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Urawa Red Diamonds is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Japan and Asia. Based in Saitama, the club has a passionate fan base and a strong history in domestic and international competitions.
Club Overview
- Full Name: Urawa Red Diamonds
- Founded: 1950 (as Mitsubishi Motors Football Club)
- Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 (Capacity: ~63,700)
- Nickname: "Reds"
- League: J1 League (Japan’s top division)
Achievements
- J1 League Titles: 2 (2006, 2020)
- Emperor’s Cup Titles: 8 (One of Japan’s most successful clubs in the competition)
- J.League Cup: 2
- AFC Champions League Titles: 3 (2007, 2017, 2022)
- AFC Super Cup: 1
- FIFA Club World Cup: Best finish – 3rd place (2007)
Rivalry
- Biggest Rival: Kashima Antlers (One of Japan’s biggest rivalries)
- Other Rivalries:
- Gamba Osaka
- FC Tokyo
Famous Players (Past & Present)
- Shinji Ono – One of Japan’s greatest midfielders.
- Yuki Abe – Longtime Urawa captain and leader.
- Tomoyuki Sakai – Key player in their early 2000s success.
- Kasper Junker – Danish striker who played a crucial role in recent seasons.
- Alexander Scholz – European defender who helped the club win the AFC Champions League.
Recent Success
- Won the AFC Champions League in 2022, making them one of the most dominant clubs in Asia.
- Regularly competes in the J1 League and international tournaments.
- Strong performances in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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