Kashima Antlers
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are a Japan
ese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima
, which literally means "deer island".
Since the J-League's creation in 1993, Kashima have proved by far Japan's most successful club team, having won the league title seven times
, the J. League Cup
four times and the Emperor's Cup
four times. Antlers have finished in the top five of J1 for over 70% of all seasons played to date and since 1993 have an average end of season league placing of 3rd.
By clinching the 2007 J. League title they became the first team in Japan to have won 10 domestic titles, and later the same year they completed their second league and cup double
after claiming the Emperor's Cup title. In 2008 they became the first club to successfully defend their league title on two separate occasions. In 2009 they became the first club to successfully win three consecutive league titles. Most recently, with victory in the 2011 J. League Cup
, Kashima became the first club to win 15 domestic titles.
Antlers are also one of only five teams to have competed in Japan's top flight of football every year since its inception.
and moved to Kashima
, Ibaraki Prefecture
in 1975. They were promoted to the JSL's top flight in 1984
, but never made much of an impact, going down in 1985/86
, returning in 1986/87 and going down again in 1988/89
. Its last standing in the JSL was 2nd in the Second Division for 1991/92.
After the formation of the fully professional J. League, Sumitomo, like all other clubs, stripped the corporate brand from the team name and reformed as the Kashima Antlers. Kashima was essentially promoted to the new top flight, as many JSL First Division teams decided to relegate themselves being unprepared for professionalism. (Of the original 10 J. League founding member clubs, Kashima and Shimizu S-Pulse
were newly promoted. Ironically, Kashima had defeated a forerunner of Shimizu's, Nippon Light Metal/Hagoromo Club, to earn its JSL Second Division place back in 1974
).
Since the J. League's creation in 1993
, Kashima Antlers have consistently been amongst the strongest teams in the country, holding several distinctions and records. Led by former Brazilian
star and Japanese national team
coach Zico
, Kashima were the first team to win a J. League stage, claiming the 1st stage of the inaugural season in 1993, and in 2000
became the first J. League team to achieve the "treble", winning all three major titles: J. League, J. League Cup
, and Emperor's Cup
. This followed a near miss in 1997
when, after being the first team to win both cup competitions, they finished second in the league. In 2007
Antlers became only the second team to win a second league and cup double, and in doing so took their domestic trophy total to eleven; the highest in Japan during the professional era (but not overall - the record is still held by Tokyo Verdy), and the first team to reach double figures.
To this day, Kashima have maintained strong ties with the football community in Brazil
, a fact borne out of Zico's past affiliation with the club. Kashima's Brazilian connection had been manifesting itself in the club's transfer policy: few non-Brazilian foreign player signed for Kashima since the inception of the J. League.
Its hometowns are Kashima, Itako
, Hasaki
and Kamisu
, all in Ibaraki Prefecture. The team plays at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Kashima is no longer primarily sponsored by Sumitomo, currently bearing the logo of Tostem, a glass window maker.
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Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima
Kashima, Ibaraki
is a port city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 66,249 and a population density of 708.02 persons per km². The total area is 93.57 km². Kashima was formerly a town in Kashima District and became a city after merging with the...
, which literally means "deer island".
Since the J-League's creation in 1993, Kashima have proved by far Japan's most successful club team, having won the league title seven times
Japanese football champions
The Japanese football champions are the winners of the top league in Japan, the Japan Soccer League from 1965 to 1992 and the J. League since then....
, the J. League Cup
J. League Cup
J. League Cup is a Japanese football competition organized by J. League. It is also known as Yamazaki Nabisco Cup or Nabisco Cup because confectionery/bakery company Yamazaki Nabisco have sponsored the competition since its inception in 1992.It is generally regarded as the Japanese equivalent to...
four times and the Emperor's Cup
Emperor's Cup
, commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League...
four times. Antlers have finished in the top five of J1 for over 70% of all seasons played to date and since 1993 have an average end of season league placing of 3rd.
By clinching the 2007 J. League title they became the first team in Japan to have won 10 domestic titles, and later the same year they completed their second league and cup double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
after claiming the Emperor's Cup title. In 2008 they became the first club to successfully defend their league title on two separate occasions. In 2009 they became the first club to successfully win three consecutive league titles. Most recently, with victory in the 2011 J. League Cup
2011 J. League Cup
The 2011 J. League Cup, also known as the 2011 Yamazaki Nabisco Cup for sponsoring purposes, is the 36th edition of the most prestigious Japanese soccer league cup tournament and the 19th edition under the current J. League Cup format...
, Kashima became the first club to win 15 domestic titles.
Antlers are also one of only five teams to have competed in Japan's top flight of football every year since its inception.
Overview
Founded in 1947 as Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. in Osaka. It played in the semi-professional Japan Soccer LeagueJapan Soccer League
, or JSL, was the top flight soccer league in Japan between 1965 and 1992, and was the precursor to the current professional league, the J. League. JSL was the second national league of a team sport in Japan after the professional Japanese Baseball League that was founded in 1936...
and moved to Kashima
Kashima, Ibaraki
is a port city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 66,249 and a population density of 708.02 persons per km². The total area is 93.57 km². Kashima was formerly a town in Kashima District and became a city after merging with the...
, Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is Mito.-History:Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province...
in 1975. They were promoted to the JSL's top flight in 1984
Japan Soccer League 1984
Statistics of Japan Soccer League in season 1984. No promotion/relegation series for both division were held due to expansion of both divisions in the following season.-First Division:No relegation took place due to expansion to 12 clubs.-Second Division:...
, but never made much of an impact, going down in 1985/86
Japan Soccer League 1985-86
-First Division:Led by their star player Yasuhiko Okudera, who had returned to the club after successful periods in Europe, Furukawa Electric won a second title...
, returning in 1986/87 and going down again in 1988/89
Japan Soccer League 1988-89
-First Division:For the first time, the format of three points for a win was adopted, but only for the First Division. Nissan won their first title.Four-time champion Mitsubishi was relegated for the first time, along with struggling Sumitomo.-Second Division:...
. Its last standing in the JSL was 2nd in the Second Division for 1991/92.
After the formation of the fully professional J. League, Sumitomo, like all other clubs, stripped the corporate brand from the team name and reformed as the Kashima Antlers. Kashima was essentially promoted to the new top flight, as many JSL First Division teams decided to relegate themselves being unprepared for professionalism. (Of the original 10 J. League founding member clubs, Kashima and Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse
is 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...
were newly promoted. Ironically, Kashima had defeated a forerunner of Shimizu's, Nippon Light Metal/Hagoromo Club, to earn its JSL Second Division place back in 1974
Japan Soccer League 1974
- First Division :- Promotion/Relegation Series :No relegations.- Second Division :- JSL Promotion/Relegation Series :Honda promoted, Hitachi Ibaraki relegated.-All-Star Game:-References:...
).
Since the J. League's creation in 1993
J. League 1993
The J. League 1993 season was the inaugural season of the J. League Division 1. The league fixtures began on May 15, 1993 and ended on December 15, 1993. The first ever Suntory Championship took place in the following year, January 9 and January 16, 1994....
, Kashima Antlers have consistently been amongst the strongest teams in the country, holding several distinctions and records. Led by former Brazilian
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
star and Japanese national team
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
coach Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
, Kashima were the first team to win a J. League stage, claiming the 1st stage of the inaugural season in 1993, and in 2000
J. League 2000
The 2000 season was the 8th season of the J-League Division 1. The league began on March 11 and ended on November 26.At the end of the season the second stage winner Kashima Antlers won the Suntory Championship against Yokohama F-Marinos who won the first stage....
became the first J. League team to achieve the "treble", winning all three major titles: J. League, J. League Cup
2000 J. League Cup
-1st Round:*Montedio Yamagata 0-3 ; 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima*Omiya Ardija 0-4 ; 0-2 Vissel Kobe*Kawasaki Frontale 3-0 ; 1-2 Urawa Red Diamonds*Shonan Bellmare 2-3 ; 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka*Ventforet Kofu 0-2 ; 1-5 Yokohama F...
, and Emperor's Cup
2000 Emperor's Cup
-1st Round:*韮崎アストロス 0-4 Hosei University*Fukuoka University 4-1 清水市立商業高校*Gunma Fortona 0-2 Consadole Sapporo*草津東高校 3-1 山形中央高校*テイヘンズFC 1-5 Albirex Niigata*Ritsumeikan University 2-4 国見高校*岐阜工業高校 1-7 Sagan Tosu*Kanagawa Teachers 1-0 YKK*Ehime 1-3 Yokohama...
. This followed a near miss in 1997
J. League 1997
-First stage:-Second stage:- Suntory Championship :----- Golden Boots Ranking :-Individual Awards:-Best Eleven:...
when, after being the first team to win both cup competitions, they finished second in the league. In 2007
J. League 2007
The 2007 J. League Division 1 season was the 15th season since the establishment of the J. League. The season began on March 3 and ended on December 1.-Promotion and relegation:* At the end of the 2006 season, , , and were promoted to J1...
Antlers became only the second team to win a second league and cup double, and in doing so took their domestic trophy total to eleven; the highest in Japan during the professional era (but not overall - the record is still held by Tokyo Verdy), and the first team to reach double figures.
To this day, Kashima have maintained strong ties with the football community in Brazil
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
, a fact borne out of Zico's past affiliation with the club. Kashima's Brazilian connection had been manifesting itself in the club's transfer policy: few non-Brazilian foreign player signed for Kashima since the inception of the J. League.
Its hometowns are Kashima, Itako
Itako, Ibaraki
is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Itako was formerly a town in Namegata District and became a city after merging with the neighboring town of Ushibori on April 1, 2001....
, Hasaki
Hasaki, Ibaraki
Hasaki is an area located in Kamisu City, Ibaraki, Japan.On August 1, 2005 Hasaki was merged with the old town of Kamisu, also from Kashima District, to become the new city of Kamisu....
and Kamisu
Kamisu, Ibaraki
is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.Kamisu was a town but proclaimed city on August 1, 2005, when it merged with the town of Hasaki, from Kashima District....
, all in Ibaraki Prefecture. The team plays at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Kashima is no longer primarily sponsored by Sumitomo, currently bearing the logo of Tostem, a glass window maker.
Current squad
As of 17 July 2011Out on loan
2011 Season Transfers (Summer)
In:Out:
Managers
| Manager | Nationality | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Masakatsu Miyamoto | 1993–1994 | |
| Edu Eduardo Antunes Coimbra Eduardo Antunes Coimbra , better known as Edu, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and went on to become a manager.- Background :... |
1995 | |
| João Carlos João Carlos João Carlos da Silva Costa , best known as João Carlos is a Brazilian football manager.-Teams Managed:*Flamengo : 1981–1989*Brazil U-17 NT : 1985*Al Hilal : 1989... |
1996–1998 | |
| Takashi Sekizuka Takashi Sekizuka is a Japanese association football manager and a former player.-Awards:* Japan Soccer League Rookie of the Year: 1984* Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1984-References:*... |
1998 | |
| Zé Mario Zé Mario José Mário de Almeida Barros, is a Brazilian football manager. He formerly coached the Al-Arabi Sports Club in Qatar.-Career:... |
1998–1999 | |
| Zico Zico Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the... |
1999 | |
| Takashi Sekizuka Takashi Sekizuka is a Japanese association football manager and a former player.-Awards:* Japan Soccer League Rookie of the Year: 1984* Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1984-References:*... |
1999 | |
| Toninho Cerezo Toninho Cerezo Toninho Cerezo, real name Antônio Carlos Cerezo, is a former football player from Brazil.- Career :... |
2000–2005 | |
| Paulo Autuori | 2006 | |
| Oswaldo de Oliveira Oswaldo de Oliveira Oswaldo de Oliveira Filho is a Brazilian football manager. He currently manages Kashima Antlers.-Manager career:... |
2007- |
Record as J. League member
| Season | Division | Teams | Position | Average Attendance | J. League Cup J. League Cup J. League Cup is a Japanese football competition organized by J. League. It is also known as Yamazaki Nabisco Cup or Nabisco Cup because confectionery/bakery company Yamazaki Nabisco have sponsored the competition since its inception in 1992.It is generally regarded as the Japanese equivalent to... |
Emperor's Cup Emperor's Cup , commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League... |
Asia Asian Football Confederation The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are... |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | Semifinal | Quarterfinal | - | - |
| 1993 | J1 | 10 | 2 | 14,016 | Group Stage | Final | - | - |
| 1994 | J1 | 12 | 3 | 16,812 | 1st Round | 1st Round | - | - |
| 1995 | J1 | 14 | 7 | 19,141 | - | Semifinal | - | - |
| 1996 | J1 | 16 | 1 | 15,386 | Group Stage | Quarterfinal | - | - |
| 1997 | J1 | 17 | 2 | 16,985 | Winner | Winner | - | - |
| 1998 | J1 | 18 | 1 | 15,345 | Semifinal | Semifinal | CC | Quarterfinal |
| 1999 | J1 | 16 | 9 | 17,049 | Final | 4th Round | CWC | 3rd Place |
| 2000 | J1 | 16 | 1 | 17,507 | Winner | Winner | CC | Quarterfinal |
| 2001 | J1 | 16 | 1 | 22,425 | Semifinal | Quarterfinal | - | - |
| 2002 | J1 | 16 | 4 | 21,590 | Winner | Final | CC | Quarterfinal |
| 2003 | J1 | 16 | 5 | 21,204 | Final | Semifinal | CL | Group Stage |
| 2004 | J1 | 16 | 6 | 17,585 | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | - | - |
| 2005 | J1 | 18 | 3 | 18,641 | Group Stage | Quarterfinal | - | - |
| 2006 | J1 | 18 | 6 | 15,433 | Final | Semifinal | - | - |
| 2007 | J1 | 18 | 1 | 16,239 | Semifinal | Winner | - | - |
| 2008 | J1 | 18 | 1 | 19,714 | Quarterfinal | 5th Round | CL | Quarterfinal |
| 2009 | J1 | 18 | 1 | 21,617 | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | CL | Round of 16 |
| 2010 2010 J. League Division 1 The 2010 J. League Division 1 season was the 46th season of the top-flight club football in Japan and the 18th season since the establishment of J1 League. The season began on March 6 and ended on December 4.... |
J1 | 18 | 4 | 20,966 | Quarterfinal | Winner | CL | Round of 16 |
Honors
Sumitomo Metals (Amateur era)- All Japan VaseAll Japan Senior Football ChampionshipThe All Japan Senior Football Championship is a football cup competition in Japan. It is run by the Japan Football Association. As it only involves non-league teams The All Japan Senior Football Championship (Zenkoku Shakaijin Sakkā Senshuken Taikai, 全国社会人サッカー選手権大会) is a football (soccer) cup...
- Winners (1): 1973
- Japan Soccer LeagueJapan Soccer League, or JSL, was the top flight soccer league in Japan between 1965 and 1992, and was the precursor to the current professional league, the J. League. JSL was the second national league of a team sport in Japan after the professional Japanese Baseball League that was founded in 1936...
Division 2- Champions (2): 1984, 1986-1987
- JSL Cup
- Runners-Up (1): 1987
Kashima Antlers (Professional era)
- J. LeagueJ. LeagueThe or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
Division 1:- Champions (7): 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Runners-Up (2): 1993, 1997
- Emperor's CupEmperor's Cup, commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League...
:- Winners (4): 19971997 Emperor's Cup-1st Round:*Brummell Sendai 7-0 Yamaga Club*Iwami 0-7 Juntendo University*三菱重工長崎 2-1 初芝橋本高校*Mito HollyHock 3-0 北海道電力*韮崎アストロス 0-2 NTT Kanto*Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima 0-0 Yamagata*草津東高校 0-3 Sagan Tosu*奈良産業大学 3-1 新日鐵大分*佐賀商業高校 1-5 Oita Trinity...
, 20002000 Emperor's Cup-1st Round:*韮崎アストロス 0-4 Hosei University*Fukuoka University 4-1 清水市立商業高校*Gunma Fortona 0-2 Consadole Sapporo*草津東高校 3-1 山形中央高校*テイヘンズFC 1-5 Albirex Niigata*Ritsumeikan University 2-4 国見高校*岐阜工業高校 1-7 Sagan Tosu*Kanagawa Teachers 1-0 YKK*Ehime 1-3 Yokohama...
, 2007, 20102010 Emperor's CupThe began on 4 September 2010 and ended on 1 January 2011 with the final at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. were the two-time defending champions, having won two previous tournaments.... - Runners-Up (2): 19931993 Emperor's Cup-1st Round:*Kashima Antlers 1-1 NKK*東北電力 3-2 三洋電機洲本*Nagoya Grampus Eight 2-1 Yamaha Motors*Kochi University 0-5 Gamba Osaka*JEF United Ichihara 3-0 大阪商業大*Toshiba 2-1 Fukuoka University*西濃運輸 1-2 Chuo University...
, 20022002 Emperor's Cup-Overview:It was contested by 80 teams, and Kyoto Purple Sanga won the championship.-1st Round:*香川西高校 0-1 Kokushikan University*YSCC 1-7 Otsuka Pharmaceuticals*国見高校 3-0 山形中央高校*CENTRO DE FUTEBOL EDU 3-1 ヴォルカ鹿児島*国際武道大学 1-2 Oita Trinita*テイヘンズFC 0-6 Cerezo Osaka...
- Winners (4): 1997
- J. League CupJ. League CupJ. League Cup is a Japanese football competition organized by J. League. It is also known as Yamazaki Nabisco Cup or Nabisco Cup because confectionery/bakery company Yamazaki Nabisco have sponsored the competition since its inception in 1992.It is generally regarded as the Japanese equivalent to...
:1997 J. League Cup-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E:-Quarterfinals:*Nagoya Grampus Eight 4-0 ; 1-1 JEF United Ichihara*Consadole Sapporo 1-2 ; 0-7 Kashima Antlers*Urawa Red Diamonds 0-0 ; 2-3 Jubilo Iwata...
, 20002000 J. League Cup-1st Round:*Montedio Yamagata 0-3 ; 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima*Omiya Ardija 0-4 ; 0-2 Vissel Kobe*Kawasaki Frontale 3-0 ; 1-2 Urawa Red Diamonds*Shonan Bellmare 2-3 ; 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka*Ventforet Kofu 0-2 ; 1-5 Yokohama F...
, 20022002 J. League Cup-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Quarterfinals:*Jubilo Iwata 1-2 Kashima Antlers*JEF United Ichihara 0-3 Shimizu S-Pulse*FC Tokyo 1-3 Gamba Osaka*Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol-Semifinals:...
, 20112011 J. League CupThe 2011 J. League Cup, also known as the 2011 Yamazaki Nabisco Cup for sponsoring purposes, is the 36th edition of the most prestigious Japanese soccer league cup tournament and the 19th edition under the current J. League Cup format... - Runners-Up (3): 19991999 J. League Cup-1st Round:*Consadole Sapporo 1-0 ; 0-3 Avispa Fukuoka*Albirex Niigata 0-3 ; 0-2 Kashiwa Reysol*Vegalta Sendai 1-2 ; 1-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima*Montedio Yamagata 0-5 ; 1-4 Kyoto Purple Sanga*Omiya Ardija 1-1 ; 0-3 Yokohama F...
, 2003, 2006
- Winners (5): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2009, 2010
- Runners-Up (4): 2001, 2002, 2008, 2011
A3 Champions Cup
A3 Champions Cup was an annual football tournament sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation. It began in 2003, involving the league champions of China, Japan and South Korea. The host nation also invited an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea was the most...
:
- Winners (1): 2003