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| Full name | Chifure AS Elfen Saitama | ||
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| Nickname(s) | AS Saitama | ||
| Founded | 1991 | ||
| Chairman | Hideo Saotome | ||
| Head coach | Ikegaya Takashi | ||
| League | WE League | ||
| 2022–23 | WE League, 11th of 11 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (ちふれASエルフェン埼玉) is a Japanese women's football club from Saitama.[1] Founded in 1991, they have played in the WE League since 2021.[2]
Kits
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (chest) | Shirt sponsor (sleeve) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | X-girl | Chifure | |
| 2022–2023 | Tamura | ||
| 2023–2024 | 
Mascot
Elrun
- A symbol of peace that brings smiles and abundance.
- The guardian deity of the stadium, who encourages everyone's peace of mind, safety, and free interaction.
- The motif is the adorable and agile giant flying squirrel that inhabits the mountains of Saitama.
- Gender: Genderless.
Chi-chan
- The stadium's symbol of good luck, which is said to bring happiness when you meet it.
- "Erurun" was created with her magical powers, and even Chichaku is a big presence.
- The motif is the wild bird "kingfisher" that emits vivid colors in the clear waters of Saitama.
- Gender: Genderless.
Nyatetsu
- I love to be mischievous and have fun. A friend of the stadium who is honest and kind.
- The motif is a “street cat” that is strong, reliable, and lively.
- Gender: Genderless.
Staff
- As of 14 June 2022
- Manager: Tomoe Tanabe
- Assistant manager: Teppei Noguchi
- Goalkeeping coach: Nozomi Yamago
- Physical coach and trainer: Mitsui Hisatsugu
- Technical Staff: Yuhei Itagaki
- Trainer: Yuka Ito
- Competent: Misato Nunoyama
Players
Current squad
- As of 3 September 2023.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
Domestic
- Nadeshiko League Division 2
- Nadeshiko League Cup Division 2
- Runners-up (1): 2019
 
Season-by-season record
| Season | Domestic League | Empress's Cup | Nadeshiko League Cup/WE League Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | Level | Place | Tms. | |||
| 1993 | 3 | 2nd | — | DNQ | — | |
| 1994 | 2nd | — | DNQ | — | ||
| 1995 | 2nd | — | DNQ | — | ||
| 1996 | Champions | — | DNQ | — | ||
| 1997 | Champions | — | Second round | — | ||
| 1998 | 2nd | — | DNQ | — | ||
| 1999 | Champions | — | DNQ | — | ||
| 2000 | 2 | 8 | DNQ | — | ||
| 2001 | 2nd | 8 | Second round | — | ||
| 2002 | 1 | 8th | 11 | Second round | — | |
| 2003 | 10th | 13 | Second round | — | ||
| 2004 | 2 | 3rd | 6 | First round | — | |
| 2005 | 4th | 7 | Second round | — | ||
| 2006 | Nadeshiko Div.2 | 5th | 8 | Third round | — | |
| 2007 | 4th | 8 | Third round | Group stage | ||
| 2008 | 3rd | 9 | Second round | — | ||
| 2009 | Champions | 8 | Third round | — | ||
| 2010 | 1 | 9th | 10 | Second round | Group stage | |
| 2011 | 8th | 9 | Quarter-finals | — | ||
| 2012 | 9th | 10 | Quarter-finals | Group stage | ||
| 2013 | 2 | 2nd | 16 | Third round | — | |
| 2014 | 1 | 8th | 10 | Third round | — | |
| 2015 | 10th | 10 | Quarter-finals | — | ||
| 2016 | 2 | 2nd | 10 | Third round | Group stage / Div.2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 9th | 10 | Third round | Group stage | |
| 2018 | 2 | 3rd | 10 | First round | Group stage | |
| 2019 | 3rd | 10 | Semi-finals | Runners-up / Div.2 | ||
| 2020 | 2nd | 10 | Third round | Cancelled | ||
| 1 | 11th | 11 | Fourth round | — | ||
| 11th | 11 | Semi-finals | Group stage | |||
| TBD | 12 | TBD | TBD | |||
Transition of team name
- AS Elfen FC: 1991–2001
- AS Elfen Sayama FC: 2002–2013
- AS Elfen Saitama: 2014–2015
- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama: 2016–present
See also
References
- ↑ Profile Archived 2012-11-27 at the Wayback Machine in the L. League's website
- ↑ L. League tables in soccerway.com
- ↑ "PLAYER & STAFF | ちふれASエルフェン埼玉" (in Japanese). www.as-elfen.co.jp. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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