Vissel Kobe is a Japanese professional football club based in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The club was founded in 1966 as Kawasaki Steel SC, and played in the Japan Football League (JFL) until 1996, when they were promoted to the J1 League.
Vissel Kobe has won the Emperor’s Cup twice, in 2019 and 2020. The club has also finished runners-up in the J1 League twice, in 2020 and 2021.
Vissel Kobe is currently ranked 6th in the J1 League. The club is managed by Spanish manager Miguel Ángel Lotina, and is captained by Japanese defender Gotoku Sakai.
Vissel Kobe is rapidly rising on Google Trends TR because the club is currently in the midst of a successful season. The club is currently in contention for the J1 League title, and is also set to play in the AFC Champions League in 2023.
Vissel Kobe is also home to several high-profile players, including Andrés Iniesta, David Villa, and Thomas Vermaelen. These players have helped to raise the profile of the club, and have made Vissel Kobe one of the most popular teams in Japan.
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