Mr. J3

YSCC have always been there in the third division, but Akio Yoshida has become a symbol of their presence.

Running to the Dream

After a long chase, FC Iwaki have finally reached pro-football. And that’s just the beginning.

An unexpected promotion brought SC Sagamihara to J2. The successive relegation made them understand what was wrong.

Miyazaki’s blessed players, a nice return to Gifu, and the “Stalph-olution” in Nagano: these have been the Top 10 moves in J3 last Winter.

A promoted and strong pack, the surprise from the North and a winger turned into striker: these have been the awards for 2021 in the third division.

Brenner was a crucial piece to put the Grulla’s run to promotion together, but the Brazilian showed a submerse tendency in J3.

Yuya Sato has been relevant mostly for his mistakes in the last years. Nevertheless, Kumamoto was his turning point.

Right when their prefectural rivals – Iwaki FC – are on their way to pro-world, Fukushima United FC are living the best season ever.

We feel like Oprah: “You get a new head coach, you get a new head coach, everyone gets a new head coach!”

For almost a decade, Iwate Grulla Morioka were just “a” team in J3 League. In 2021, they’ve become front-runners.