Tochigi SC facts for kids
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| Full name | Tochigi Soccer Club | ||
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| Founded | 1953 | ||
| Stadium | Kanseki Stadium Tochigi | ||
| Stadium capacity |
25,244 | ||
| President | Daisuke Hashimoto | ||
| Manager | Shinji Kobayashi | ||
| League | J2 League | ||
| 2022 | J2 League, 17th of 22 | ||
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Tochigi Soccer Club, also known as Tochigi SC, is a Japanese football team. They are based in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The team currently plays in the J3 League, which is Japan's third-highest professional football league.
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History of Tochigi SC
How the Club Started
The club was founded in 1953 by teachers in Tochigi Prefecture. Back then, they were called the Tochigi Teachers' Soccer Club. In 1994, the club started letting players from other jobs join. This is when they changed their name to Tochigi Soccer Club.
Moving Up the Leagues
In 1999, Tochigi SC won the Kanto Regional League. This helped them move up to the Japan Football League (JFL). The JFL was a step closer to becoming a professional team.
In 2005, the club announced they wanted to become a professional team. They aimed to join the J.League, which is Japan's top professional football league. By 2007, they were officially recognized by the J.League. This meant they were on their way to becoming a professional club.
On December 1, 2007, the J.League officially promoted Tochigi SC. This allowed them to play in J2, the second-highest professional league, starting in 2009.
Ups and Downs in the Leagues
Tochigi SC played in J2 for several years. However, in 2015, they finished last in the league. This meant they were moved down to J3, the third professional level.
After two seasons in J3, Tochigi SC worked hard and finished second in 2017. This achievement allowed them to move back up to J2. They stayed in J2 for seven years.
On October 27, 2024, Tochigi SC was moved down to the J3 League again. This happened after they lost a game to Shimizu S-Pulse.
Club Achievements
Tochigi SC has won some important titles over the years:
| Honour | Number of Wins | Years Won |
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| Tochigi Prefecture Division 1 | 10 | 1978, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998 |
| Kanto Regional League | 1 | 1999 |
Players and Staff
Current Squad
Here are the players currently on the Tochigi SC team:
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Players on Loan to Other Teams
Sometimes players from Tochigi SC play for other teams for a while. This is called being "on loan."
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Coaching Staff
These are the people who help train and manage the team:
| Position | Name |
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| Manager |  Shinji Kobayashi |
| Assistant Manager | Hiroaki Nagashima |
| First-team coach | Takumi Motohashi |
| Goalkeeper coach | Tomoaki Ogami |
| Analyst | Shogo Manabe |
| Physical coach | Hirofumi Sakamoto |
| Chief trainer | Yuta Matsumoto |
| Trainer | Takahiro Watanabe Atsuya Kaneko |
| Interpreter | Bruno Hideo Owada |
| Chief manager | Tatsuya Sakakibara Yusuke Kenjo |
| Chief doctor | Mitsugi Shimoda |
| Doctor | Hitoshi Akutsu Kei Ajisaka Taro Kuramochi Makoto Kuroda Atsuto Hoshikawa Yuichiro Yano Yusuke Eda Makoto Oe |
Team Managers Over Time
Here is a list of the managers who have led Tochigi SC:
| Manager | Nationality | Time as Manager | |
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| Kōichi Hashiratani |  Japan |
January 1, 2007 | December 31, 2008 |
| Hiroshi Matsuda | Japan |
February 1, 2009 | September 13, 2013 |
| Ikuo Matsumoto | Japan |
September 13, 2013 | November 25, 2013 |
| Yūji Sakakura | Japan |
February 1, 2014 | July 20, 2015 |
| Yasuharu Kurata | Japan |
July 22, 2015 | December 31, 2015 |
| Yūji Yokoyama | Japan |
January 1, 2016 | December 31, 2018 |
| Kazuaki Tasaka | Japan |
February 1, 2019 | January 31, 2022 |
| Yū Tokisaki | Japan |
February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2024 |
| Makoto Tanaka | Japan |
February 1, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
| Shinji Kobayashi | Japan |
May 15, 2024 | current |
Team Kits (Uniforms)
The main color for Tochigi SC's uniforms is yellow. You can see how their home and away kits have changed over the years below.
Home Kits
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Images for kids
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The official logo of Tochigi SC.
See also
In Spanish: Tochigi Soccer Club para niños
