Fagiano Okayama facts for kids
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Full name | Fagiano Okayama | ||
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Nickname(s) | Fagi (ファジ) | ||
Founded | 2004 | ||
Stadium | JFE Harenokuni Stadium Okayama, Okayama |
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Stadium capacity |
15,479 | ||
Chairman | Shinya Kitagawa | ||
Manager | Takashi Kiyama | ||
League | J2 League | ||
2022 | J2 League, 3rd of 22 | ||
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Fagiano Okayama (ファジアーノ岡山) is a Japanese football club. They are based in Okayama, the capital city of Okayama Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the highest level of football in Japan.
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What Does the Name "Fagiano" Mean?
The name Fagiano means "pheasant" in Italian. This name was chosen because of a local legend. In this story, a character named Momotarō had a pheasant as a friend.
The club's mascot is named Fagimaru. He is based on the green pheasant, a type of pheasant found in Japan.
The History of Fagiano Okayama
How the Club Started
The club began in 1975. It was formed by former players of the Kawasaki Steel Mizushima F.C. team. That old team had moved to Kobe and became Vissel Kobe.
The players who stayed behind created a new club. They called it the "River Free Kickers" (RFK). For many years, this club played in their local prefectural league.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 2003, the club changed its name to Fagiano Okayama. After this, they started to move up in the football leagues.
- In 2005, Fagiano Okayama moved up to the Chugoku Regional League.
- By July 2007, they made history. They became the first club to join the J.League Associate Membership while still playing in a lower division.
- On December 2, 2007, Fagiano won their regional playoff games. This earned them a spot in the JFL (Japan Football League).
Joining the J.League
In 2008, Fagiano Okayama finished 4th in the JFL. This allowed them to join the J.League Division 2. On December 1, 2008, their promotion was made official. Fagiano Okayama started playing in J.League Division 2 in the 2009 season.
On December 7, 2024, Fagiano Okayama achieved a big goal. They won their promotion play-off final against Vegalta Sendai 2–0. This victory meant they were promoted to the J1 League for the first time ever. They had spent 16 years in the J2 League before this big step up.
Club Sponsors
Okayama Gas is the main sponsor of Fagiano Okayama. The Sanyo Shinbun, a local newspaper in Okayama, sponsors the back of their jerseys.
Where Fagiano Okayama Plays
Home Stadiums
Fagiano Okayama's main home stadium is JFE Harenokuni Stadium in Okayama City. Sometimes, they also play home matches at Tsuyama Stadium in Tsuyama.
Training Grounds
The team trains at Masada Soccer Stadium and Prefecture Kanzakiyama Park Athletics Stadium. Both of these training grounds are located in Okayama City.
Team Achievements
Fagiano Okayama has won several titles over the years:
Honour | No. | Years |
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Okayama Football League 1 | 3 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
Chugoku Football League | 2 | 2006, 2007 |
Japanese Regional Leagues | 1 | 2007 |
J2 League Promotion play-off winner | 1 | 2024 |
Meet the Current Squad
As of 8 July 2025[update].
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Players on Loan
These players are currently playing for other teams:
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Coaching Staff
Here are the coaching officials for the 2025 season:
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See also
In Spanish: Fagiano Okayama para niños