Albirex Niigata

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 compete in the J1 League after earning promotion from the J2 League as champions in 2022. 

History
The club was founded in 1955.
1955-1994 Niigata Eleven
1995-1996 Albireo Niigata
1997-present Albirex Niigata

League title
J2 League : 1
2003

League position
2011 : J1 League - 14th
2012 : J1 League - 15th
2013 : J1 League - 7th
2014 : J1 League - 12th
2015 : J1 League - 15th
2016 : J1 League - 15th
2017 : J1 League - 17th
2018 : J2 League - 16th
2019 : J2 League - 10th
2020 : J2 League - 11th

Former position

 Notable achievement 
The team has some notable achievements.

In 2009, Pedro Bispo Moreira Júnior made three goals in one game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.WorldFootball.net,  "3 Goals in one game". Retrieved 2012-7-5.

In 2010, Marcio Richardez scored three times in one game against Vegalta Sendai.

Related pages 
 Sports in Japan
 List of Japanese football teams
 List of Albirex Niigata players

 References 

Other websites

 Albirex Niigata website 
 J.League Club Guide 

Category:Japanese football clubs
Category:Niigata Prefecture
Category:1955 establishments in Japan