Tokyo Verdy
Japanese professional football club
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Tokyo Verdy 1969 (東京ヴェルディ1969, Tōkyō Berudi) is a professional football club based in Tokyo, Japan. They compete in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese football. They were the inaugural champions of the J1 League in 1993.
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| Full name | Tokyo Verdy 1969 Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | Verdy | ||
| Founded | 1 October 1969 as Yomiuri FC [1] | ||
| Ground | Ajinomoto Stadium Chōfu, Tokyo | ||
| Capacity | 49,970 | ||
| Owner | Tokyo Verdy Holdings | ||
| Chairman | Yasuo Shimada | ||
| Manager | Hiroshi Jofuku | ||
| League | J1 League | ||
| 2025 | J1 League, 17th of 20 | ||
| Website | www | ||
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Tokyo Verdy are one of the most successful clubs in the country winning 2 J1 League, 5 Emperor's Cup, 3 J.League Cup and 4 Japanese Super Cup. Continentally, the club also won the Asian Club Championship in the 1987 edition.
History
Founded as Yomiuri Football Club in 1969, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated clubs in the J.League, with honours including 2 league titles, 5 Emperor's Cups, 6 JSL Cup/J.League Cups and an Asian Club Championship title, and the most successful team in Japanese football history with 25 titles. The club was an original member[a] of the J.League in 1993.
Early years and rise to the top (1969–1983)
In October 1968, following Japan's bronze medal triumph at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the interest in football that ensued,[1] Japan Football Association president Yuzuru Nozu visited Yomiuri Giants chairman Matsutaro Shoriki to ask him if Yomiuri was willing to ride on the wave of the game by establishing their own football club. Shoriki died a year later, in 1969, but not before signing his name to the plans to establish Yomiuri Football Club.[2] Backed by the Yomiuri Group and NTV, Yomiuri Football Club firstly launched at Tokyo Local League B (5th tier) in 1969. They began gaining promotions from the Tokyo Local League to the Kanto Football League (3rd tier) in 1971. In 1971, Yomiuri marked 3rd place and promoted Japan Soccer League Second Division.[3]
They were promoted to First Division in 1978, starting a long career of success in the top flight. Their first major title was the Japan Soccer League Cup in 1979.
Golden era (1983–1994)
From its days as Yomiuri , the ownership had visions of a football equivalent of the baseball team Yomiuri Giants, a star-studded powerhouse with fans across Japan. As Japanese football began its transition from the JSL to the J.League in the early 1990s, it invested heavily in stars and featured Japan internationals Kazuyoshi Miura, Ruy Ramos and Tsuyoshi Kitazawa.[1]
The last two JSL championships as Yomiuri in 1990–91 and 1991–92, and then winning the first two championships as Verdy Kawasaki in 1993 and 1994, effectively winning four straight Japanese league titles making a total of seven overall; the highest in the Japanese system. Verdy also won the 1996 Emperor's Cup and three consecutive J.League Cups from 1992 to 1994.[4][5]
J.League dominance
The JSL disbanded and reformed as the professional J.League in 1993. At this time the team professionalized and renamed itself Verdy Kawasaki, "Coined from the Portuguese "VERDE" meaning "green" probably named after their green jersey colour "Tokyo Greens/Tokyo Verdi", although the color was picked in homage to Brazilian club Palmeiras, a team admired by one of Yomiuri's first idols, São Paulo-born George Yonashiro.[6] Although Yomiuri was dropped from the name as the club spun off from the company, the team remained under Yomiuri's ownership until 1997, when it was acquired by Nippon Television Network, the broadcast arm of the Yomiuri Group.[7] [check quotation syntax]
Lack of success and support (1995–2000)
This early success did not last, however, and as the stars aged, the team's performance suffered. Verdy's 1st-place finish in the 2nd stage of the 1995 season would be its last stage victory and the 1996 Emperor's Cup would be its last major title of the decade. A downturn in the national economy and the cooling of the J.League fad meant all teams had to cut expenses. This meant Verdy could no longer buy expensive replacements for its aging stars.
The 1996 J.League season saw Verdy Kawasaki finish in 7th place overall, the lowest standing in the league's existence at that point, and would fall further in the 1997 season, finishing 16th and 12th, in the 1st stage and 2nd stage, respectively, and 15th overall out of 17 teams. Although Verdy looked to return to prominence in 1999, finishing 2nd in the 1st Stage, the resurgence was short-lived as it fell to 10th in the 2nd stage.
Meanwhile, the team's efforts to become "Japan's Team" alienated local fans in Kawasaki. The expensive salaries and struggling attendance caused the club's debts to mount. Struggling to compete with the newly professionalized crosstown rival Kawasaki Frontale and the nearby Yokohama Marinos and Yokohama Flügels, Verdy made the decision to leave Kawasaki.
Return to Tokyo (2001–2005)
In 2001, the club returned from Kawasaki to Chōfu, Tokyo and was renamed as Tokyo Verdy 1969 to reflect the new hometown and the club's origins as Yomiuri. Although Verdy made the move to increase its fan base and distance itself from its rivals, by this time Tokyo was already home to a J1 club in FC Tokyo. Despite a sharp increase in crowd numbers for Verdy, this was still well below those of FC Tokyo. Their new local rivals had been promoted to J1 in 2000 and had already captured a vast number of the supporters Verdy had been hoping to attract.
In its first year in Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy 1969 found itself trailing FC Tokyo in the standings as well, and finished last in the division at 16th in the first stage of the 2001 season. Only the play of midseason acquisition Edmundo and a win in the final match of the second stage saved the club from relegation to J2. Tokyo Verdy was back at the bottom of the table in the first stage of the 2002 season, but again finished the season strong, placing 4th in the second stage.
Two mid-table finishes followed in 2003 and 2004, before Tokyo Verdy, under Osvaldo Ardiles, won the Emperor's Cup on 1 January 2005, its first major title in 9 years and the first in Tokyo. Winning the cup earned Verdy a spot in the 2006 AFC Champions League.[8]
However, the 2005 season saw Tokyo Verdy 1969 fall to its worst finish of its history, finishing 17th out of 18. This was the first season after the scrapping of the two-stage season format, and Tokyo Verdy were relegated to J2, after 28 years of top flight football. The season was marked by three huge losses in July: 1–7 to Gamba Osaka on 2 July, 0–7 to Urawa Red Diamonds on 6 July and a 6–0 loss to Júbilo Iwata on 17 July. Tokyo Verdy then sacked Ardiles two days later.[9] At the time of his sacking, Ardiles' team had conceded 23 goals in their last 5 matches and had a 9 match winless streak.[9] However, the struggling Verdy upset European giant Real Madrid (who were in Asia on a preseason tour), 3–0 on 25 July.[10]
Brief promotion (2007–2008)
For the 2006 season, the club appointed former Verdy Kawasaki legend, Ruy Ramos, as manager on 22 December 2005.[11] Tokyo Verdy 1969 found itself in the odd position of competing in the AFC Champions League while playing in the second tier of the national league system. After Tokyo Verdy 1969 was relegated, the club released many of the veteran players, leaving a core of young players, most notably Takayuki Morimoto, who became the youngest player to score in the J.League at age 15 in 2004.[12]
In the 2007 season, Tokyo Verdy managed to beat Thespa Kusatsu 5–0 on the first day. After a brief scuffle with Consadole Sapporo over the J2 title, Tokyo Verdy 1969 had to settle for runners-up position, enough to earn promotion back into the top flight for 2008. At this time the club renamed itself for the second time, dropping 1969 from its team name, but the management corporation name remained as Tokyo Verdy 1969.
Verdy would eventually be relegated once again after finishing in 17th place (second to last) in their 2008 J1 League return.
Back to the second tier (2009–2023)
On 17 September 2009, NTV announced it would divest itself of shares in the club and transfer it to a new holding company, Tokyo Verdy Holdings, ending 40 years of Yomiuri/NTV direct financial support.[13] The J.League approved the transfer, but made it a condition that Verdy find a new sponsor by 16 November or risk not being able to play J2 football for the 2010 season.[14]
In October 2010, Tokyo Verdy signed a five-year sponsorship deal with sports retail store and apparel company Xebio.[15] The sponsorship deal saw the Xebio logo placed on Tokyo Verdy's kit and included naming rights for two regular season home games.[15] Xebio also produced the clubs football kit, although under their sports brand "Ennerre". After talks with Xebio, several companies decided to invest in the company and the new Xebio led administration was announced in November.
The club suffered a mere respite from heartbreak during the 2018 season, when they finished 6th, qualifying then for the promotion/relegation playoffs. They beat Omiya Ardija 1–0 in the 1st round, and repeated the script against Yokohama FC in the semi-final. They ended just one game short of a J1 League comeback, having lost in the final by 2–0 against Júbilo Iwata, which saw the promotion hopes fade away for another time. Ever since being relegated to the J2 at the end of 2008 season, the club were unable to return to the J1 and continue to compete in J2 League until 2023 season.
Return to the top-flight (2024–present)
On 2 December 2023, Tokyo Verdy gained promotion to the J1 League for the 2024 season after a 1–1 draw against Shimizu S-Pulse in the promotion play-off final, when Itsuki Someno scored the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 96th minute. As a result, Verdy, who were the top-ranked side entering the J2 League playoffs, returned to the national top tier for the first time since 2008.[16][17]
Team image
The identity of Tokyo Verdy is strongly associated with its distinctive green colour, which has been the club’s primary colour since its foundation as Yomiuri in 1969. Because of this, the club is often simply referred to as "Verdy," derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word verde, meaning green.
The club’s crest has undergone several changes throughout its history, reflecting shifts in identity and ownership. The emblem typically incorporates elements symbolising strength and tradition, including a stylised bird and shield design. The name "Verdy" itself was adopted when the club became Verdy Kawasaki during the early years of the J.League.
Tokyo Verdy has historically been known for its emphasis on youth development, producing many notable Japanese footballers who have gone on to represent the Japan national football team. The club’s academy system has long been regarded as one of the most influential in Japanese football.
Rivalries
Tokyo Derby
The principal rivalry of Tokyo Verdy is with fellow Tokyo-based club FC Tokyo. Matches between the two teams are known as the Tokyo Derby. The rivalry developed after FC Tokyo joined the professional leagues in the late 1990s and became the other major club representing Tokyo in the J.League. The derby reflects competition for football prominence within the Japanese capital. These encounters are often played at Ajinomoto Stadium, which both clubs have used as their home venue. Matches between the two sides regularly attract large crowds and strong interest from supporters.
Tama River Derby
Tokyo Verdy also shares a historical rivalry with Kawasaki Frontale, known as the Tama River Derby. The rivalry originates from the period when Verdy was based in Kawasaki and competed with other clubs in the region for local dominance.
Although the clubs are now based in different cities, matches between Tokyo Verdy and Kawasaki Frontale continue to carry historical significance due to their shared past and geographic proximity along the Tama River region.
Other sports
Verdy is a polideportivo and also fields teams in women's football, volleyball, and triathlon. Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, which is the women team of Tokyo Verdy, is the 12 time Nadeshiko League champions, 14 time Empress's Cup winners and 1 time AFC Women's Club Championship winners.
Stadium
Verdy plays its home games at the Ajinomoto Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium located in the western part of Tokyo with a capacity of 49,970 and serves as one of the major football venues in the Japanese capital. Tokyo Verdy shares the stadium with city rivals FC Tokyo, although occasional home matches are played in other stadiums in Tokyo, such as the Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka.
In addition to league matches, the stadium has hosted numerous domestic cup competitions within the J.League system, including fixtures in the Emperor's Cup and the J.League Cup. The stadium’s large capacity and modern facilities have made it an important venue for major football events in Tokyo.
Before relocating to Tokyo, the club played its home matches in Kawasaki, including at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu during its early years as Verdy Kawasaki.
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
Tokyo Verdy's main colors are green.
The club's name was coined from the Portuguese, or Spanish, or Italian, or Esperanto "verde" meaning "green", probably named after their green jersey colour, so the meaning is "Tokyo Greens/Tokyo Verdi".[6] In Italian, the form "verdi" indicates the plural form "the greens".
Sponsors
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Main sponsor |
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| 1992 |  Puma |  Coca-Cola |
| 1993–1995 |  Mizuno | |
| 1996 | MALT'S | |
| 1997–1998 | Nike | |
| 1999–2001 | KONAMI | |
| 2002–2003 | Rakuten ICHIBA | |
| 2004 | LEOC | |
| 2005–2006 | CyberAgent (J2) Nippon Television (ACL) | |
| 2007–2008 |  Kappa | Ameba |
| 2009 | No main sponsor | |
| 2010 | XEBIO | |
| 2011 | ennerre | Īdasangyō |
| 2012 | Athleta | |
| 2013 | GAGA MILANO | |
| 2014–2015 | Midori no shinzō | |
| 2016 | Create | |
| 2017–2018 | ISPS HANDA | |
| 2019–2020 | Akatsuki | |
| 2021– | NICIGAS |
Kit evolution
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     1993–1994 |
     1995–1996 |
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     1992 |
     1993–1994 |
    1995–1996 |
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     2001–2002 |
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| 3rd – Special | ||||
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1995 - 1996 CUP 1st |
1995 - 1996 CUP 2nd |
   2012 3rd |
     2019 Anniversary |
     2020 3rd |
     2021 3rd |
     2021 Athleta Contract 10th Anniversary |
     2022 3rd |
     2023 3rd |
     2024 3rd |
     2024 Nichigas DAY |
     2025 3rd |
   2025 Nichigas DAY | ||
Players
First-team squad
- As of 25 February 2026[18]
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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Out on loan
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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Management and staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager | Hiroshi Jofuku |
| Assistant managers | Ichiro Wada Hitoshi Morishita Yuta Narawa |
| Goalkeeper coach | Atsushi Shirai |
| Conditioning coach | Yuya Noshiro |
| Analytical coach | Daiki Yamamoto |
| Interpreter | Genta Iwauchi |
| Doctor | Kenta Uemura |
| Trainer | Naoki Matsuda Shuji Ogawa Yusuke Kaneuchi Hiroyoshi Mutaguchi |
| Side manager | Hideki Sato |
| Equipment manager | Ryo Ito Jun Yamato |
| Training coach |  Noh Alam Shah Isa Halim |
Honours
With seven tier one league titles, five Emperor's Cups and six League Cups, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated football clubs in Japan, although nearly all of its titles, came during their stay at Tokyo in the semi-professional era as Yomiuri FC, before the inception of the professional J.League.
| Type | Honours | Titles | Season |
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| League | J1 League | 2 | 1993, 1994 |
| Japan Soccer League Division 1 | 5 | 1983, 1984, 1986–87, 1990–91, 1991–92 | |
| Japan Soccer League Division 2 | 2 | 1974, 1977 | |
| Cup | Emperor's Cup | 5 | 1984, 1986, 1987, 1996, 2004 |
| J.League Cup | 3 | 1992, 1993, 1994 | |
| Japanese Super Cup | 4 | 1984, 1994, 1995, 2005 | |
| JSL Cup | 3 | 1979, 1985, 1991 | |
| Continental | Asian Club Championship | 1 | 1987 |
| Worldwide | Sanwa Bank Cup | 1 | 1994 |
Bold is for those competition that are currently active.
Record and statistics
As of 27 March 2026.
| Rank | Player | Years | Club appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazuki Hiramoto |
1999–2017 | 383 |
| 2 | Tsuyoshi Kitazawa |
1991–2002 | 332 |
| 3 | Kazunori Iio |
1999–2013 | 306 |
| 4 | Kentaro Hayashi |
1995–2005 | 302 |
| 5 | Takuya Yamada |
1997–2005 | 287 |
| 6 | Shinkichi Kikuchi |
1986–2001 | 258 |
| 7 | Koki Morita |
2018–present | 242 |
| 8 | Ryota Kajikawa |
2011–2012,
2017–2019, 2021–2023 |
241 |
| 9 | Akira Ibayashi |
2013–2018 | 239 |
| 10 | Atsushi Yoneyama |
1998–2005 | 238 |
| Rank | Player | Club appearance | Total goals |
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| 1 | Kazuyoshi Miura |
199 | 113 |
| 2 | Nobuhiro Takeda |
191 | 75 |
| 3 | Kazuki Hiramoto |
383 | 70 |
| 4 |  Bismarck |
171 | 54 |
| 5 | Tsuyoshi Kitazawa |
332 | 53 |
| 6 | Junki Koike |
218 | 51 |
| 7 | Hulk |
56 | 45 |
| 8 | Takuma Abe |
97 | 39 |
| Douglas Vieira |
116 | ||
| 10 | Kazunori Iio |
306 | 33 |
- Biggest wins: 9–1 vs
Crescent Textiles Mill (3 March 1995) - Heaviest defeats:
- 0–7 vs Urawa Red Diamonds (6 July 2005)
- 0–7 vs Albirex Niigata (27 March 221)
- Youngest ever debutant: Takayuki Morimoto ~ 15 years 10 months 6 days old (On 13 March 2004 vs Júbilo Iwata)
- Oldest ever player: Hideki Nagai ~ 45 years 9 months 17 days old (On 12 November 2019 vs Cerezo Osaka)
- Youngest goal scorers: Takayuki Morimoto ~ 15 years 11 months 28 days old (On 5 May 2004 vs JEF United Chiba)
- Oldest goal scorers: Ruy Ramos ~ 38 years 8 months 26 days old (On 4 November 1995 vs Shimizu S-Pulse)
Award winners
As of the end of the 2025 season.
Kazuyoshi Miura (1993)
Pereira (1994)
- Kazuyoshi Miura (1996)
- J.League Best XI:
- J1 League
- Kazuyoshi Miura (1993, 1995, 1996)
- Tetsuji Hashiratani (1993, 1994, 1995)
- Ruy Ramos (1993, 1994)
- Pereira (1993, 1994)
- Tsuyoshi Kitazawa (1994)
- Nobuhiro Takeda (1994)
- Shinkichi Kikuchi (1994, 1995)
- Bismarck (1994, 1995)
- Yuji Nakazawa (1999)
- J2 League
- Kazuya Miyahara (2023)
- Koki Morita (2023)
- J.League Best Young Player:
- Yuji Nakazawa (1999)
- Takayuki Morimoto (2004)
- Individual Fair Play Award
- Atsushi Yoneyama (2000)
- J.League Manager of the Year:
- Yasutaro Matsuki (1993, 1994)
- J2 League Top Scorer:
- Hulk (2007)
Managerial history
| Manager | Period | Honours |
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| Jujiro Narita | 1 February 1970 – 30 June 1973 | |
 Frans van Balkom | 1 February 1973 – 31 January 1976 | – 1974 Japan Soccer League Division 2 |
| Shoichi Nishimura | 1 February 1976 – 31 January 1981 | – 1977 Japan Soccer League Division 2 |
| Ryoichi Aikawa | 1 February 1981 – 30 June 1983 | |
| Susumu Chiba | 1 July 1983 – 31 January 1984 | – 1983 Japan Soccer League Division 1 |
| Rudi Gutendorf | 1 January 1984 – 30 June 1986 | – 1984 Japan Soccer League Division 1 |
| George Yonashiro | 1 July 1986 – 30 June 1989 | – 1986 Emperor's Cup
– 1986–87 Japan Soccer League Division 1 |
| Carlos Alberto Silva | 1 July 1990 – 30 June 1991 | – 1990–91 Japan Soccer League Division 1 |
| Pepe | 1 January 1991 – 31 December 1992 | – 1991 JSL Cup
– 1991–92 Japan Soccer League Division 1 |
| Yasutarō Matsuki | 1 February 1993 – 31 January 1995 | – 1993 J.League
– 1994 Sanwa Bank Cup |
| Nelsinho Baptista | 1 February 1995 – 25 April 1996 | – 1995 Japanese Super Cup |
| Yasuyuki Kishino | 26 April 1996 – 9 May 1996 | – 1996 Emperor's Cup |
| Émerson Leão | 10 May 1996 – 31 January 1997 | |
| Hisashi Katō | 1 February 1997 – 1 June 1997 | |
| Valdir Espinosa | 2 June 1997 – 30 October 1997 | |
| Ryōichi Kawakatsu | 1 November 1997 – 31 January 1998 | |
| Nicanor | 1 February 1998 – 7 September 1998 | |
| Ryōichi Kawakatsu (2) | 8 September 1998 – 31 January 1999 | |
| Hideki Matsunaga | 1 February 1999 – 31 January 2000 | |
 Chang Woe-ryong | 1 February 2000 – 1 January 2001 | |
| Yasutarō Matsuki (2) | 1 February 2001 – 16 July 2001 | |
| Yukitaka Omi | 17 July 2001 – 9 April 2002 | |
| Lori Paulo Sandri | 1 January 2002 – 30 June 2003 | |
 Osvaldo Ardiles | 16 May 2003 – 18 July 2005 | – 2004 Emperor's Cup |
| Nobuhiro Ishizaki | 19 July 2005 – 31 July 2005 | |
| Vadão | 1 August 2005 – 14 December 2005 | |
| Ruy Ramos | 1 February 2006 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Tetsuji Hashiratani | 1 February 2008 – 31 January 2009 | |
| Takuya Takagi | 1 February 2009 – 14 October 2009 | |
| Takeo Matsuda | 14 October 2009 – 31 January 2010 | |
| Ryōichi Kawakatsu (3) | 1 February 2010 – 6 September 2012 | |
| Shinichiro Takahashi | 6 September 2012 – 31 January 2013 | |
| Yasutoshi Miura | 1 February 2013 – 15 September 2014 | |
| Kōichi Togashi | 1 September 2014 – 31 December 2016 | |
 Miguel Ángel Lotina | 1 February 2017 – 31 January 2019 | |
 Gary White | 1 February 2019 – 17 July 2019 | |
| Hideki Nagai | 17 July 2019 – 1 September 2021 | |
| Takafumi Hori | 2 September 2021 – 13 June 2022 | |
| Hiroshi Jofuku | 14 June 2022–present |
Season by season record
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
| Season | Div. | Teams | Pos. | P | W (OTW/PKW) | D | L (OTL/PKL) | F | A | GD | Pts | Attendance/G | J.League Cup | Emperor's Cup | Asia | |
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| 1992 | – | – | – | – | Winner | Runners-up | CC | 2nd round | ||||||||
| 1993 | J1 | 10 | 1st | 36 | 28 | 8 | 69 | 28 | 41 | 25,235 | Winner | Quarter final | CC | 4th place | ||
| 1994 | 12 | 1st | 44 | 31 | 13 | 91 | 47 | 44 | 24,926 | Winner | 2nd round | CC | 3rd place | |||
| 1995 | 14 | 2nd | 52 | 35 | 13 (-/3) | 106 | 62 | 44 | 108 | 20,834 | – | Quarter final | CC | Quarter final | ||
| 1996 | 16 | 7th | 30 | 19 | 11 (-/0) | 68 | 42 | 26 | 57 | 17,653 | Runners-Up | Winner | CC | Quarter final | ||
| 1997 | 17 | 15th | 32 | 6 (4/0) | 19 (1/2) | 38 | 65 | −27 | 26 | 10,933 | Group stage | 3rd round | – | – | ||
| 1998 | 18 | 12th | 34 | 13 (0/0) | 17 (2/2) | 47 | 53 | −6 | 39 | 13,338 | Group stage | Quarter-final | CWC | Quarter final | ||
| 1999 | 16 | 7th | 30 | 13 (4/-) | 2 | 9 (2/-) | 43 | 43 | 0 | 49 | 9,379 | 2nd round | Semi-final | – | – | |
| 2000 | 16 | 10th | 30 | 10 (2/-) | 4 | 10 (4/0) | 46 | 44 | 2 | 38 | 7,609 | Quarter final | 4th round | |||
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| 2001 | J1 | 16 | 14th | 30 | 8 (2/-) | 2 | 13 (5/-) | 38 | 57 | −19 | 30 | 19,396 | 1st round | Quarter final | – | – |
| 2002 | 16 | 10th | 30 | 8 (5/-) | 3 | 14 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 39 | 15,128 | Group stage | 3rd round | |||
| 2003 | 16 | 8th | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 56 | 57 | −1 | 40 | 17,563 | Group stage | Quarter final | |||
| 2004 | 16 | 9th | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 39 | 15,059 | Semi-final | Winner | |||
| 2005 | 18 | 17th | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 40 | 73 | −33 | 30 | 14,716 | Group stage | 4th round | |||
| 2006 | J2 | 13 | 7th | 48 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 69 | 75 | −6 | 71 | 5,705 | Not eligible | 3rd round | CL | Group stage |
| 2007 | 13 | 2nd | 48 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 90 | 57 | 33 | 89 | 7,327 | 3rd round | – | – | ||
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| 2008 | J1 | 18 | 17th | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 50 | −12 | 37 | 14,837 | Group stage | 4th round | – | – |
| 2009 | J2 | 18 | 7th | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 68 | 61 | 7 | 74 | 5,521 | Not eligible | 2nd round | ||
| 2010 | 19 | 5th | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 58 | 5,572 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2011 | 20 | 5th | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 69 | 45 | 24 | 59 | 5,710 | 3rd round | ||||
| 2012 | 22 | 7th | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 65 | 46 | 19 | 66 | 5,341 | 3rd round | ||||
| 2013 | 22 | 13th | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 52 | 58 | −6 | 56 | 6,343 | 3rd round | ||||
| 2014 | 22 | 20th | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 31 | 48 | −17 | 42 | 5,430 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2015 | 22 | 8th | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 41 | 2 | 58 | 5,655 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2016 | 22 | 18th | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 43 | 5,402 | 3rd round | ||||
| 2017 | 22 | 5th | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 64 | 49 | 15 | 70 | 6,206 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2018 | 22 | 6th | 42 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 56 | 41 | 15 | 71 | 5,936 | 4th round | ||||
| 2019 | 22 | 13th | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 55 | 5,371 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2020 † | 22 | 12th | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 54 | 2,429 | Did not qualify | ||||
| 2021 † | 22 | 12th | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 62 | 66 | −4 | 58 | 3,246 | 2nd round | ||||
| 2022 | 22 | 9th | 42 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 55 | 7 | 61 | 4,955 | Quarter-finals | ||||
| 2023 | 22 | 3rd | 42 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 57 | 31 | 26 | 75 | 7,982 | 3rd round | ||||
| 2024 | J1 | 20 | 6th | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 56 | 20,976 | 3rd round | 3rd round | ||
| 2025 | 20 | 17th | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 41 | -18 | 43 | 21,121 | Playoff round | 4th round | |||
| 2026 | 10 | TBD | 18 | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||
| 2026-27 | 20 | TBD | 38 | TBD | TBD | |||||||||||
- Key
- Pos. = Position in league; P = Games played; W = Games won; D = Games drawn; L = Games lost; F = Goals scored; A = Goals conceded; GD = Goals difference; Pts = Points gained
- OTW / PKW = Overtime wins / Penalty kicks wins 1997 & 1998 seasons – 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 Overtime wins only
- OTL / PKL = Overtime losses / Penalty kicks losses 1997 and 1998 seasons – 1999, 2000 & 2001 Overtime losses only
- Attendance/G = Average home league attendance
- † 2020 & 2021 seasons attendances reduced by COVID-19 worldwide pandemic
- Source: J. League Data Site
See also
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (Women's club team)
- Japan Soccer League (Defunct)
- J.League
- J1 League
- J2 League
- J3 League
Notes
- The Original Ten of the J.League in 1992 were Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds, JEF United Ichihara, Verdy Kawasaki, Yokohama Marinos, Yokohama Flügels, Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus Eight, Gamba Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
