V-Varen Nagasaki facts for kids
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| Full name | V-Varen Nagasaki | ||
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| Nickname(s) | VVN | ||
| Founded | 2004 | ||
| Stadium | Peace Stadium Connected by Softbank, Nagasaki, Nagasaki |
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20,000 | ||
| Owner | Japanet Holdings | ||
| Chairman | Hideki Iwashita | ||
| Manager | Takahiro Shimotaira | ||
| League | J2 League | ||
| 2022 | J2 League, 11st of 22 | ||
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V-Varen Nagasaki (V・ファーレン長崎, Vi Fāren Nagasaki) is a Japanese football club from Nagasaki, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture. They play in the J2 League, which is the second-highest professional football league in Japan.
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About V-Varen Nagasaki
This football club was first started in 1985 as Ariake SC. Later, in 2004, it joined with another team called Kunimi FC. After they merged, the club got its new name, V-Varen Nagasaki, in 2005. This name has been used ever since.
The "V" in V-Varen comes from two words: vitória, which means 'victory' in Portuguese, and vrede, which means 'peace' in Dutch. The word varen is a Dutch verb that means 'to sail'. These words connect to Nagasaki's past as a busy port where Portuguese and Dutch traders visited a long time ago.
Club's Journey Through Leagues
Since 2006, V-Varen Nagasaki worked hard to win the Kyūshū Soccer League. Their goal was to get a spot in the Japan Football League. They finally won the Kyūshū Soccer League in November 2008. This win helped them move up to a higher league.
In 2009, the club applied to join the J. League, which is Japan's top professional football league system, and they were accepted! In 2012, they won the Japan Football League title. This big win meant they got to move up to the J. League Division 2.
Five years later, in 2017, they had another amazing season. They finished second in the J2 League, which earned them a promotion to the J1 League for the very first time! The J1 League is the highest level of professional football in Japan.
First Steps in J. League Division 2
For their first season in the J. League Division 2 in 2013, V-Varen Nagasaki hired Takuya Takagi as their coach. He was born in Nagasaki, which made him a special choice for the team.
Their very first J. League Division 2 match was on March 3, 2013, against Fagiano Okayama. The game ended in a 1–1 tie, and Kōichi Satō scored V-Varen Nagasaki's first goal in the J. League Division 2.
On March 10, 2013, the club played its first home game in the J. League Division 2. They played against Gamba Osaka, a famous former J. League champion. Even though V-Varen Nagasaki lost 3–1, a huge crowd of 18,153 fans came to watch!
On November 11, 2017, V-Varen Nagasaki made history. They won their home game against Kamatamare Sanuki 3–1. This victory meant they had officially earned their spot in the J1 League for the first time ever!
Financial Support for the Club
In 2017, the club faced some money problems. To help them, a company called Japanet Holdings bought the club. Japanet Holdings is known for its TV shopping business.
With Japanet's support, the club got a lot of new money. This helped them achieve their promotion to the top football league in Japan. Japanet also made plans to build a brand new stadium just for football. This new stadium is expected to open in 2024.
Home Stadium
V-Varen Nagasaki used Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki as their home stadium until 2024.
Their new stadium, called Peace Stadium Connected by Softbank, has been under construction in downtown Nagasaki since 2022. It was planned to be finished around August 2024. The club aimed to play their first game in the new stadium on October 10, 2024. A company called Softbank also became a sponsor for V-Varen for four years.
On October 6, 2024, V-Varen Nagasaki played their first match in the new stadium against Oita Trinita and won 4-1.
Club Achievements
| Honour | Number of Wins | Years Won |
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| Japan Football League | 1 | 2012 |
League and Cup Performance
Here's a quick look at how V-Varen Nagasaki has done in their league and cup games over the years.
| Champions | Runners-up (2nd place) | Third place | Moved up to a higher league | Moved down to a lower league |
| League | J League Cup |
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| Season | Division | Teams | Position | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Average Attendance | ||
| 2009 | JFL | 18 | 11th | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 38 | 43 | -5 | 44 | 2,763 | Not eligible | 2nd round |
| 2010 | 18 | 5th | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 50 | 38 | 12 | 53 | 2,525 | 2nd round | ||
| 2011 | 18 | 5th | 33 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 61 | 44 | 17 | 56 | 1,513 | 2nd round | ||
| 2012 | 17 | 1st | 34 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 67 | 3,656 | 2nd round | ||
| 2013 | J2 | 22 | 6th | 42 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 40 | 8 | 66 | 6,167 | 2nd round | |
| 2014 | 22 | 14th | 42 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 52 | 4,839 | Round of 16 | ||
| 2015 | 22 | 6th | 42 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 60 | 4,931 | 2nd round | ||
| 2016 | 22 | 15th | 42 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 47 | 5,225 | 2nd round | ||
| 2017 | 22 | 2nd | 42 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 80 | 5,941 | 2nd round | ||
| 2018 | J1 | 18 | 18th | 34 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 39 | 59 | -20 | 30 | 11,225 | Group stage | 3rd round |
| 2019 | J2 | 22 | 12th | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 57 | 61 | -4 | 56 | 7,737 | Not eligible | Semi-final |
| 2020 † | 22 | 3rd | 42 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 66 | 39 | 27 | 80 | 3,714 | Did not qualify | ||
| 2021 † | 22 | 4th | 42 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 69 | 44 | 25 | 78 | 4,956 | 4th round | ||
| 2022 | 22 | 11th | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 50 | 54 | -4 | 56 | 5,061 | Round of 16 | ||
| 2023 | 22 | 7th | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 70 | 56 | 14 | 65 | 7,300 | 2nd round | ||
| 2024 | 20 | 3rd | 38 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 74 | 39 | 36 | 75 | 9,814 | Playoff round | Round of 16 | |
| 2025 | 20 | TBA | 38 | TBD | TBD | |||||||||
- Key
- Position. = Where the team finished in the league; Played = Number of games played; Won = Number of games won; Drawn = Number of games tied; Lost = Number of games lost; Goals For = Goals scored by the team; Goals Against = Goals scored against the team; Goal Difference = Difference between goals scored and goals against; Points = Total points earned
- Average Attendance = Average number of fans at home league games
- † In 2020 & 2021, the number of fans allowed was lower because of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Source: J.League Data Site
Current Players
Here are the players currently on the V-Varen Nagasaki team.
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Players on Loan
These players are still part of V-Varen Nagasaki but are currently playing for other teams.
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Coaching Team
The people who help train and manage the V-Varen Nagasaki team are listed here.
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager |  Takahiro Shimotaira |
| Assistant manager | Keiji Kuraishi |
| First-team coach | Naoyuki Saito Yusuke Murakami |
| Goalkeeper coach | Takanori Miyoshi |
| Analyst | Yukimura Yoshizawa |
| Physical coach | Keita Kikuchi Toshiki Yoshimitsu |
| Interpreter | Jefferson Youei Tonaki Tetsuya Ozawa Asuka Takegoshi |
| Chief trainer | Takeshi Mochizuki |
| Trainer | Yujiro Sakae Hiroaki Shibata Ryota Suzuki |
| Chief manager | Takashi Yonetani |
| General manager | Toshiya Wada |
| Kit man | Keita Kusunoki |
Team Managers Over Time
Here's a list of the managers who have led the V-Varen Nagasaki team over the years.
| Manager | Nationality | Time as Manager | |
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| Fumiaki Iwamoto |  Japan |
February 1, 2005 | January 31, 2008 |
| Yoshinori Higashikawa | Japan |
February 1, 2008 | June 13, 2009 |
| Takeshi Okubo | Japan |
June 4, 2009 | June 30, 2009 |
| Fumiaki Iwamoto | Japan |
July 1, 2009 | January 31, 2010 |
| Tōru Sano | Japan |
February 1, 2010 | January 31, 2013 |
| Takuya Takagi | Japan |
February 1, 2013 | January 31, 2019 |
| Makoto Teguramori | Japan |
February 1, 2019 | January 31, 2021 |
| Takayuki Yoshida | Japan |
February 1, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| Kazuki Satō | Japan |
May 4, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Hiroshi Matsuda | Japan |
May 4, 2021 | Current |
Team Uniforms (Kits)
Football teams often change their uniforms, or "kits," over the years. Here you can see some of the different home, away, and special kits V-Varen Nagasaki has worn.
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   Peace Memorial |
   Peace Memorial |
   Peace Memorial |
     Peace Memorial |
     Peace Memorial |
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    Peace Memorial |
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See also
In Spanish: V-Varen Nagasaki para niños
