Cerezo Osaka
- Alias
- Cerezo O
- Leagues Played
- Japan J-League 318 Japan J2-League 88 Japan J-League Cup 62 Japan Cup 23 AFC Champions League 14 Japan FA Cup 10 Elite Club Friendlies 3 Japan Super Cup 1 Club Friendly List 1 AFC Champions League Qualification 1
- Links
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- Related Teams
- Cerezo Osaka U23 Cerezo Osaka Women Cerezo Osaka U19
Fixtures
| Japan FA Cup | 07/16 09:30 | 9 |
Cerezo Osaka vs
Tokushima Vortis
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| Japan J-League | 07/19 10:00 | 24 |
Shonan Bellmare
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Cerezo Osaka
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| Japan J-League | 08/11 10:00 | 25 |
Cerezo Osaka vs
Albirex Niigata
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| Japan J-League | 08/16 10:00 | 26 |
Machida Zelvia
vs
Cerezo Osaka
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| Japan J-League | 08/23 10:00 | 27 |
Cerezo Osaka vs
Vissel Kobe
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| Japan J-League | 08/31 10:00 | 28 |
Cerezo Osaka vs
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Results
| Japan J-League | 07/05 10:00 | 23 |
[9] Cerezo Osaka v
Gamba Osaka
[12] 
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L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J-League | 06/21 09:30 | 21 |
[9] Cerezo Osaka v
Tokyo Verdy
[14] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Japan J-League | 06/14 10:00 | 20 |
[18] FC Tokyo
v
Cerezo Osaka [8]
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D | 2-2 | |
| Japan FA Cup | 06/11 10:00 | 8 |
Cerezo Osaka v
Arterivo Wakayama
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W | 5-0 | |
| Japan J-League Cup | 06/08 09:00 | 636 |
Yokohama FC
v
Cerezo Osaka
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L | 4-0 | |
| Japan J-League Cup | 06/04 10:00 | 636 |
Cerezo Osaka v
Yokohama FC
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W | 4-1 | |
| Japan J-League | 06/01 06:00 | 19 |
[8] Cerezo Osaka v
Shimizu S-Pulse
[9] 
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W | 4-2 | |
| Japan J-League | 05/28 10:30 | 22 |
[5] Urawa Red Diamonds
v
Cerezo Osaka [8]
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 05/24 06:00 | 18 |
[11] Cerezo Osaka v
Avispa Fukuoka
[13] 
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W | 2-0 | |
| Japan J-League Cup | 05/21 10:00 | 9 |
Kyoto Sanga FC
v
Cerezo Osaka
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W | 1-4 | |
| Japan J-League | 05/18 06:00 | 17 |
[12] Kawasaki Frontale
v
Cerezo Osaka [9]
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L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 05/11 06:00 | 16 |
[12] Cerezo Osaka v
Yokohama F-Marinos
[20] 
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W | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
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| Matches played | 47 | 23 | 24 |
| Wins | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Draws | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Losses | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Goals for | 71 | 35 | 36 |
| Goals against | 68 | 27 | 41 |
| Clean sheets | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Wikipedia - Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka (セレッソ大阪, Seresso Ōsaka) is a Japanese professional football club based in Osaka. The club currently plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The club's name Cerezo (Spanish for cherry blossom) is also the flower of the city of Osaka. The official hometowns of the club are Osaka and Sakai. There exists a local rivalry with Suita-based Gamba Osaka.
History
Beginnings (1957–1992)
The club, originally called Yanmar Diesel, started in 1957 as the company team of Yanmar and was an original founder ("Original Eight") of the now-disbanded Japan Soccer League (JSL) in 1965. With four Japanese league titles to its credit, it was a mainstay of the JSL Division 1 until 1990 when it was first relegated, and joined the former Japan Football League (JFL) in 1992.
Privatised and registered under a new name (1993–present)
In 1993, the club incorporated as Osaka Football Club Co., Ltd. and adopted the name Cerezo Osaka after a public contest. In 1994, they won the Japan Football League championship and was promoted to the J1 League in 1995. This also coincided with a run to the finals of the Emperor's Cup, which they lost to Bellmare Hiratsuka.
Cerezo has been relegated from J1 to J2 on three occasions, but are currently playing in the J1 league. The club had an impressive third-place finish in the 2017 season.
Taste of silverware
On 4 November 2017, Cerezo won the 2017 J.League Cup, the first major title in their club history, defeating Kawasaki Frontale 2–0.
On 1 January 2018, Cerezo won the 2017 Emperor's Cup, securing their second major title. The final match was against Yokohama F. Marinos, where Cerezo won 2–1 in extra time with Kota Mizunuma scoring the winner.
On 10 February 2018, Cerezo won the 2018 Japanese Super Cup winning 3–2 against Kawasaki Frontale.
In May 2018, the club changed its incorporated name from Osaka Football Club Co., Ltd. to Cerezo Osaka Co., Ltd.
In 2022, the club got close to winning the J.League Cup for their second title, but blew a 1–0 lead to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in injury time after Hiroshima player Pieros Sotiriou scored two goals in the 96th and 101st minutes of the match to give the opponent the J.League Cup.
On 1 February 2023, Cerezo signed former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United player, Shinji Kagawa on a two-years contract.
The team's colors are pink and white, symbolizing the beauty and spirit of the cherry blossoms, and they play their home matches at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai, a modern venue that can accommodate over 47,000 spectators. Cerezo Osaka has enjoyed various successes over the years, including domestic league titles and cup victories, and has also made notable appearances in international competitions.
Cerezo is known for its attacking style of play, emphasizing skillful ball movement and teamwork. The club has produced and nurtured numerous talented players, contributing to the development of Japanese soccer on both domestic and international stages. With a commitment to excellence and a strong community presence, Cerezo Osaka continues to be a prominent force in Japanese football, inspiring fans and aspiring players alike.