| 2017 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager |  |
| Stadium | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| J2 League | 6th |
2017 JEF United Chiba season.
| 2017 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | |
| Stadium | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| J2 League | 6th |
2017 JEF United Chiba season.
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