Vissel Kobe is a professional football club based in Kobe, Japan, competing in the top-flight J1 League. The team plays its home matches at the magnificent Noevir Stadium Kobe, overlooking the port. Founded in 1966, the club is owned by the Rakuten conglomerate and wears distinctive crimson red kits. Vissel Kobe's history was transformed in the late 2010s with massive investment, leading to a star-studded era featuring global icons like Andrés Iniesta and David Villa. This culminated in the club's golden period, winning their first major trophy—the Emperor's Cup—in 2019, followed by a historic league and cup double in 2023, cementing their status as Japanese football's new powerhouse. The modern squad, while evolving past its superstar era, remains packed with quality Japanese internationals and high-caliber imports, playing a possession-dominant and technically exquisite style. The fan base has grown exponentially, creating a vibrant and sophisticated matchday atmosphere in Kobe. In essence, Vissel Kobe has completed a journey from mid-table obscurity to becoming the standard-bearers for excellence and ambition in the J1 League.