Albirex Niigata

Japanese football club

Albirex Niigata (アルビレックス新潟, Arubirekkusu Nīgata) is a Japanese professional football club[1] in Niigata.[2]

Albirex Niigata
Full nameAlbirex Niigata
Founded1955
GroundNiigata Stadium
Capacity42,300
ChairmanYukio Nakano
ManagerMasaaki Yanagishita
LeagueJ1 League
2022J2 League, 1st

In 2012, Masaaki Yanagishita was named coach.[3]

History

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The club was founded in 1955.[2]

  • 1955-1994 Niigata Eleven
  • 1995-1996 Albireo Niigata
  • 1997-present Albirex Niigata

League title

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League position

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Former position

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Notable achievement

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The team has some notable achievements.

In 2009, Pedro Bispo Moreira Júnior made three goals in one game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.[4]

In 2010, Marcio Richardez scored three times in one game against Vegalta Sendai.[4]

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References

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  1. Jsoccer.com, "Japan J.League Teams" Archived 2012-07-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2012-7-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Soccerway.com, "Albirex Niigata". Retrieved 2012-3-2.
  3. TransferMarkt.co.uk, Masaaki Yanagishita. Retrieved 2012-7-5.
  4. 4.0 4.1 WorldFootball.net, "3 Goals in one game"[permanent dead link]. Retrieved 2012-7-5.

Other websites

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  Media related to Albirex Niigata at Wikimedia Commons