Results

Japan Football League 11/24 04:00 - Kochi United v Criacao Shinjuku D 0-0
Japan Football League 11/16 04:00 - Criacao Shinjuku v Minebea Mitsumi W 2-1
Japan Football League 11/11 10:20 - Criacao Shinjuku v Atletico Suzuka Club L 0-3
Japan Football League 11/02 04:00 - Sony Sendai v Criacao Shinjuku L 1-0
Japan Football League 10/27 04:00 - Maruyasu Okazaki v Criacao Shinjuku W 1-2
Japan Football League 10/19 04:00 - Criacao Shinjuku v Briobecca Urayasu SC L 0-1
Japan Football League 10/13 04:00 - Reinmeer Aomori v Criacao Shinjuku D 0-0
Japan Football League 10/05 04:00 - Criacao Shinjuku v Yokogawa Musashino FC D 1-1
Japan Football League 09/28 09:00 - Tochigi City v Criacao Shinjuku D 0-0
Japan Football League 09/21 05:30 - FC Tiamo Hirakata v Criacao Shinjuku D 0-0
Japan Football League 09/16 08:00 - Criacao Shinjuku v Reilac Shiga W 1-0
Japan Football League 09/07 07:30 - Verspah Oita v Criacao Shinjuku D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 28 14 14
Wins 4 3 1
Draws 11 4 7
Losses 13 7 6
Goals for 17 11 6
Goals against 42 23 19
Clean sheets 9 3 6
Failed to score 14 5 9

Wikipedia - Criacao Shinjuku

Criacao Shinjuku (クリアソン新宿, Kuriason Shinjuku) is a Japanese semi-professional football club based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. They currently play in the Japan Football League, Japanese fourth tier football league, since 2022.

History

The club was founded by the current chairman Kazutomo Maruyama as a leisure club under the name Criacao in 2005 to create an opportunity to play football even after completing his studies at Rikkyō University. After Maruyama's professional return to Tokyo, he first registered for the Japan Football Association in 2009.

Club name

Criacao is from the Portuguese criação and means translated as much as "creation", "production". In doing so, the club alludes to the club's philosophy, which states it aims to achieve "continuous generation of enthusiasm in the world through football".

Road to the JFL

From 2010 to 2018, the club only played in the Tokyo Leagues, not going further than it until the club saw promotion on 2018, after finishing as runners-up in Tokyo's 1st division. After nine seasons the club finally got to debut at regional level, in the 2nd division of the Kantō Soccer League.

Immediately after being promoted to it, the club earned the division's title after winning 43 out of 51 possible points, and then, were promoted to the 1st division. Debuting on it in 2020, the club only earned a 5th-place finish.

In 2021, Criacao Shinjuku secured promotion for the Japan Football League (JFL), the 4th tier of Japanese football, via the Japanese Regional Football Champions League, which is JFL's promotion/relegation series.

JFL (2022–)

In 2022, Criacao Shinjuku finished in the 15th place of the competition, out of the 16 participating teams for the season. The club, however, was not relegated back to the Kantō League, as JFL's top 2 teams were promoted to the J3. Under the league system, Criacao would only be relegated as the 15th-placed team if no team earned promotion to the J3 during the season, which was not the case. The club also currently holds the Japan Football League attendance record, made on 9 October 2022. A crowd of 16,218 people watched the match between Suzuka Point Getters and Criacao Shinjuku at the Japan National Stadium, in Shinjuku, being the record heavily influenced by the presence of Japan former international Kazuyoshi Miura. The match ended in a 1–0 loss for Criacao.

On 26 September 2023, Criacao Shinjuku officially obtained a J3 League license.

The 2025 season is Criacao's fourth consecutive season in JFL.

Criacao Shinjuku is a dynamic and talented soccer team based in Japan. Known for their fast-paced and skillful style of play, the team is made up of a diverse group of players who bring a unique blend of creativity and determination to the field.

The team's home base in Shinjuku, a bustling district in Tokyo known for its vibrant energy and modernity, reflects their innovative approach to the game. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategy, Criacao Shinjuku is always looking to push the boundaries and challenge themselves to reach new heights in the world of soccer.

Fans of Criacao Shinjuku can expect to see exciting matches filled with thrilling goals, impressive passes, and a never-say-die attitude from the players. Whether they are competing in local leagues or international tournaments, the team always gives their all and leaves everything on the field.

With a dedicated fan base and a reputation for excellence, Criacao Shinjuku is a team to watch in the world of Japanese soccer. Their commitment to excellence and passion for the game make them a force to be reckoned with on the field.