| 2016 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager |  |
| Stadium | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| J2 League | 2nd |
2016 Shimizu S-Pulse season.
| 2016 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | |
| Stadium | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| J2 League | 2nd |
2016 Shimizu S-Pulse season.
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