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AlbaniaAlbania national football teamThe Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
- Rudi VataRudi VataRudi Vata is a former Albanian footballer who played as a defender. He is the manager of Albanian team KS Vllaznia Shkoder....
- Yokohama FCYokohama FCare a Japanese football club based in the city of Yokohama.-History:The club was formed in 1999, following the merger of the city's two J. League clubs, Yokohama Flügels and Yokohama Marinos the previous year. Flügels supporters, whose club was essentially dissolved, rejected the suggestion that...
(2003)
AustriaAustria national football teamThe Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
- Michael BaurMichael BaurMichael Baur is a retired Austrian football player.-Club career:Baur started his career with Tirol Innsbruck and played 12 seasons for them, winning four league titles and a domestic cup. In 1997 he went for a short break to Japan and also played a season in the German Bundesliga for Hamburger SV...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1997) - Mario HaasMario HaasMario Haas is an Austrian football forward, who currently plays for SK Sturm Graz.-Club career:thumb|left|275px|Haas in action with SK Sturm Graz...
- JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2005-2006) - Ivica VastićIvica VasticIvica Vastić is a retired Croatian-born Austrian football midfielder, formerly a striker, who last played for LASK Linz and the Austria national football team and works now as Head Coach of FK Austria Wien Amateure.- Club career :Born in Split, Vastić started to play for local clubs Jugovinil and...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2002-2003)
BelarusBelarus national football teamThe Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
- Serguei Aleinikov - Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1993 - 1995)
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- Lorenzo StaelensLorenzo StaelensLorenzo Jules Staelens is a retired Belgian footballer and a current manager.Having started his career as a defensive midfielder, he finished it as sweeper at nearly 40, and scored more than 100 goals overall....
- Oita TrinitaOita Trinitais a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
(2001)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina national football teamThe Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
- Alen AvdićAlen AvdicAlen Avdić is a Bosnian international football player currently playing for FK Sarajevo.-Club career:Currently, Avdić plays for FK Sarajevo in Bosnian Premier League...
- Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(2002) - Mirko HrgovićMirko HrgovicMirko Hrgović is a Croatia-born Bosnian football player who most current playes for Croatian club RNK Split.-NK Široki Brijeg:...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(2001) JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2008) - Edin MujčinEdin MujcinEdin Mujčin is a Bosnian football player.Mujčin moved to Croatia during the Bosnian war.Mujčin spent most of his career with Croatian top team Dinamo Zagreb, winning several national titles and appearing in both UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup...
- JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2001-2002) - Albin PelakAlbin PelakAlbin Pelak is a Bosnian football player.Albin Pelak is a current FK Olimpik Sarajevo and former FK Željezničar football player...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2003) - Srđan Pecelj - Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2002-2003) - Ivan RadeljićIvan RadeljicIvan Radeljić is a Croatian-born Bosnia and Herzegovina football player who plays in defense for Gençlerbirliği S.K..-Club career:...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2004) - Almir TurkovićAlmir TurkovicAlmir Turković is a retired Bosnian professional football forward who played for FK Sarajevo in Bosnia and clubs in the Croatian Prva HNL and Japanese J.League.-Club career:...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2002)
BulgariaBulgaria national football teamThe FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
- Hristo StoichkovHristo StoichkovHristo Stoichkov Stoichkov , sometimes Stoitchkov; born 8 February 1966 in Plovdiv) is a retired Bulgarian footballer. He is regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation and the greatest Bulgarian footballer of all time. Nicknamed The Dagger , The Dog , The Modern Left...
- Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysolis a J. League Division 1 team. Its home town is Kashiwa, Chiba, about an hour northeast of Tokyo.-History:Founded in 1940 as Hitachi, Ltd. Soccer Club in Koganei, Tokyo, the team was a founding member of the Japan Soccer League...
(1998-1999) - Ilian StoyanovIlian StoyanovIlian Stoyanov is a Bulgarian football player, defender. In Bulgaria he is also known as Collovati, because of his haircut in the past. He recently plays for Fagiano Okayama of Japan's J...
- JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2005-2007) Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2007-2010) Fagiano Okayama (2011-present) - Kiril Metkov - Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1993) - Neško MilovanovićNeško MilovanovićNenad "Neško" Milovanović is a Serbian football manager and former player.During his playing career, as a midfielder, he played for many clubs in several different countries...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2002)
CroatiaCroatia national football teamThe Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
- Josip BarišićJosip Barišic (footballer born 1981)Josip Barišić is a Croatian football player currently is a free agent.-External links:* at Transfermarkt.de...
- Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmareare a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 2. The team is located in Hiratsuka, in the west of Kanagawa Prefecture; their home stadium is Hiratsuka Athletics Stadium in Hiratsuka. The name Bellmare is derived from the Latin "bellum" for "war" and "mare"...
(2005) - Nino BuleNino BuleNino Bule is a Croatian footballer who plays as a striker. His current club is NK Lokomotiva of the Prva HNL in Croatia.-International career:...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(2000-2001) - Igor CvitanovićIgor CvitanovicIgor Cvitanović is a retired Croatian football striker.He is currently the all-time top goalscorer of the Croatian First League with a total of 126 goals, and also scored 122 domestic league goals for Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb, 117 of which were in the Croatian First League...
- Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2002) - Dario Dabac - Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2006-2008) - Tomislav ErcegTomislav ErcegTomislav Erceg is a retired Croatian football player. He has made four appearances for the Croatia national football team, scoring one goal in a friendly game against Turkey on 12 June 1997....
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2002-2003) - Mario GarbaMario GarbaMario Garba is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for NK Međimurje in the Druga HNL.He previously played for NK Kamen Ingrad in the Prva HNL and PAS Hamedan F.C. in the Iran Pro League.-References:...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2004) - Branko Hucika - Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmareare a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 2. The team is located in Hiratsuka, in the west of Kanagawa Prefecture; their home stadium is Hiratsuka Athletics Stadium in Hiratsuka. The name Bellmare is derived from the Latin "bellum" for "war" and "mare"...
(2000) - Goran JurićGoran JuricGoran Jurić is a former Croatian football player.During his career, he played for Velež Mostar, Red Star Belgrade, Celta de Vigo, Croatia Zagreb, Yokohama F. Marinos, and NK Zagreb. He earned 4 caps for the Yugoslavia national football team in 1988, and 16 caps for the Croatia national football team...
- Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinosis a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
(2000) - Igor JovićevićIgor JovićevićIgor Jovićević is a Croatian former football player.After being labeled as the new Zvonimir Boban while playing in the youth team of the most successful Croatian club, NK Dinamo Zagreb, with only 17 years, he signed, in summer of 1991 a contract with Real Madrid...
- Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinosis a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
(1999) - Stjepan JukićStjepan JukicStjepan Jukić is a Croatian football player who plays for Chongqing Lifan.-Club career:Jukić has previously played for NK Osijek, HNK Šibenik and Inter Zapresic in the Croatian First League....
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2008) - Krunoslav LovrekKrunoslav LovrekKrunoslav Lovrek is a Croatian football striker who currently plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.Lovrek was the top goal scorer of NK Zagreb in 2006/2007, with 18 goals...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2003-2004) - Mladen MladenovićMladen MladenovicMladen Mladenović is a former Croatian football player in midfielder role.During his career he played for NK Rijeka, NK Zadar, NK Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Hajduk Split, in Spain for CD Castellón, in Austria with SV Austria Salzburg, and in Japan J-League with Gamba Osaka.He won 19 international caps...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1996-1997) - Mihael MikićMihael MikicMihael Mikić is a Croatian football player who is currently playing for Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He is now most commonly playing as a right winger, but has played during his career as an attacking midfielder and striker as well....
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2009-present) - Tomislav MarićTomislav MaricTomislav Marić is a former German-born Croatian former football striker.-Trivia:He was born to Bosnian Croat parents in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg and started his first-team career in 1992 at amateur side SpVgg 07 Ludwigsburg from the nearby Ludwigsburg in then third-division Oberliga...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(2005) - Mato NeretljakMato NeretljakMato Neretljak is a Croatian footballer who plays as a defender. He plays for South Korean club Suwon Bluewings.-Career:...
- Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardijais a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...
(2009-2010) - Andrej PanadićAndrej PanadicAndrej Panadić is a Croatian football coach and a former defender. He last managed LASK Linz in 2008.He played for Dinamo Zagreb , Chemnitzer FC , KFC Uerdingen 05 , Hamburger SV , Sturm Graz and Nagoya Grampus Eight .With Dinamo Zagreb he won a Croatian Championship for the year 1993.He played for...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2002-2004) - Goran RubilGoran RubilGoran Rubil is a Croatian football midfielder who plays for Asteras Tripolis in Greek Super League....
- Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmareare a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 2. The team is located in Hiratsuka, in the west of Kanagawa Prefecture; their home stadium is Hiratsuka Athletics Stadium in Hiratsuka. The name Bellmare is derived from the Latin "bellum" for "war" and "mare"...
(2005) - Alen Stanesic - Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2003) - Vjekoslav Škrinjar - Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1995-1996) - Ante Tomić - Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2011-present)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic national football teamThe Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
- Pavel Černý - Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1992-1994) - Ivan HašekIvan HašekIvan Hašek is a retired Czech footballer who played as a central midfielder.He spent 11 years of his career with Sparta Prague, appearing in more than 300 official games with the club, and later acting as its manager....
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1994-1995) JEF United Ichihara (1996-1997) - Pavel HorváthPavel HorváthPavel Horváth is a Czech footballer who plays for FC Viktoria Plzeň as a midfielder.-Club career:After making his professional debut with AC Sparta Prague, Horváth moved to lowly FK Baumit Jablonec in search of more opportunities, which led to a return to the capital, with SK Slavia, scoring 27...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(2004-2006) - František MyslivečekFrantišek MyslivečekFrantišek Mysliveček is a former Czech football player.After finishing his active career as a footballer, he started to work as a football official. In 2005, while he was an official at FC Slovan Liberec, he was fined and banned for two years by the Football Association for match fixing...
- JEF United Ichihara (1992-1994) - Martin Müller - Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(2005) - Pavel Řehák - JEF United Ichihara (1992-1994)
- Ivo UlichIvo Ulich- Career :Ulich, a midfielder, has played for Slavia Prague, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Vissel Kobe and Dynamo Dresden. He retired from football in 2008, but has stayed with Dynamo Dresden as a scout.Ulich spent most of his Gambrinus liga career at Slavia Prague...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(2005)
DenmarkDenmark national football teamThe Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
- Michael LaudrupMichael LaudrupMichael Laudrup is a retired Danish footballer, who works as a manager and last coached La Liga side RCD Mallorca. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of football. His most prominent run of football came with Spanish club Barcelona, with whom he won four straight La...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(1996-1997) - Brian Steen NielsenBrian Steen NielsenBrian Steen Nielsen is a former Danish professional footballer from Denmark, who most notably played 66 matches as a defensive midfielder for the Denmark national team between 1990 and 2002, scoring three goals...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1996)
EnglandEngland national football teamThe England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
- Lee BaxterLee BaxterLee Baxter is a Swedish football goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach of Anglo-Scottish descent who currently plays for AIK. His former clubs includes Rangers, Malmö FF, Sheffield United and IFK Göteborg...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1993-1994) Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(1994-1997) - Mark BurkeMark BurkeMark Allen Burke is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at West Virginia.-External links:*...
- Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardijais a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...
(1999-2000) - Ian CrookIan CrookIan Stuart Crook, is a former professional footballer who began his career with Tottenham Hotspur before making 418 appearances for Norwich City. He was an England B international.-Club career:...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1997-1998) - Don GoodmanDon GoodmanDon Goodman is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.-Career:Born in Leeds, Goodman played for Bradford City, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Barnsley, Motherwell, Walsall, Exeter City, Doncaster Rovers and Stafford...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1998) - Gary LinekerGary LinekerGary Winston Lineker, OBE , is a former English footballer, who played as a striker. He is a sports broadcaster for the BBC, Al Jazeera Sports and Eredivisie Live...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1993-1994) - Stuart ThurgoodStuart ThurgoodStuart Anthony Thurgood is an English professional footballer who plays for Thurrock.-Career:Born in Enfield Town, London, Thurgood made his debut for Gillingham in the 2–1 home win over Hartlepool United on 24 November 2007...
- Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2000)
FranceFrance national football teamThe France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
- Bernard AllouBernard AllouBernard Allou is an Ivorian born French football player. He currently plays for White Star Woluwé F.C..He was part of Paris SG squad at the 1996 UEFA Super Cup....
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1998) - Basile BoliBasile BoliBasile Boli is a French former footballer and current television sports presenter.-Career:Although born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Boli moved to France at an early age and began his career in local youth football in Paris before signing for AJ Auxerre in 1982...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1996-1997) - Franck DurixFranck DurixFranck Durix is a retired French professional footballer. He is the brother of fellow player David Durix.-Club career:...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1995-1996) - Gérald Passi - Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1995-1996)
GeorgiaGeorgia national football teamThe Georgia national football team is the national association football team of Georgia and is controlled by the Georgian Football Federation. The Georgian team's first match took place in 1990, while Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. The team have attempted to qualify for each major...
- Davit MujiriDavit MujiriDavid Mujiri is a football midfielder from Georgia who currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J. League Division 1.Mujiri has made 26 appearances for the Georgia national football team.-References:...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2011-present)
GermanyGermany national football teamThe Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
- Guido BuchwaldGuido BuchwaldGuido Ulrich Buchwald is a German former football defender and manager.The best game of Buchwald's career was probably the final of the 1990 FIFA World Cup when he effectively marked the skilled footballer, Diego Maradona, earning him the nickname "Diego"...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1994-1997) - Uwe BeinUwe BeinUwe Bein is a former German footballer.Although, due to his reserved nature, he was never able to gain large public fame, his fans and experts call him one of the most technically-gifted German midfielders of his time...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1994-1997) - Dirk LehmannDirk LehmannDirk Lehmann is a retired German association football player.-Career:He made his senior debut with 1. FC Koln, and after a brief spell with Lierse S.K., joined another Belgian side in R.W.D...
- Yokohama FCYokohama FCare a Japanese football club based in the city of Yokohama.-History:The club was formed in 1999, following the merger of the city's two J. League clubs, Yokohama Flügels and Yokohama Marinos the previous year. Flügels supporters, whose club was essentially dissolved, rejected the suggestion that...
(2003) - Pierre LittbarskiPierre LittbarskiPierre Michael Littbarski is a German football manager and former player. He was mainly a winger or attacking midfielder and is best known for his brilliant dribbling abilities. He was a FIFA World Cup winner with West Germany in 1990. He was also runner–up twice in 1982 and 1986 with West Germany...
- JEF United Ichihara (1993-1995) - Frank OrdenewitzFrank OrdenewitzFrank Ordenewitz is a retired German football player. He was capped 2 times for the West German national team. In a German League match against FC Cologne on 7 May 1988 the Werder Bremen player admitted handball in the penalty area to the referee. Cologne went on to win the match 2–0...
- JEF United Ichihara (1993-1994), Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendaiis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in J. League Division 1. The team is located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Their home stadium is Yurtec Stadium Sendai, in Izumi-ku, Sendai, although a few home games have also been played at nearby Miyagi Stadium.-History:Founded in 1988...
(1996) - Michael RummeniggeMichael RummeniggeMichael Rummenigge is a former German football player.-Career:At the beginning of his career Michael Rummenigge did not have it easy as a player with the Bayern Munich star team. He was often compared to his older brother, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, captain of FC Bayern Munich and the German national...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1993-1995) - Uwe RahnUwe RahnUwe Rahn is a former German football player.Rahn played 318 Bundesliga matches in his professional career, scoring the majority of his 107 Bundesliga goals in his eight years at Borussia Mönchengladbach where he grew to a West Germany international and lifted the kicker-Torjägerkanone award for...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1993-1994)
IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football teamThe Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
- Eugene Killoran - Tokyo Verdy 1969Tokyo Verdy 1969, is a Japanese professional football club, based in Tokyo, Japan, that plays in J. League Division 2.Founded as Yomiuri F.C. in 1969, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated teams in the J. League, with honours including 7 league titles , 5 Emperor's Cups, 6 JSL Cup / J...
(2006-present)
ItalyItaly national football teamThe Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
- Daniele MassaroDaniele MassaroDaniele Massaro is a former Italian football forward. He was a member of the Italian squad that won the FIFA World Cup held in Spain in 1982....
- Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(1995-1996) - Salvatore SchillaciSalvatore SchillaciSalvatore Schillaci , commonly referred to by his nickname Totò is a former Italian football player. During his career, he played for Messina , Juventus , Internazionale and Júbilo Iwata...
- Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(1994-1997) - Giuseppe Zappella - Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1998-1999)
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- Boban BabunskiBoban BabunskiBoban Babunski is a former Yugoslav and Macedonian football central defender, and also a coach...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1996-1998) - Goce SedloskiGoce SedloskiGoce Sedloski is a Macedonian footballer who is currently assistant coach in Austrian side SV Mattersburg, after joining them in 2006. He also plays for the Macedonia national football team....
- Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendaiis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in J. League Division 1. The team is located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Their home stadium is Yurtec Stadium Sendai, in Izumi-ku, Sendai, although a few home games have also been played at nearby Miyagi Stadium.-History:Founded in 1988...
(2004)
MontenegroMontenegro national football teamThe Montenegro national football team represents Montenegro in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro, the governing body for football in Montenegro...
- Igor BurzanovićIgor BurzanovicIgor Burzanović is a Montenegrin international football player. He is a goal-scoring attacking midfielder known for his technical skills.-Club career:...
- Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampusare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2009-present) - Miodrag BožovićMiodrag BožovicMiodrag Božović is a Montenegrin football manager and former player. He manages FC Amkar Perm in the Russian Premier League.- Playing career :...
- Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(1998-1999) - Anto Drobnjak - Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1998-1999) - Nenad Maslovar - JEF United Ichihara (1994-1998) Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(1999) - Željko PetrovićŽeljko PetrovicŽeljko Petrović is a retired Montenegrin footballer and was the technical coach of Feyenoord Rotterdam in the 2004/2005 season.-Club career:...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1998-2000) - Dženan RadončićDženan RadoncicDženan Radončić is a Montenegrin football player playing for K-League side Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea....
- Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofuare a Japanese football club from Kofu. They compete in the J. League Division 1, and their home ground is the Kose Sports Stadium.The word "Ventforet" is coined combining two French words Vent and Forêt...
(2007) - Budimir VujačićBudimir VujacicBudimir Vujačić is a retired Montenegrin footballer. Mainly a left back, he could also operate as a central defender.-Club career:...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(1997-1998)
NetherlandsNetherlands national football teamThe Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
- Mathieu Boots - Yokohama FCYokohama FCare a Japanese football club based in the city of Yokohama.-History:The club was formed in 1999, following the merger of the city's two J. League clubs, Yokohama Flügels and Yokohama Marinos the previous year. Flügels supporters, whose club was essentially dissolved, rejected the suggestion that...
(2003-2004) - Peter BoszPeter BoszPeter Bosz is a former football midfielder from the Netherlands currently serving as head coach of Dutch Eredivisie team Heracles Almelo.-Career:...
- JEF United Ichihara (1996-1997,1999) - Sander van GesselSander van GesselSander Branko van Gessel is a Dutch footballer currently playing for JEF United Ichihara Chiba in the J. League Division 2.-Career:...
- JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2011-present) - Hans GillhausHans GillhausJohannes "Hans" Paulus Gillhaus is a retired Dutch footballer who played primarily as a left-sided forward.During a 16-year professional career, he amassed Eredivisie totals of 348 games and 146 goals, mainly in representation of Den Bosch and PSV, also playing abroad in Scotland, Japan and...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1995-1996) - Gène Hanssen - Verdy Kawasaki (1993)
- Pieter HuistraPieter HuistraPieter Egge Huistra is a Dutch football coach and former winger, currently serving as manager of FC Groningen. He is best remembered for his time with Scottish club Rangers.-Playing career:...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1995-1996) - Calvin Jong-a-PinCalvin Jong-a-PinCalvin Jong-a-Pin is a Dutch footballer plays as a left back who currently plays for the Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse.- Career :...
- Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2011-present) - John van LoenJohn van LoenJohannes Maria van Loen is a former football striker from The Netherlands, who earned seven caps for the Netherlands national football team, in which he scored one goal. He played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match and the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-Club career...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1995) - Hennie MeijerHennie MeijerHennie Meijer is a retired Dutch football player.Meijer was born in Paramaribo, Suriname. He is known for scoring the first ever J. League goal in the 19th minute of a game against Yokohama Marinos on 15 May 1993.-Club statistics:...
- Verdy Kawasaki (1993) - Paul Maria - Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(1994-1995) - Alfred Nijhuis - Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1997-1998) - Tarik OulidaTarik OulidaTarik Oulida is a football midfielder from the Netherlands with Moroccan roots. He played for Ajax , Sevilla , Nagoya Grampus Eight , Sedan Ardennes , and Consadole Sapporo .-Club career...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1998-2002), Consadole SapporoConsadole Sapporois a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 2. The team is located in Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaidō....
(2003) - Eric van Rossum - Verdy Kawasaki (1993)
- Arnold Scholten - JEF United Ichihara (1997-1999)
- Gerald VanenburgGerald VanenburgGerald Mervin Vanenburg is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a right winger.He amassed Eredivisie totals of 372 games and 112 goals for Ajax and PSV combined, winning fifteen major titles between the two clubs, including the 1988 European Cup with the latter...
- Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(1993-1996) - Richard WitschgeRichard WitschgeRichard Peter Witschge is a retired Dutch footballer. He could appear as either a left or a defensive midfielder.In an 18-year professional career, he played mainly for Ajax, but also represented, amongst other teams, Barcelona...
- Oita TrinitaOita Trinitais a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
(2004) - Arno Van ZwamArno van ZwamArno van Zwam is a Dutch former football goalkeeper who played for several clubs, most notably Fortuna Sittard....
- Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(2000-2003) - Patrick ZwaanswijkPatrick ZwaanswijkPatrick Zwaanswijk is a Dutch professional footballer currently playing for Central Coast Mariners as a central defender.-Club career:Zwaanswijk played for 11 seasons in the Dutch Eredivisie including 5 years with NAC Breda....
- Oita TrinitaOita Trinitais a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
(2004-2005)
NorwayNorway national football teamThe Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
- Tor Hogne AarøyTor Hogne AarøyTor Hogne Aarøy is a Norwegian football forward who currently plays for JEF United in Japan. Standing tall, Aarøy is the worlds tallest professional footballer in an outfield position. Belgian goalkeeper Kristof Van Hout stands at ....
- JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2011-present) - Frode JohnsenFrode JohnsenFrode Johnsen is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Odd Grenland. He can play in several positions, but preferably as a striker or midfielder. Johnsen is 188 cm tall, and is a good header of the ball...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2006-2008), Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2009-2010) - Tore PedersenTore PedersenTore Pedersen is a retired Norwegian international football defender, who played abroad for Wimbledon, St...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1994-1995)
PolandPoland national football teamThe Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
- Tomasz FrankowskiTomasz FrankowskiTomasz Frankowski is a Polish footballer who plays for Jagiellonia Białystok.Frankowski achieved his greatest success at Wisła Kraków of Poland, where he helped fire them to a collection of domestic honours...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1996) - Andrzej KubicaAndrzej KubicaAndrzej Kubica is a former Polish football player He played in Poland, France, Israel and Japan and retired in 2007.-Club career:Kubica played for OGC Nice in the French Ligue 1...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(2000) Oita TrinitaOita Trinitais a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
(2001) - Piotr SwierczewskiPiotr SwierczewskiPiotr Jarosław Świerczewski is a retired Polish football player.-Club:During his 20-year professional career, he played for clubs such as Lech Poznań, GKS Katowice, AS Saint-Étienne , SC Bastia , Gamba Osaka , Olympique Marseille , Birmingham City F.C...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1999)
PortugalPortugal national football teamThe Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
- Marco FerreiraMarco FerreiraMarco Júlio Castanheira Afonso Alves Ferreira is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger.-Club career:...
- Yokohama FlugelsYokohama Flügelswas a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
(1998) - Paulo FutrePaulo FutrePaulo Jorge dos Santos Futre is a retired Portuguese professional footballer who played mostly as a left winger.After exploding at Sporting Clube de Portugal well before his 20th birthday, he soon moved to Futebol Clube do Porto, after which he embarked in an extensive career - until 1998 - having...
- Yokohama FlugelsYokohama Flügelswas a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
(1998) - Miguel SimãoMiguel SimãoMiguel Angelo da Cruz Simão is a Portuguese professional football player. He plays as a left winger.After beginning his career at C.D. Aves, he joined Scottish club St. Johnstone. He made his debut on August 29, 1998, in a 4-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox, which proved to be St. Johnstone manager...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2000)
RomaniaRomania national football teamThe Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
- Ovidiu BurcăOvidiu BurcaOvidiu Burcă is a Romanian footballer, currently playing for Romanian Liga I club Rapid Bucharest.- Emelec :He began his professional career in Ecuador at Club Sport Emelec in the Primera Categoría Serie A league making six apparences.- JEF United :A year later he got noticed by the Japanese club...
- JEF United Ichihara (1999) Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofuare a Japanese football club from Kofu. They compete in the J. League Division 1, and their home ground is the Kose Sports Stadium.The word "Ventforet" is coined combining two French words Vent and Forêt...
(2000) - Pavel BadeaPavel BadeaPavel Badea is a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder.-Playing career:Badea began his professional football career with FC Universitatea Craiova, making his league debut in 1984. He left Romania to play for FC Lausanne-Sport of Switzerland in the summer of 1992, later moving to Korea...
- Bellmare Hiratsuka (1998-1999) Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysolis a J. League Division 1 team. Its home town is Kashiwa, Chiba, about an hour northeast of Tokyo.-History:Founded in 1940 as Hitachi, Ltd. Soccer Club in Koganei, Tokyo, the team was a founding member of the Japan Soccer League...
(1999) Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(2000-2001) - Cosmin OlăroiuCosmin OlaroiuAurelian Cosmin Olăroiu is a former Romanian football player and football manager.-Club career:As a player, Olăroiu's best-known clubs he played for are Universitatea Craiova and Naţional Bucureşti. However, he also played with success in K-League for Suwon Samsung Bluewings and helped the team to...
- JEF United Ichihara (2000) - Gabriel PopescuGabriel PopescuGabriel Popescu is a Romanian former footballer.Popescu went on to represent the Romanian national team 21 times and scored four goals, he was also capped 37 times for the U-21 side...
- JEF United Ichihara (2005) - Robert Vancea - JEF United Ichihara (1999-2000)
RussiaRussia national football teamThe Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
- Igor Lediakhov - Yokohama FlugelsYokohama Flügelswas a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
(1998) - Yuri NikiforovYuri NikiforovYuri Valeryevich Nikiforov is a retired Ukrainian-Russian footballer who played mainly as a central defender.-Club career:...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(2003-2004) - Dmitri RadchenkoDmitri RadchenkoDmitri Leonidovich Radchenko is a retired Russian footballer who played as a striker.During his professional career, he played in four different countries, namely in La Liga.-Football career:...
- Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(1999-2000) - Akhrik TsveibaAkhrik TsveibaAkhrik Sokratovich Tsveiba is a retired Soviet association footballer.-Career:...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1994-1996)
ScotlandScotland national football teamThe Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
- Steven TweedSteven TweedSteven Tweed is a Scottish professional football player and manager.- Career :Tweed has played professionally for an diverse assortment of clubs. He started his career in Scotland with Hibernian, for whom he made over 100 league appearances. He made his first move abroad in 1996 when he joined...
- Yokohama FCYokohama FCare a Japanese football club based in the city of Yokohama.-History:The club was formed in 1999, following the merger of the city's two J. League clubs, Yokohama Flügels and Yokohama Marinos the previous year. Flügels supporters, whose club was essentially dissolved, rejected the suggestion that...
(2004-2006)
SerbiaSerbia national football teamThe Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
- Miodrag Anđelković - Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2004) - Dragiša BinićDragiša BinicDragiša Binić is a retired Serbian footballer who played for Red Star and was part of their European Cup victory in 1991. He had 3 caps for the Yugoslavia national football team, scoring one goal...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1994) - Miloš BajalicaMiloš BajalicaMiloš Bajalica , is a Serbian football defender currently playing for Chinese Super League side Shaanxi Chanba.-Career:...
- Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampusare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2008-2009) - Rade BogdanovićRade BogdanovicRade Bogdanović is a Bosnian Serb football manager and former player.-Yugoslavia:...
- JEF United Ichihara (1996-1997) - Srđan Baljak - Consadole SapporoConsadole Sapporois a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 2. The team is located in Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaidō....
(2002-2003) - Dragan Đukanović - Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(1998) - Nenad Đorđević - JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2007-2008) - Ranko DespotovićRanko DespotovicRanko Despotović is a Serbian footballer who plays for Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan, as a striker.-Club career:...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(2011-present) - Saša DrakulićSaša DrakulicSaša Drakulić is a retired Serbian footballer. The striker went to South Korea in 1995 and during his eight seasons in the K-League made a name for himself as one of the most successful imports ever in the league.-In Asia:In 1995 he joined the Korean side Busan Daewoo Royals, scoring eight goals...
- Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysolis a J. League Division 1 team. Its home town is Kashiwa, Chiba, about an hour northeast of Tokyo.-History:Founded in 1940 as Hitachi, Ltd. Soccer Club in Koganei, Tokyo, the team was a founding member of the Japan Soccer League...
(2000) - Nebojša KrupnikovićNebojša KrupnikovicNebojša Krupniković is a Serbian retired football player.He last played for Paderborn in 2. Fußball-Bundesliga.He has played in six different countries, including two seasons in Japan and a second season in Germany...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1997-1998) JEF United Ichihara ChibaJEF United Ichihara Chibais a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-...
(2006-2007) - Dušan PetkovićDušan PetkovicDušan Petković is a Serbian former footballer....
- Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinosis a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
(1997-1998) - Dragan StojkovićDragan StojkovicDragan Stojković , also known under the nickname Piksi is a Serbian former footballer and current manager of J...
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(1994-2001) - Zoltan SaboZoltan SaboZoltan Sabo is a retired Serbia born Hungarian professional football player...
- Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(2002) - Goran Vasilijević - JEF United Ichihara (1995)
- Aleksandar Živković - Jubilo IwataJúbilo Iwatais a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium...
(2000-2004)
SlovakiaSlovakia national football teamThe Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in association football and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association , the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium is Štadión Pasienky and their head coach is Vladimír Weiss...
- Július BielikJúlius BielikJúlius Bielik is a former Slovak football player. He played for Sparta Prague in Czechoslovakia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1991-1992) - Jozef Gašpar - Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendaiis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in J. League Division 1. The team is located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Their home stadium is Yurtec Stadium Sendai, in Izumi-ku, Sendai, although a few home games have also been played at nearby Miyagi Stadium.-History:Founded in 1988...
(2004) - Ľubomír LuhovýLubomír LuhovýĽubomír Luhový is a former Slovak football player and current coach of Fotbal Třinec. In his club career he played mostly for FK Inter Bratislava.-Club career:...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1994) - Ľubomír MoravčíkLubomír MoravcíkĽubomír "Lubo" Moravčík is a football manager and former footballer from Slovakia, who played internationally for Czechoslovakia and Slovakia...
- JEF United Ichihara (2002) - Miroslav MentelMiroslav MentelMiroslav Mentel is a former Slovak footballer, currently is coach of goalkeepers in Slovakia national football team....
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1993-1994) - Pavel Řehák - JEF United Ichihara (1991-1994)
- Marek SpilarMarek ŠpilárMarek Špilár is a former Slovak football player. His last club was Nagoya Grampus Eight of the J-League. He played for various teams in several countries, including Slovakia, Czech Republic and Belgium....
- Nagoya Grampus EightNagoya Grampus Eightare a Japanese association football club that play in the J. League. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and originally founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp...
(2006-2007)
SloveniaSlovenia national football teamThe Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
- Davorin KablarDavorin KablarDavorin Kablar is a Slovenian football player, who plays for FC Pasching.-Career:The defender has played for LASK Linz, SV Ried, Cerezo Osaka, IFK Mariehamn, Hrvatski Dragovoljac and NK Inter Zaprešić.-References:...
- Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osakais a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
(2004) - Amir KaričAmir KaricAmir Karić is a Bosnian-Slovenian footballer.-Club career:After the Euro 2000 was brought to English football by Ipswich Town in September 2000 for £700k....
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1997-1998) - Klemen LavričKlemen LavricKlemen Lavrič is a Slovenian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Karlsruher SC in Germany.-Club career:...
- Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardijais a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...
(2008-2009) - Željko MilinovičŽeljko MilinovicŽeljko Milinovič is a former Slovenian footballer who has represented his country at the two major tournaments for which they have qualified .-Club career:...
- JEF United Ichihara (2001-2004)
SpainSpain national football teamThe Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
- Aitor Beguiristain - Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(1997-1999) - GoikoetxeaJon Andoni Goikoetxea LasáIon Andoni Goikoetxea Lasa is a retired Spanish footballer.An offensive player of wide range, he operated in various positions on the right side of the pitch: right back, midfielder or forward, and was best known for his FC Barcelona spell, during the club's Dream Team years.Having amassed La Liga...
- Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinosis a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
(1998) - Pablo MaquedaPablo MaquedaPablo José Maqueda Andrés is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a forward.-Football career:...
- Avispa FukuokaAvispa FukuokaFor the record label, see Avispa. is a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1 having been promoted from J. League Division 2 in the 2010 season. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means "wasp" in Spanish.-In Fujieda:The club was founded as...
(1997-1998) - Julio SalinasJulio SalinasJulio Salinas Fernández is a retired Spanish footballer who played during the 1980s and 1990s....
- Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinosis a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
(1997-1998) - Alberto Tomas - Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(1998)
SwedenSweden national football teamThe Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
- Fredrik LjungbergFredrik LjungbergKarl Fredrik "Freddie" Ljungberg is a Swedish footballer who currently plays as a right winger for Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan. Ljungberg was captain of the Swedish national team until he announced his international retirement after UEFA Euro 2008.Ljungberg was a model for Calvin Klein underwear...
- Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(2011-present) - Jan JönssonJan JönssonJan Jönsson is a former Swedish football player, currently a football coach for Rosenborg.-Coaching career:Between 1993 and 1994 he was inaugurated as the Sanfrecce Hiroshima assistant coach with Stuart Baxter manager who became acquainted in Halmstad.Then, he is inaugurated as a coach with the...
- Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1993) - Jean-Paul Vonderburg - Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(1993)
SwitzerlandSwitzerland national football teamThe Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
- Thomas BickelThomas BickelThomas Bickel is a retired Swiss football midfielder.He was capped 52 times and scored 5 goals for the Swiss national team between 1986 and 1995, including three games at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.-Club career statistics:...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(1995-1997)
TurkeyTurkey national football teamThe Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
- İlhan MansızIlhan Mansizİlhan Mansız is a former Turkish football player.-Career:He attracted much attention from female fans due to his fashionable dressing style and hairdo, being listed among other football players such as David Beckham who are often categorized as metrosexuals...
- Vissel KobeVissel Kobeis a Japanese professional football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team is located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The home stadium is Kobe Wing Stadium, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matches are played at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Suma-ku.-History:The club was...
(2004) - Alpay ÖzalanAlpay ÖzalanAlpay Fehmi Özalan is a former Turkish footballer.Alpay is currently a member of the management committee of Siirtspor.-Playing style:...
- Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamondsare a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
(2004-2005)
UkraineUkraine national football teamThe Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After Ukrainian Independence and breakaway from the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on 29 April 1992...
- Oleg ProtasovOleg ProtasovOleh Valeriyovych Protasov is a former football striker. He was a key member of the Soviet Union national team throughout the 1980s; his 29 goals for the Soviet Union are second in the team's history, behind Oleh Blokhin's 42...
- Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
(1994-1995) - Serhiy Skachenko - Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshimais a Japanese association football club in the J. League Division 1.-Club name:The club name is a portmanteau of the Japanese numeral for three, San and an Italian word frecce or 'arrows'...
(2001)
WalesWales national football teamThe Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
- Mark Bowen - Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulseis a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
(1997)