2016 season | |||
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Manager | Kim Jong-song | ||
Stadium | Okinawa Athletic Park Stadium | ||
J3 League | 8th | ||
2016 FC Ryukyu season.
As of 29 May 2016. [1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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