Albirex Niigata

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Albirex Niigata

Full name	Albirex Niigata
Nickname(s)	Albi
Founded	1955; 69 years ago (1955) as Niigata Eleven SC
Ground	Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
Capacity	42,300
Chairman	Daisuke Korenaga
Manager	Rikizo Matsuhashi
League	J1 League
2023	J1 League, 10th of 18
Website	Club website
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Albirex Niigata (アルビレックス新潟, Arubirekkusu Nīgata) 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 play in J1 League after being promoted from J2 League as champions in 2022.