AC Nagano Parceiro

Foundation and early development (1990–2013)

The history of the club dates back to 1990 when a group of local high school graduates started a football club Nagano Elza SC. The team colours, orange and dark blue, represent Nagano Prefecture, and the team logo uses a lioness named Elza.

In 2007, the club changed the name to AC Nagano Parceiro because the name "Elza" had already been trademarked. However, the club decided to keep the team colors and logo.

In 2011, the team's first season in the JFL, they finished in the second place, but the team was not qualified to for J2 League. J. League Associate Membership status was not granted because the capacity of their stadium did not satisfy the league's requirement (minimum 10,000 seats).

In 2014, the team became the member of the newly founded J3 league, and later acquired the J. League Associate Membership in September as their stadium capacity met the required minimum number of seats.

Establishment in J3 and promotion ambitions (2014–present)

Since joining the J3 League in 2014, AC Nagano Parceiro has consistently aimed for promotion to higher divisions. The club has often finished in competitive positions within the league, though promotion to the J2 League has remained elusive.

AC Nagano Parceiro has built a reputation for its organized style of play and strong defensive performances. The club has also placed emphasis on youth development and community engagement, strengthening its presence in Nagano Prefecture.

In addition to its men’s team, the club is notable for its successful women’s side, which has competed at the top level of Japanese women’s football and achieved domestic success.

In recent years, AC Nagano Parceiro continues to push for promotion while maintaining its identity as a community-focused club representing Nagano.

Name origin

The club name parceiro means "partner" in Portuguese.

Supporters

The supporters of AC Nagano Parceiro are mainly based in Nagano Prefecture, particularly in and around the city of Nagano. The club has built a loyal and steadily growing fanbase since its rise through the Japanese football league system.

On matchdays at Minami Nagano Sports Park Stadium, supporters gather in organized sections, leading chants, waving flags, and displaying banners. The atmosphere is energetic yet community-oriented, reflecting the club’s identity as a team closely connected to its local supporters.

Fans of AC Nagano Parceiro are also known for supporting both the men’s and women’s teams, contributing to a unified club culture. Their consistent backing has played an important role in the club’s ambitions to rise through the J.League system.

Rivalries

AC Nagano Parceiro’s most notable rivalry is with neighboring club Matsumoto Yamaga. Matches between the two sides are often referred to as the Shinshū derby, representing a contest for regional pride within Nagano Prefecture. The rivalry is fueled by the geographical proximity of Nagano and Matsumoto, as well as the clubs’ ambitions to establish dominance in the region.

Kit evolution

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Current squad

As of 18 April 2026^[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  JPN Ken Tajiri 2 DF  JPN Shuichi Sakai 3 DF  JPN Kohei Tomita 4 DF  JPN Ei Gyotoku (on loan from Nagoya Grampus) 5 MF  JPN Yushi Hasegawa 6 MF  JPN Hayato Hasegawa 7 DF  JPN Yuya Ono 8 MF  JPN Takashi Kondo 9 FW  JPN Shun Osaki (on loan from Roasso Kumamoto) 10 MF  JPN Reo Yamanaka 11 FW  JPN Kohei Shin 13 DF  JPN Yuya Tsukegi 15 MF  JPN Kakeru Higuchi 16 DF  JPN Koki Ishii 17 MF  JPN Kyoji Kutsuna 18 FW  JPN Shu Yoshizawa

No. Pos. Nation Player 19 MF  JPN Keisuke Ito 20 FW  JPN Haru Kano 21 GK  JPN Kojiro Nakano (on loan from Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) 22 MF  JPN Keisuke Yoshida 24 DF  JPN Zen Watanabe 25 MF  JPN Kosuke Tanaka 26 MF  JPN Shunki Nakata 28 MF  JPN Kotaro Fujikawa 30 MF  JPN Keito Nojima 31 GK  JPN Kotaro Makino 32 DF  JPN Yuto Ozaki 33 MF  JPN Kazuya Ando 46 MF  JPN Shuntaro Koga 51 FW  JPN Sotaro Shimizu 77 MF  JPN Daichi Morita

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