At a glance
J2 League hubMost valuable players10 in squad
Takumi TsuchiyaMidfield - Defensive Midfield · 22
€450k
Edu ManchaDefender - Centre-Back · 30
€300k
Taiga SonDefender - Centre-Back · 27
€275k
Val SoaresMidfield - Defensive Midfield · 29
€200k
NeemiasAttack - Centre-Forward · 26
€125k
Kazuhiro SatoMidfield - Defensive Midfield · 35
€100k
Club records1999 to 23/24
27Seasons in dataset
101Players ever
€300kBiggest signing
€800kBiggest sale
21Most goals, one player, one season
About Ventforet Kofu
Ventforet Kofu is a Japanese professional football club from Kōfu in Yamanashi Prefecture. The team currently competes in the J2 League, Japanese second tier of professional football, hosting their home matches in the JIT Recycle Ink Stadium, located in Kōfu.
Squad size10active players
Avg age32.6years
Domestic6Japan
Foreigners440% of squad
EU passport1non-EU: 9
Nationalities3different countries
Age distribution
0
U18
1
18-22
1
23-26
3
27-30
5
31+
Position breakdown
GK
1 (10%)
DEF
3 (30%)
MID
5 (50%)
FWD
1 (10%)
40%
foreign players
4 of 10
33.0y
avg squad age
1
Goalkeepers
3
Defenders
5
Midfielders
1
Attackers
| Player | Pos | Age | Nationality | Foot | Height | Contract | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takumi Tsuchiya |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 22 | Japan | right | 180.00m | 2026-01-31 | €450k |
| Edu Mancha |
Defender - Centre-Back | 30 | Brazil | left | 187.00m | 2025-12-31 | €300k |
| Taiga Son |
Defender - Centre-Back | 27 | Japan | left | 187.00m | 2026-01-31 | €275k |
| Val Soares |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 29 | Brazil | right | 178.00m | - | €200k |
| Neemias |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 26 | Brazil | right | 186.00m | 2025-12-31 | €125k |
| Kazuhiro Sato |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 35 | Japan | right | 176.00m | 2026-01-31 | €100k |
 Renato Augusto |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 34 | Brazil Portugal | right | 185.00m | - | €75k |
 Yoshifumi Kashiwa |
Midfield - Left Midfield | 39 | Japan | right | 168.00m | 2026-01-31 | €75k |
 Kohei Kawata |
Goalkeeper | 38 | Japan | right | 184.00m | 2026-01-31 | €50k |
 Hideomi Yamamoto |
Defender - Centre-Back | 46 | Japan | right | 175.00m | 2026-01-31 | - |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 2025-03-26 | Neemias | Attack - Centre-Forward | Vilaverdense | Transfer | - |
| 21/22 | 2022-02-01 | - | Kanto G. Univ. | Transfer | - | |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-01 | Takumi Tsuchiya | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Kashiwa Reysol | Loan | - |
| 06/07 | 2006-08-01 | - | Ipatinga FC | Transfer | - | |
| 07/08 | 2007-12-31 | - | Ehime FC | Return from loan | - | |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-05 | Shigeru Yokotani | Midfield - Central Midfield | Omiya Ardija | Transfer | - |
| 23/24 | 2024-02-01 | Taiga Son | Defender - Centre-Back | Sagan Tosu | Transfer | - |
| 12/13 | 2013-06-28 | - | Without Club | Transfer | - | |
| 08/09 | 2009-02-01 | - | Oita Trinita | Loan | - | |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | - | Oita Trinita | Transfer | - | |
| 20/21 | 2021-02-01 | Paulo Baya | Attack - Left Winger | Cascavel-PR | Loan | - |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-01 | Yukio Tsuchiya | Defender - Centre-Back | Tokyo Verdy | Transfer | - |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-31 | Yukio Tsuchiya | Defender - Centre-Back | Kyoto Sanga | Return from loan | - |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-01 | - | Nipp. Sp. Sc. U | Transfer | - | |
| 13/14 | 2014-01-07 | - | Nagoya Grampus | Transfer | - | |
| 16/17 | 2017-03-13 | - | JEF Utd. Chiba | Loan | - | |
| 17/18 | 2018-02-01 | - | JEF Utd. Chiba | Transfer | - | |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Loan | - | |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Shinya Kato | Goalkeeper | Kashiwa Reysol | Transfer | - |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-02 | - | Central Coast | Loan | - | |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Masaki Yanagawa | Defender - Centre-Back | Vissel Kobe | Loan | - |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Toshihiko Uchiyama | Defender - Left-Back | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | - |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Teruaki Kobayashi | Defender - Centre-Back | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | - |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | - | Umm Salal SC | Loan | - | |
| 15/16 | 2016-08-03 | - | Without Club | Transfer | - | |
| 06/07 | 2007-02-01 | - | FC Tokyo | Loan | - | |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-01 | Fernandinho | Attack - Left Winger | Without Club | Transfer | - |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Transfer | - | |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Transfer | - | |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | - | Mito HollyHock | Transfer | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-08 | - | Yokohama F. M. | Transfer | - | |
| 08/09 | 2009-02-01 | Kota Ogi | Goalkeeper | Vissel Kobe | Loan | - |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | Kota Ogi | Goalkeeper | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | - |
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | Mike Havenaar | Attack - Centre-Forward | Yokohama F. M. | Transfer | - |
| 19/20 | 2020-03-26 | Mike Havenaar | Attack - Centre-Forward | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | - |
| 16/17 | 2017-02-01 | - | Gamba Osaka | Transfer | - | |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Masaki Kinoshita | Goalkeeper | Roasso Kumamoto | Transfer | - |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-09 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Transfer | - | |
| 11/12 | 2012-02-01 | Hiroyuki Takasaki | Attack - Centre-Forward | Urawa Reds | Transfer | - |
| 21/22 | 2021-10-01 | Hiroyuki Takasaki | Attack - Centre-Forward | Without Club | Transfer | - |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 2026-01-31 | Takumi Tsuchiya | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Kashiwa Reysol | Return from loan | - |
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | - | Ehime FC | Loan | - | |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-01 | - | Ehime FC | Transfer | - | |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-04 | Shigeru Yokotani | Midfield - Central Midfield | Ehime FC | Transfer | - |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-01 | - | Without Club | Transfer | - | |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-31 | - | Oita Trinita | Return from loan | - | |
| 19/20 | 2020-02-01 | - | Retired | Transfer | - | |
| 21/22 | 2021-12-31 | Paulo Baya | Attack - Left Winger | Cascavel-PR | Return from loan | - |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-09 | Yukio Tsuchiya | Defender - Centre-Back | Kyoto Sanga | Loan | - |
| 17/18 | 2018-02-01 | Yukio Tsuchiya | Defender - Centre-Back | Tokyo 23 | Transfer | - |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-01 | - | JEF Utd. Chiba | Transfer | - | |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-31 | - | JEF Utd. Chiba | Return from loan | - | |
| 18/19 | 2019-02-19 | - | Tokyo City | Transfer | - | |
| 01/02 | 2001-12-31 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Return from loan | - | |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Shinya Kato | Goalkeeper | Nagano Parceiro | Transfer | - |
| 25/26 | 2025-12-31 | - | Central Coast | Return from loan | - | |
| 10/11 | 2010-12-31 | Masaki Yanagawa | Defender - Centre-Back | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Toshihiko Uchiyama | Defender - Left-Back | Vegalta Sendai | Transfer | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Teruaki Kobayashi | Defender - Centre-Back | Sagan Tosu | Transfer | - |
| 12/13 | 2012-12-31 | - | Umm Salal SC | Return from loan | - | |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | - | Without Club | Transfer | - | |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-31 | - | FC Tokyo | Return from loan | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Fernandinho | Attack - Left Winger | Linense | Transfer | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | - | Mito HollyHock | Transfer | - | |
| 13/14 | 2014-01-17 | - | Nagano Parceiro | Transfer | - | |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-09 | - | Shimizu S-Pulse | Transfer | - | |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-13 | - | Muangthong Utd. | Transfer | - | |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-31 | Kota Ogi | Goalkeeper | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | - |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-06 | Kota Ogi | Goalkeeper | Nagoya Grampus | Transfer | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Mike Havenaar | Attack - Centre-Forward | Vitesse | Transfer | - |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-26 | Mike Havenaar | Attack - Centre-Forward | Bombon. Gifu | Transfer | - |
| 19/20 | 2020-02-01 | - | Retired | Transfer | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-01 | Masaki Kinoshita | Goalkeeper | Nagano Parceiro | Transfer | - |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-28 | - | FC Ryukyu | Transfer | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-11 | Hiroyuki Takasaki | Attack - Centre-Forward | Tokushima Vort. | Transfer | - |
| 21/22 | 2022-02-01 | Hiroyuki Takasaki | Attack - Centre-Forward | Ante. Shiojiri | Transfer | - |
| 11/12 | 2011-08-01 | - | FC Tokyo | Loan | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-14 | - | Gainare Tottori | Transfer | - | |
| 12/13 | 2013-05-01 | - | Figueirense FC | Transfer | - | |
| 13/14 | 2013-08-10 | Hugo Almeida | Attack - Centre-Forward | Roasso Kumamoto | Transfer | - |
| Nationality | Players | % of squad |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 6 | 60% |
| Brazil | 3 | 30% |
| Brazil Portugal | 1 | 10% |
| Season | Competition |
|---|---|
| 23/24 | AFC Champions League |
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2025 | J. League Cup |
| 2025 | J2 League |
| 2024 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2024 | J. League Cup |
| 2024 | J2 League |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2023 | J2 League |
| 2023 | Jap. Super Cup |
| 2022 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2022 | J2 League |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2021 | J2 League |
| 2020 | J2 League |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2019 | J1 Play-off |
| 2019 | J2 League |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2018 | J. League Cup |
| 2018 | J2 League |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2017 | J. League Cup |
| 2017 | J1 League |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2016 | J. League Cup |
| 2016 | J1 - 1st Stage |
| 2016 | J1 - 2nd Stage |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2015 | J. League Cup |
| 2015 | J1 - 1st Stage |
| 2015 | J1 - 2nd Stage |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2014 | J. League Cup |
| 2014 | J.League Div.1 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2013 | J. League Cup |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2011 | J. League Cup |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup |
| 2008 | J.League Div.2 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup |
Affiliated B-teams, reserve squads and youth/development teams.
| Player | Pos | Nat | Mat | Min | G | A | G+A | Pen | YC | RC | G/90 | A/90 | G+A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Woud |
Goalkeeper | New Zealand Netherlands | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kohei Kawata |
Goalkeeper |  Japan |
3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Getulio |
Attack - Centre-Forward |  Brazil |
4 | 222 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
 Peter Utaka |
Attack - Centre-Forward | Nigeria Belgium | 8 | 154 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.75 | 0.00 | 1.75 |
 Adaílton |
Attack - Left Winger | Brazil |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Kosuke Taketomi |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Japan |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hideomi Yamamoto |
Defender - Centre-Back | Japan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Cristiano |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Brazil |
5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kazuhiro Sato |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Japan |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Yuta Imazu |
Defender - Centre-Back | Japan |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Takahiro Iida |
Defender - Right-Back | Japan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Edu Mancha |
Defender - Centre-Back | Brazil |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Ryotaro Nakamura |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Japan |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taiga Son |
Defender - Centre-Back | Japan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently asked about Ventforet Kofu
What is Ventforet Kofu?
Ventforet Kofu is a professional football club based in Japan, competing in J2 League.
How many players are in Ventforet Kofu's squad?
Ventforet Kofu currently has 10 players in the first-team squad in our database.
What league does Ventforet Kofu play in?
Ventforet Kofu plays in J2 League.