Kashima Antlers, founded in 1946, competes in J1 League. Over the past 5 seasons, the club has played 180 league matches, recording 87 wins, 47 draws, and 46 losses, scoring 267 goals and conceding 183.
The club’s record signing is Leonardo (93/94), for a fee of € 6M; The record outgoing transfer is Keigo Tsunemoto (23/24), for € 3.6M.
The manager with the most matches in charge is Toninho Cerezo, who led the team in 726 games, achieving 372 wins, 114 draws, and 240 losses.
The team’s most frequent opponent is Nagoya Grampus, with a record of 58 wins, 8 draws, and 34 losses (194 goals for, 132 against). The next most frequent matchup is against Urawa Red Diamonds, with a record of 45 wins, 21 draws, and 31 losses (140 goals for, 117 against).
Basic Club Information
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| Kashima Antlers | |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Home Stadium | Kashima Soccer Stadium (Capacity: 40,728) |
| Manager | Toru Oniki |
| Official Website | https://www.antlers.co.jp/ |
Kashima Antlers Seasonal League Performance Trends
A visual overview of Kashima Antlers’s seasonal performance indicators — points, goals scored, and goals conceded.
League Performance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | League Position | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 1위 | 70 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| 23/24 | 5위 | 65 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 41 | 19 |
| 22/23 | 5위 | 52 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| 21/22 | 4위 | 52 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 5 |
| 20/21 | 4위 | 69 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 36 | 26 |
Major Titles and Honors
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AFC Champions League: 1 times (Most recent title: 17/18)
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Japanese Super Cup: 6 times (Most recent title: 16/17)
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Emperor's Cup: 5 times (Most recent title: 15/16)
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J. League Cup: 6 times (Most recent title: 14/15)
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J. League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Supercup: 2 times (Most recent title: 12/13)
Manager Records
| Manager | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toninho Cerezo | 726 | 372 | 114 | 240 | 51.2% |
| Oswaldo de Oliveira | 482 | 274 | 100 | 108 | 56.8% |
 Go Oiwa | 286 | 156 | 64 | 66 | 54.5% |
| João Carlos | 210 | 134 | 22 | 54 | 63.8% |
| Masatada Ishii | 192 | 118 | 14 | 60 | 61.5% |
Major Rivalries and Head-to-Head Records (Official League Matches)
| Opponent | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Grampus | 100 | 58 | 8 | 34 | 194 | 132 | 62 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 97 | 45 | 21 | 31 | 140 | 117 | 23 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 93 | 44 | 13 | 36 | 163 | 152 | 11 |
| Gamba Osaka | 92 | 47 | 18 | 27 | 158 | 107 | 51 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 88 | 45 | 12 | 31 | 151 | 127 | 24 |
Transfer Spending and Income (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Expenditure | Income | Net Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | € 0 | € 2.5M | -€ 2.5M |
| 23/24 | € 0 | € 4.6M | -€ 4.6M |
| 22/23 | € 25K | € 1.3M | -€ 1.3M |
| 21/22 | € 2M | € 0 | € 2M |
| 20/21 | € 1.3M | € 0 | € 1.3M |
A positive net spending (+) indicates higher expenditure than income.
Record Transfers (Incoming)
Record Transfers (Outgoing)
| Player | Season | Fee | To Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keigo Tsunemoto | 23/24 | € 3.6M | |
 Caio Lucas | 16/17 | € 3M | Al-Ain FC |
| Gen Shoji | 18/19 | € 3M |  Toulouse |
| Takayuki Suzuki | 05/06 | € 2.5M |  Red Star |
| Kaishu Sano | 24/25 | € 2.5M |  Mainz |
Home Match Attendance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Matches | Total Attendance | Average Attendance | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 18 | 483,536 | 26,863 | +16.7% |
| 23/24 | 19 | 437,507 | 23,026 | +4.5% |
| 22/23 | 17 | 374,521 | 22,030 | +36.3% |
| 21/22 | 17 | 274,729 | 16,160 | +106.7% |
| 20/21 | 19 | 148,543 | 7,818 | +27.9% |
Kashima Antlers All-Time Record and Key Statistics
| Season | Pos | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Avg Att | Spend | Income | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/25 | 1 | 70 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 26,863 | € 0 | € 2M 500K | -€ 2M 500K |
23/24 | 5 | 65 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 23,026 | € 0 | € 4M 600K | -€ 4M 600K |
22/23 | 5 | 52 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 22,030 | € 25,000 | € 1M 300K | -€ 1M 275K |
21/22 | 4 | 52 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 16,160 | € 2M | € 0 | € 2M |
20/21 | 4 | 69 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 36 | 26 | 7,818 | € 1M 330K | € 0 | € 1M 330K |
19/20 | 5 | 59 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 44 | 11 | 6,114 | € 1M 350K | € 1M 100K | € 250,000 |
18/19 | 3 | 63 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 54 | 30 | 24 | 20,569 | € 3M 410K | € 3M | € 410,000 |
17/18 | 3 | 56 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 50 | 39 | 11 | 19,433 | € 1M 200K | € 0 | € 1M 200K |
16/17 | 2 | 72 | 23 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 20,041 | € 0 | € 3M | -€ 3M |
13/14 | 3 | 60 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 17,664 | € 0 | € 500,000 | € −500,000 |
11/12 | 11 | 46 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 50 | 43 | 7 | 15,381 | € 0 | € 200,000 | € −200,000 |
10/11 | 6 | 50 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 53 | 40 | 13 | 16,156 | € 2M 725K | € 2M 600K | € 125,000 |
09/10 | 4 | 60 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 20,966 | € 1M | € 0 | € 1M |
05/06 | 6 | 58 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 62 | 53 | 9 | 15,433 | € 0 | € 2M 500K | -€ 2M 500K |
03/04 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 17,585 | € 1M 500K | € 0 | € 1M 500K |
94/95 | 8 | 42 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 19,140 | € 1M 750K | € 0 | € 1M 750K |
93/94 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 16,811 | € 6M | € 0 | € 6M |
