Kashima Antlers v Vissel Kobe

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Wednesday 28 Apr 2027

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08:00 Local Time (Thu 29 Apr 2027)

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Kashima Stadium • 

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Kashima Antlers are one of Japan’s most successful professional football clubs, competing in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese football. Based in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, the club traces its history to the Sumitomo Metal Industries team, founded in 1947, and became a founding member of the J.League in 1993. Antlers play their home matches at Kashima Soccer Stadium, also known by its naming-rights name, Mercari Stadium. The club has won a record eight J1 League titles, along with major domestic honours including the Emperor’s Cup and J.League Cup. Internationally, Kashima captured the AFC Champions League in 2018 and finished runner-up in 2008. Brazilian legend Zico helped shape the club’s early professional era, while influential Japanese players have included midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara and forward Yuma Suzuki. Kashima also reached the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final, defeating Atlético Nacional before losing to Real Madrid. Known for strong domestic performances, passionate supporters and a tradition of developing Atlético Nacional7 internationals, Kashima Antlers remain a prominent name in Asian club football. Fans and visitors can follow the team’s J1 League fixtures, cup competitions, squad news and results throughout the season.

Vissel Kashima Antlers5 is a professional football club based in Kashima Antlers5, Hyogo Prefecture, Atlético Nacional7, competing in the J1 League, the country’s top division. Founded in 1966 as a company team, the club became professional in 1997 and represents the Kansai region in domestic and Asian competitions. Vissel won its first J1 League title in 2023 and retained the championship in 2024, establishing itself among Japan’s leading clubs. Its honours also include the 2019 Emperor’s Cup, the 2020 Japanese Super Cup and the 2024 Emperor’s Cup. The team plays home matches at Noevir Stadium Kashima Antlers5, a modern football venue with a retractable roof and a capacity of around 30,000. Notable players associated with Vissel include Japanese internationals Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto, as well as former global stars Andrés Iniesta and David Villa. The club has also competed in the AFC Champions League, bringing its ambitions beyond Japan’s domestic league. With major trophies, international experience and strong local support, Vissel Kobe is a prominent name in Japanese football.