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2022 Urawa Red Diamonds Season
The 2022 Urawa Red Diamonds season is the club's 72nd season in existence and the 22nd consecutive season in the top flight of Japanese football. In addition to the 2022 J1 League, domestic league, Urawa Red Diamonds participated in this season's editions of the 2022 Emperor's Cup, Emperor's Cup, the 2022 J.League Cup, J.League Cup, the 2022 Japanese Super Cup, Japanese Super Cup and the 2022 AFC Champions League, AFC Champions League. Players First-team squad The team squad as of the end of the season. Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Out on loan Pre-season and friendlies Competitions Overall record J1 League League table Results summary Results by round Matches The league fixtures were announced on 21 January 2022. SourceJ.League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Quarter-finals Semi-finals Japanese Super Cup AFC Champions League Group sta ... [...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] |
Hiroki Sakai
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right back for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds and the Japan national team. Club career Kashiwa Reysol Born in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan, Sakai was introduced to football by his two older brothers and joined a school football team when he was the third grade of elementary school. He initially played as a striker before converting to a full back, where he has played since. Sakai spent 10 years with the school football team before joining Kashiwa Reysol U15 side in 2003. Sakai progressed through the ranks of the Kashiwa Reysol and learned his guidance under Tatsuma Yoshida. Eventually, he worked his way through to the U16 and U18 side. During his progress, Sakai joined Mogimirin EC to study abroad on a short–term, though he said the experience benefited him to improve his right–back and centre–back positions, but returned to Japan in November 2009. Ahead of the 2010 season, Sakai was promoted to the Kashiwa Reysol's firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Schalk
Alex Schalk (; born 7 August 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds. He scored the winning goal for Ross County in the 2015–16 Scottish League Cup final. Career Schalk came through the youth ranks of NAC Breda, earning the nickname of "Der Bomber van Breda" because of his reputation as a footballer with remarkable goalscoring instincts, comparable to legendary German striker Gerd Müller. On 1 May 2011, he made his senior debut for NAC against Heracles Almelo in the 33rd round of the 2010–11 Eredivisie season, replacing Ömer Bayram in the 85th minute. The match ended in a 2–1 home loss. On 9 August 2011, Schalk agreed to a new two-year contract at NAC until June 2013. After losing perspective on playing matches for NAC Breda, Schalk was sent on loan to PSV, where he played for Eerste Divisie side Jong PSV. He scored six times in 16 matches for the Eerste Divisie side. On 28 June 2014, Scha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Niekawa
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds. National team career In June 2011, Niekawa was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2011 U-17 World Cup. He played 1 match against Argentina. Club statistics Honours Club Urawa Red Diamonds * AFC Champions League: 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ... References External linksProfile at Urawa Red Diamonds* * * 1994 births Living people Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players J3 League players Júbilo Iwata players Sagan Tosu players J.League U-22 Selection players Thespa Gunma players Azul Claro Numazu players Mito HollyHock players Urawa Red Diamonds players Men's association football goalkeepers Footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahiro Akimoto
is a Japanese Association football, footballer currently playing as a Midfielder (association football)#Winger, left winger or a Defender (association football)#Wing-back, left back for Urawa Red Diamonds. Early life Takahiro was born in Utsunomiya. He played for Yanase FC, Tochigi SC and Kokushikan University. Career Takahiro made his debut for Tochigi against V-Varen Nagasaki on 23 February 2020. He scored his first goal for the club against Fagiano Okayama on 12 August 2020, scoring in the 27th minute. Takahiro made his debut for Urawa against FC Tokyo on 27 February 2021. He scored his first goal for the club against Kashima Antlers on 3 April 2021, scoring in the 37rd minute. Career statistics Club . ;Notes Honours Club Urawa Red Diamonds *Emperor's Cup: 2021 Emperor's Cup, 2021 *Japanese Super Cup: 2022 Japanese Super Cup, 2022 *AFC Champions League: 2022 AFC Champions League, 2022 *J.League Cup: 2023 J.League Cup, 2023 (runners-up) References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahiro Sekine
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for Urawa Red Diamonds in the J1 League. Career statistics Club 1Includes Japanese Super Cup and J. League Championship. Honours Club Urawa Red Diamonds * Emperor's Cup: 2021 *Japanese Super Cup: 2022 * AFC Champions League: 2017,2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretariat; The global monkeypo ... References External linksProfile at Urawa Red Diamonds * 1995 births Living people Association football people from Saitama Prefecture Japanese men's footballers Urawa Red Diamonds players FC Ingolstadt 04 players J1 League players Japanese expatriate men's footballers Japanese expatriate sportspeople in Germany Expatriate men's footballers in Germany 2. Bundesliga players Men's association football midfielders FC Ingolstadt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoya Inukai
is a Japanese footballer who plays for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol, on loan from Urawa Red Diamonds. Club statistics . Honours Club Urawa Red Diamonds *Japanese Super Cup: 2022 * AFC Champions League: 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretariat; The global monkeypo ... References External linksProfile at Kashima Antlers* 1993 births Living people Association football people from Shizuoka Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Shimizu S-Pulse players Matsumoto Yamaga FC players Kashima Antlers players Urawa Red Diamonds players Kashiwa Reysol players Men's association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zion Suzuki
is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden. Born in the United States, he represents the Japan national team. Early life Suzuki was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, to a Ghanaian American father and a Japanese mother. His family later moved to Japan, settling in Urawa, Saitama, where Suzuki was raised. Club career Suzuki's professional career began with the Urawa Red Diamonds when he was sixteen years and five months old, making him the youngest player in the history of the club to sign a professional contract. His first appearance in the J1 League came in May 2021 in a match against Vegalta Sendai. In August of 2023, Suzuki was sent on loan from the Urawa Red Diamonds to Sint-Truidense V.V., a mid-table team in the Belgian Pro League. He served as the understudy for Japanese goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt before he was named the starter. During Suzuki's stint at Sint-Truidense, he was reportedly offered the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yusuke Matsuo
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Belgian Pro League club Westerlo on loan from J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds. Career He rejoined Urawa Red Diamonds, with whom he spent part of his youth career with, in 2022. In January 2023, Matsuo joined Belgian First Division A club Westerlo on loan until 31 December 2023. Career statistics Club . ;Notes Honours Urawa Red Diamonds * AFC Champions League: 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ... References External links * 1997 births Living people Japanese men's footballers Men's association football midfielders J1 League players J2 League players Yokohama FC players Urawa Red Diamonds players K.V.C. Westerlo players Japanese expatriate men's footballers Expatriate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Linssen
Bryan Catharina Anna Petronella Linssen (born 8 October 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds. He formerly played for Fortuna Sittard, MVV, VVV-Venlo, Heracles Almelo, FC Groningen, Vitesse and Feyenoord. Club career Linssen made his professional debut in 2008 for Fortuna Sittard, the club where he spent much of his youth. He went on to play for MVV, VVV-Venlo, Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen, before signing for Vitesse in 2017. Linssen scored 28 goals in 63 appearances in his first two Eredivisie seasons at the Arnhem club, an average of almost a goal every other match. He continued his fine form in front of goal last season, netting 14 times in 26 appearances before coronavirus hit and the Eredivisie was abandoned. That put him just one goal behind Steven Berghuis in the league scoring charts. In total, Linssen scored 47 goals and added a further 20 assists in 113 matches for Vitesse. On 6 July 2020, Linssen sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshio Koizumi
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Urawa Red Diamonds. Honours Club Urawa Red Diamonds *Emperor's Cup , commonly known as or also Japan FA Cup is a Japanese football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football match in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J.League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, J ...: 2021 References External links * * 1996 births Living people Japanese footballers Association football defenders FC Ryukyu players J2 League players {{Japan-footy-defender-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasper Junker
Kasper Aalund Junker (born 5 March 1994) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus, on loan from Urawa Red Diamonds. Career Early years Junker started playing football as a four-year-old with local club Vinding SF before moving to the Vejle Boldklub academy and from there on to Kolding IF. He joined Hessel Gods Fodboldkostskole (Hessel Gods Football Academy) in tenth grade, where he was coached by the likes of Flemming Povlsen and played for FC Djursland's team in the Denmark Series. Junker was spotted by scouts of Randers, whom he joined at U19 level in the summer of 2012, while attending HHX ("Higher Commercial Examination Programme") at Tradium Randers. Randers Junker made his Danish Superliga debut for Randers as a substitute in the away match against Vestsjælland on 7 March 2014, and contributed with an assist to Kasper Fisker's goal in the 1–1 draw. Junker also came on the pitch on 4 April when Randers beat AGF 1–0 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
