Fixtures

Japan J-League 09/13 09:55 29 Fagiano Okayama vs Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 09/20 08:00 30 Nagoya Grampus vs Shonan Bellmare - View
Japan J-League 09/23 05:00 31 Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Grampus - View
Japan J-League 09/27 08:00 32 Nagoya Grampus vs Ilves - View
Japan J-League 10/04 04:30 33 Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka - View
Japan J-League 10/18 05:00 34 Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus - View

Results

Japan J-League 08/31 10:00 28 [16] Nagoya Grampus v FC Tokyo [15] D 1-1
Japan FA Cup 08/27 09:30 3 Nagoya Grampus v Serge Becerra L 2-4
Japan J-League 08/23 10:00 27 [16] Nagoya Grampus v Kawasaki Frontale [8] L 3-4
Japan J-League 08/16 10:00 26 [7] FK Decic Tuzi v Nagoya Grampus [16] L 2-1
Japan FA Cup 08/13 10:00 4 Tokyo Verdy v Nagoya Grampus W 1-2
Japan J-League 08/10 10:00 25 [16] Nagoya Grampus v Kyoto Sanga FC [4] L 1-2
Japan J-League 07/20 10:00 24 [20] Yokohama F-Marinos v Nagoya Grampus [14] L 3-0
Japan FA Cup 07/16 10:00 9 Roasso Kumamoto v Nagoya Grampus W 1-2
Japan J-League 07/05 10:00 23 [13] Nagoya Grampus v Tokyo Verdy [15] D 0-0
Japan J-League 06/28 10:00 22 [3] Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Nagoya Grampus [14] W 1-2
Japan J-League 06/21 10:00 21 [15] Nagoya Grampus v Shimizu S-Pulse [11] D 1-1
Japan J-League 06/15 09:00 20 [8] Vissel Kobe v Nagoya Grampus [14] L 2-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 49 24 25
Wins 16 9 7
Draws 12 6 6
Losses 21 9 12
Goals for 62 36 26
Goals against 67 31 36
Clean sheets 14 8 6
Failed to score 13 5 8

Wikipedia - Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus (名古屋グランパス, Nagoya Guranpasu); formerly known as Nagoya Grampus Eight (名古屋グランパスエイト, Nagoya Guranpasu Eito) is a Japanese association football club that plays in the J1 League, and have for all but one season since the inauguration of the league, following promotion from the J2 League in 2017.

Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and founded as the company team of the Toyota Motor Corp. in 1939, the club shares its home games between Mizuho Athletic Stadium (capacity 27,000 and the J.League's oldest serving stadium) and the much larger Toyota Stadium in the city of Toyota (capacity 45,000).

Grampus had its most successful season up to 1996 when it was managed by Arsène Wenger, well known for his subsequent exploits at Arsenal. They won the Emperor's Cup and finished second in the J.League, with their FR Yugoslavia captain Dragan Stojković being named J.League MVP. The 1995 success was eclipsed on November 20, 2010, when the club won its first J.League trophy, under the management of Stojković.

The team's name was derived from two prominent symbols of Nagoya. The first is the shachihoko (tiger-headed carp) statues atop Nagoya Castle, also called shachi; this word is a homophone with the Japanese word for orca, a species formerly referred to as "grampus". The second is the maru-hachi (circle-eight), Nagoya's official emblem. The team's mascot is Grampus-kun, an orca.

History

Japan Soccer League era

Toyota Motor SC was overshadowed by its colleague Toyota Automated Loom Works SC (founded in 1946 and which was one of the founding members of the Japan Soccer League). When Toyota ALW were relegated to regional leagues in 1968, Toyota Motor saw an opportunity to rise at their expense.

In 1972, the club was founding members of the JSL's Second Division and its inaugural champions. They remained in the JSL until the J.League's founding in 1993. They were relegated to the JSL Division 2 in 1977. In 1990, the club name was changed to "Nagoya Grampus Eight".

After a brief return in 1987–88, they were promoted for good in 1989–90 and remained in the top flight for 26 years, until 2016.

J.League era

Grampus Eight was an original member ("Original Ten") of the J.League in 1993. In 1996, future Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger led Grampus to the 1996 Emperor's Cup and a runners-up finish in the J.League, the club's best finish.

The team's name "Nagoya Grampus Eight" was changed to just "Nagoya Grampus" at the start of the 2008 season. In 2008, Nagoya appointed former player Dragan Stojković as manager. They finished in third place and qualified for the AFC Champions League for the first time. Stojković has since led the club to winning the J.League in the 2010 season, featuring a squad consisting of Marcus Tulio Tanaka, Mu Kanazaki, Seigo Narazaki, Yoshizumi Ogawa, Keiji Tamada and Joshua Kennedy. After a poor 2016 season, Grampus were relegated to J2 League for the first time in their history. Boško Gjurovski left his post as manager. On 4 January 2017, Yahiro Kazama was appointed as the club's new manager. On 3 December 2017, Grampus drew 0–0 against Avispa Fukuoka in the promotion playoff final, securing promotion back to J1 League at the first time of asking due to their higher regular season position than Avispa Fukuoka. On 23 September 2019, Massimo Ficcadenti was appointed as the club's new manager. The Italian manager led the club the winner of the J.League Cup in 2021. However, Grampus didn't renew a contract with Ficcadenti, and appointed Kenta Hasegawa as their new manager.

Kashima Soccer Stadium curse

Since Grampus were dealt a 5–0 defeat by the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium on 16 May in the 1993 J.League season opener, Grampus suffered a losing streak of 22 consecutive games to the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium which included Emperor's Cup and J.League Cup games. Grampus finally got their first victory over the Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium on 23 August of the 2008 J.League season, some 15 years later.


Nagoya Grampus is a professional soccer team based in Nagoya, Japan, competing in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese football. Founded in 1939, the club has a rich history and is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit. The team's colors are red and white, symbolizing their vibrant identity and connection to the local community.

Nagoya Grampus has enjoyed various successes over the years, including winning the J.League championship and the Emperor's Cup, showcasing their prowess on both domestic and international stages. The club has also been home to several notable players, including international stars and local talents, contributing to its reputation as a nurturing ground for soccer excellence.

The team's home matches are held at the Toyota Stadium, a modern venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans. With a commitment to developing young talent and a focus on attacking, entertaining soccer, Nagoya Grampus continues to strive for greatness in Japanese football, aiming to add more silverware to their storied history.