Coach | NA |
Venue | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
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12/04 | Kashima | - | Kyoto Sanga |
06/04 | Kyoto Sanga | - | Jubilo Iwata |
03/04 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga |
29/03 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga |
01/03 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 2 | Shonan Bellmare |
Date | Player | From | To | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017-07-01 | M. Okugawa | Kyoto Sanga | Red Bull Salzburg | € 750K |
2013-07-01 | Y. Kubo | Kyoto Sanga | BSC Young Boys | € 500K |
Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Machida Zelvia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
3 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
4 | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
5 | Kashima | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
6 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
8 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 9 |
9 | FC Tokyo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 |
10 | Urawa | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 |
11 | Albirex Niigata | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 |
12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 8 |
13 | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
14 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 6 |
16 | Kyoto Sanga | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 |
17 | Jubilo Iwata | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 5 |
19 | Sagan Tosu | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 |
20 | Consadole Sapporo | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 4 |
Kyoto Sanga F.C. is a professional football club based in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1922, it is one of the oldest football clubs in Japan. The name "Sanga" is a Sanskrit term meaning "group" or "club", which reflects the team's commitment to unity and teamwork.
The club started as the company team of Kyoto Shiko Club, an affiliate of Kyoto Teacher's University. It wasn't until 1993 that the club adopted its current name, Kyoto Sanga F.C., when it joined the newly formed professional J.League. The club's emblem, a phoenix, symbolizes the city of Kyoto's status as the ancient capital and the cultural heart of Japan.
Kyoto Sanga F.C. has had a rollercoaster journey in Japanese football. The club has been relegated and promoted several times between J1, the top tier, and J2, the second tier of the J.League. Despite these fluctuations, the club has had notable successes. In 2002, they reached the final of the Emperor's Cup, a prestigious national cup competition, and emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
The club's home ground is the Kyoto Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, also known as Sanga Stadium by Kyocera. With a seating capacity of over 20,000, the stadium is often filled with passionate fans, known as "Sanga Supporters", who cheer the team on with chants and songs.
Kyoto Sanga F.C. is known for its commitment to nurturing young talent. The club operates a successful youth system, and many players have gone on to have successful careers in Japan and abroad. The club's philosophy of developing homegrown talent is reflected in its motto, "The Challenge from Ancient Capital", which emphasizes the club's ambition to combine tradition and innovation in its pursuit of football excellence.
Over the years, Kyoto Sanga F.C. has been home to several notable players, including Park Ji-Sung, a South Korean international who went on to play for Manchester United, and Atsushi Yanagisawa, a former Japanese international. The club has also been managed by several well-known figures in Japanese football, including Gert Engels and Hisashi Kato.
Despite its ups and downs, Kyoto Sanga F.C. remains a beloved institution in Kyoto and Japanese football. The club's rich history, commitment to youth development, and passionate fan base make it a unique and important part of the Japanese football landscape.