Coach | NA |
Venue | Pocari Sweat Stadium |
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12/04 | V-varen Nagasaki | - | Tokushima Vortis |
06/04 | Tokushima Vortis | - | JEF United Chiba |
03/04 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | Tokushima Vortis |
29/03 | Tokushima Vortis | 0 - 1 | Thespakusatsu Gunma |
23/03 | Vegalta Sendai | 0 - 0 | Tokushima Vortis |
Date | Player | From | To | Price |
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2019-01-05 | Diego | Joinville | Tokushima Vortis | € 87.2K |
Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Fagiano Okayama | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 17 |
2 | Shimizu S-pulse | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 15 |
3 | Vegalta Sendai | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
4 | V-varen Nagasaki | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
5 | Yokohama FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
6 | Ventforet Kofu | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
7 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
8 | Ehime FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
9 | Montedio Yamagata | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
10 | Blaublitz Akita | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
11 | Tochigi SC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 10 |
12 | Iwaki | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
13 | Oita Trinita | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
14 | Kagoshima United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 8 |
15 | Roasso Kumamoto | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 |
16 | JEF United Chiba | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 7 |
17 | Fujieda MYFC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 7 |
18 | Mito Hollyhock | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
19 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 5 |
20 | Tokushima Vortis | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 |
Tokushima Vortis is a professional football club based in Tokushima, Japan. Founded in 1955, the club has a rich history and has become a significant part of the Japanese football landscape. The club's name, "Vortis," is derived from the Italian word "vortice," meaning whirlpool, a nod to the Naruto whirlpools in the Naruto Strait near Tokushima.
Initially, the club was established as the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Soccer Club, reflecting its corporate origins. It was not until 1994 that the team adopted its current name, marking a shift towards a more independent identity. The club's colors, blue and silver, symbolize the team's ambition to be a top-class club in Asia.
Tokushima Vortis has had a fluctuating journey in the Japanese football league system. After years of competing in the regional leagues, the club earned promotion to the Japan Football League (JFL) in 1999. In 2005, they made their way to the J2 League, the second division of the Japan Professional Football League (J.League). Their first promotion to the top-tier J1 League came in 2014, making them the first club from the Shikoku region to reach this level.
Despite their initial promotion, the club faced relegation back to the J2 League after just one season. However, they bounced back and secured their return to the J1 League in 2020, demonstrating their resilience and determination.
Tokushima Vortis plays its home games at the Pocari Sweat Stadium, a venue with a capacity of over 20,000 spectators. The stadium is named after the club's main sponsor, Pocari Sweat, a popular sports drink in Japan. The club's supporters are known for their passionate and loyal backing, creating a vibrant atmosphere at home games.
The club's emblem features a stylized V, representing victory, vortex, and Vortis. The whirlpool in the emblem symbolizes the Naruto whirlpools and the team's aspiration to create a powerful vortex in the world of football. The club's mascot, Vorti, is a beloved figure who embodies the team's spirit and engages with fans during games and events.
Tokushima Vortis has also been committed to nurturing young talent through its youth academy. Several players from the academy have gone on to represent the club at the professional level, reinforcing the club's dedication to developing homegrown talent.
Throughout its history, Tokushima Vortis has demonstrated a strong commitment to football, both in terms of competitive success and community engagement. The club's journey reflects its resilience, ambition, and dedication to the sport, making it a cherished part of the football scene in Japan.