Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata (アルビレックス新潟, Arubirekkusu Nīgata) is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. They currently play in J1 League after promoted from J2 League as champions in 2022.

This article is about the men's football club based in Japan. For the women's team, see Albirex Niigata Ladies.
Albirex Niigata
Full nameAlbirex Niigata
Nickname(s)Albi
Founded1955 (1955)
GroundDenka Big Swan Stadium,
Niigata
Capacity42,300
ChairmanDaisuke Korenaga
ManagerRikizo Matsuhashi
LeagueJ1 League
2023J1 League, 10th of 18
WebsiteClub website
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