
is a Japanese people, Japanese Association football, football player who plays for Ehime FC. National team career He was selected in the national squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011 Asian Cup finals as a late replacement for injured Gotoku Sakai. Career statistics Club 1Includes Japanese Super Cup, J.League Championship and FIFA Club World Cup. International Honours Club ; Sanfrecce Hiroshima *J1 League (1) : 2012 J.League Division 1, 2012 *J2 League (1) : 2008 J.League Division 2, 2008 *Japanese Super Cup (1) : Japanese Super Cup#Results, 2008 ; Urawa Reds *AFC Champions League (1): 2017 AFC Champions League, 2017 *J.League Cup (1): 2016 J.League Cup, 2016 Japan *AFC Asian Cup (1) : 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011 *EAFF East Asian Cup (1) : 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup, 2013 References External links * * Japan National Football Team Database* * Profile at Urawa RedsYahoo! Sports Profile 1986 births Living people Association football people from Hiroshima Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoaki Makino
is a former Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back. He has represented the Japan national team internationally until 2019. Club career Makino was born in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima. In January 2012, he returned to J. League, loaned by 1. FC Köln to Urawa Red Diamonds, where he was coached again by his former Sanfrecce's coach, Mihailo Petrović. Makino announcement retirement from football in 2022 after last career with Vissel Kobe and 16 years from professional football. International career In July 2007, Makino was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played 3 matches as center back and scored a goal in the match against Czech Republic. Makino made his full international debut for Japan on 6 January 2010 in a 2011 Asian Cup qualification against Yemen. In May 2018 he was named in Japan's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Career statistics Club .Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本ス ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurício Antônio
Maurício de Carvalho Antônio (born 6 February 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Al Batin FC, Al-Batin in Saudi Arabia as a Defender (association football), defender. With Urawa Red Diamonds, he played in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup where he was the top goalscorer, alongside Romarinho (footballer, born 1990), Romarinho and Cristiano Ronaldo. Club career A product of the São Paulo Futebol Clube, São Paulo youth academy, Antônio started his career in the lower divisions of Brazilian football. In 2014, he played for Clube Atlético Juventus, Juventus-SP in Paulista A3. In June of the same year, he signed for Portimonense S.C. (football team), Portimonense in Segunda Liga. Antônio made his first team debut against S.C. Covilhã, Covilhã. On 1 October 2014, he scored his first goal for the club as Portimonense defeated F.C. Porto B, Porto B 2–0. On 1 August 2017, Antônio transferred to Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. On 30 November, he was named in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Enomoto
is a former Japanese football player. He is currently the goalkeeper coach of Yokohama F. Marinos. Playing career Enomoto was born in Kawasaki on May 2, 1983. He joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos from youth team in 2002. He debuted in 2003 and battles with Tatsuya Enomoto for the position after the debut. He became a regular goalkeeper since Tatsuya Enomoto left the club end of 2006 season. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Hiroki Iikura from 2009. Enomoto became a regular goalkeeper again in 2013. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Iikura again from 2015. In 2017, Enomoto moved to Urawa Reds. However he could hardly play in the match behind Shusaku Nishikawa. In 2019, Enomoto moved to J3 League club Kataller Toyama. Later career After retiring at the end of 2019, Enomoto was appointed as a goalkeeper coach at Yokohama F. Marinos' Soccer School in February 2020. For the 2021 season, he was appointed goalkeeper coach of Yokohamas profession ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Abe
is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played 53 times for Japan between 2005 and 2011 and was a member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. Club career JEF United Chiba Born in Ichikawa, Chiba, Abe, then a member of the JEF United Ichihara (now JEF United Chiba) youth side, made his debut with the senior club at the age of 16 years and 333 days on 5 August 1998, at the time a record for the youngest Japanese professional player and J1 League. He went on to become JEF United's captain, and led the club to the 2005 and 2006 J.League Cup titles while being named to the league's Best Eleven during the span. Urawa Reds On 22 January 2007, Abe joined Urawa Reds, the defending J1 League and Emperor's Cup champions, for a transfer fee of around ¥360 million (around $3 million), a record amount for a Japanese player in a domestic deal. Abe helped Urawa Reds to win the 2007 AFC Champions League. He scored once in the second leg of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
