Cerezo Osaka
Coach:
Arthur Papas
Establishment Date:
1993
League Affiliation:
JPN J1
Stadium:
Kincho Stadium
Seating Capacity:
17892
Team Info
Cerezo Osaka is a prominent J1 League club based in Osaka, Japan, sharing the city with rivals Gamba Osaka. The team, whose name means "Cherry Blossom" in Spanish and Portuguese, plays its home matches at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai and the Kincho Stadium. Founded in 1957, the club has a rich history, originally as the Yanmar Diesel company team before becoming Cerezo Osaka in 1993. Their pink kits are iconic in Japanese football. A key era saw them become a cup specialist, winning the Emperor's Cup and J.League Cup multiple times in the 2010s and developing world-class talents like Shinji Kagawa and Takumi Minamino. The modern Cerezo side is known for its attractive, technical football and excellent youth development, consistently finishing in the upper half of J1 and challenging for continental qualification. The "Sakura" supporters are among the most passionate in Japan, creating a vibrant and colorful matchday experience.
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JPN J1 2026 2026/05/17
Cerezo Osaka
14:00
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Nagoya Grampus
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Shunta Tanaka
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