Japan Soccer College
Japanese football club based in Kitakanbara
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Japan Soccer College (JAPANサッカーカレッジ, ~) is a Japanese football academy from Kitakanbara, Niigata.[1] Its main football team is currently playing in the Hokushinetsu Football League's 1st Division and has played in the Emperor's Cup in the past.[2]
| Founded | 2002 |
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| Ground | Japan Soccer College Ground |
| Team Manager | Haruo Wada |
| League | HFL Div. 1 (Japan 5th tier; JSC FC) |
| 2023 | 2nd of 8 |
| Website | https://cups-y.com/ |
The football academy has produced a number of J.League players, coaches and other staff members across Japan.[3] As of the 2022 season, 54 of the 58 J.League members have at least one player or staff member who are JSC former alumni. The college claims themselves as the only football vocational school in Japan.[4]
The academy (or college) has different teams across men's and women's football. As of 2023, the JSC-affiliated teams are:
- Men's teams:
- Japan Soccer College FC – Hokushin'etsu Football League Division 1 (5th tier)
- CUPS Seiro (College of Upward Players in Soccer Seiro) – Hokushin'etsu Football League Division 2 (6th tier)
- Niigata JSC – Niigata Prefecture Football League Division 1 (7th tier)
- Women's teams:
- Japan Soccer College Ladies – Hokushin'etsu Women's Football League Division 1 (4th tier)
Current squads
Japan Soccer College FC
- As of 26 April 2023.[5]
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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CUPS Seiro
- As of 26 April 2023.[6]
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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