Chifure AS Elfen Saitama
Appearance
(Redirected fromAS Elfen Sayama F.C.)
Full name | Chifure AS Elfen Saitama | ||
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Nickname(s) | AS Saitama | ||
Founded | 1991 | ||
Chairman | Hideo Saotome | ||
Head coach | Ikegaya Takashi | ||
League | WE League | ||
Website | https:// as-elfen.co.jp/ | ||
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Chifure AS Elfen Saitama(ちふれASエルフェン kỳ ngọc ) is aJapaneseprofessionalwomen's footballclub fromSaitama.[1]Founded in 1991, they have played in theWE Leaguesince 2021.[2]
Kits
[edit]Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
[edit]Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (chest) | Shirt sponsor (sleeve) |
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2021–2022 | X-girl | Chifure | |
2022–2023 | Tamura | ||
2023–2024 |
Mascot
[edit]Elrun
[edit]- A symbol of peace that brings smiles and abundance.
- The guardian deity of the stadium, who encourages everyone's peace of mind, safety, and free interaction.
- The motif is the adorable and agile giant flying squirrel that inhabits the mountains of Saitama.
- Gender: Genderless.
Chi-chan
[edit]- The stadium's symbol of good luck, which is said to bring happiness when you meet it.
- "Erurun" was created with her magical powers, and even Chichaku is a big presence.
- The motif is the wild bird "kingfisher" that emits vivid colors in the clear waters of Saitama.
- Gender: Genderless.
Nyatetsu
[edit]- I love to be mischievous and have fun. A friend of the stadium who is honest and kind.
- The motif is a “street cat” that is strong, reliable, and lively.
- Gender: Genderless.
Staff
[edit]- As of 14 June 2022
- Manager: Tomoe Tanabe
- Assistant manager: Teppei Noguchi
- Goalkeeping coach:Nozomi Yamago
- Physical coach and trainer: Mitsui Hisatsugu
- Technical Staff: Yuhei Itagaki
- Trainer: Yuka Ito
- Competent: Misato Nunoyama
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 3 September 2023.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
[edit]Domestic
[edit]- Nadeshiko LeagueDivision 2
- Nadeshiko League CupDivision 2
- Runners-up (1): 2019
Season-by-season record
[edit]Season | Domestic League | Empress's Cup | Nadeshiko League Cup/WE League Cup | |||
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League | Level | Place | Tms. | |||
1993
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3
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2nd
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—
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DNQ
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—
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1994
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2nd
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—
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DNQ
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—
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1995
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2nd
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—
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DNQ
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—
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1996
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Champions
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—
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DNQ
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—
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1997
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Champions
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—
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Second round
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—
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1998
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2nd
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—
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DNQ
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—
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1999
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Champions
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—
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DNQ
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—
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2000
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2
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8
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DNQ
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—
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2001
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2nd
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8
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Second round
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—
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2002
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1
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8th
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11
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Second round
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—
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2003
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10th
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13
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Second round
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—
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2004
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2
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3rd
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6
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First round
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—
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2005
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4th
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7
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Second round
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—
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2006
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Nadeshiko Div.2 | 5th
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8
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Third round
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—
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2007
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4th
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8
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Third round
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Group stage
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2008
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3rd
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9
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Second round
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—
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2009
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Champions
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8
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Third round
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—
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2010
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1
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9th
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10
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Second round
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Group stage
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2011
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8th
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9
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Quarter-finals
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—
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2012
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9th
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10
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Quarter-finals
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Group stage
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2013
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2
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2nd
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16
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Third round
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—
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2014
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1
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8th
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10
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Third round
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—
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2015
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10th
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10
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Quarter-finals
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—
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2016
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2
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2nd
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10
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Third round
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Group stage / Div.2 | |
2017
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1
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9th
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10
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Third round
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Group stage
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2018
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2
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3rd
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10
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First round
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Group stage
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2019
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3rd
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10
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Semi-finals
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Runners-up / Div.2
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2020
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2nd
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10
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Third round
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Cancelled
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1
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11th
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11
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Fourth round
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—
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11th
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11
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Semi-finals
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Group stage
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TBD
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12
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TBD
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TBD
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Transition of team name
[edit]- AS Elfen FC: 1991–2001
- AS Elfen Sayama FC: 2002–2013
- AS Elfen Saitama: 2014–2015
- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama:2016–present
See also
[edit]- Japan Football Association(JFA)
- List of women's football clubs in Japan
- 2022–23 in Japanese football
References
[edit]- ^ProfileArchived2012-11-27 at theWayback Machinein the L. League's website
- ^L. League tablesin soccerway
- ^ "PLAYER & STAFF | ちふれASエルフェン kỳ ngọc"(in Japanese). as-elfen.co.jp.Retrieved3 September2023.
External links
[edit]- Official website(in Japanese)