Who started Albirex Niigata's last match?

Albirex Niigata's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Japan J2 League: N. Baumann, F. Hayakawa, J. Geria, K. Funaki, T. Kato, M. Moraes, E. Shirai, Y. Onishi, K. Shimabuku, Iury Castilho, Y. Wakatsuki.

What was Albirex Niigata's last result?

Albirex Niigata drew with Blaublitz Akita 2–2 on 26 Sept 2026.

When did Albirex Niigata last win?

Albirex Niigata last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Jubilo Iwata 2–1.

Who has made the most starts for Albirex Niigata this season?

K. Funaki leads with 3 starts for Albirex Niigata across all competitions this season.

Which Albirex Niigata goalkeeper has started the most this season?

N. Baumann has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.

Which Albirex Niigata defender has started the most this season?

K. Funaki has made the most starts as defender for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.

Which Albirex Niigata midfielder has started the most this season?

E. Shirai has made the most starts as midfielder for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.

Albirex Niigata lineup vs Tokushima Vortis

Albirex Niigata's expected lineup vs Tokushima Vortis, Sat 3 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Baumann (3); Funaki (3), Kato (2), Hayakawa (2), Geria (2); Shirai (3), Shimabuku (3), Onishi (2), Kasai (2); Konagaya (2), Wakatsuki (2). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Blaublitz Akita match on 26 Sep.

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TRANSFEROkumura leaves for Mito Hollyhock4 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERCastilho joins on loan from Coritiba31 Jul · Loan
TRANSFERKuwayama joins on loan from Machida Zelvia30 Jun · Loan
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Albirex Niigata predicted lineup vs Tokushima Vortis

MOST USED XI

Albirex Niigata's expected lineup at home to Tokushima Vortis in the J2 League is built from the XI they have started most often across 3 official matches: Baumann in goal, a back four of Funaki, Kato, Hayakawa and Geria, and Konagaya and Wakatsuki further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Albirex Niigata, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.

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Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Albirex Niigata's expected lineup?: Albirex Niigata's expected lineup at home to Tokushima Vortis in the J2 League is built from the XI they have started most often across 3 official matches: Baumann in goal, a back four of Funaki, Kato, Hayakawa and Geria, and Konagaya and Wakatsuki further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI: Baumann, Funaki, Kato, Hayakawa, Geria, Shirai, Shimabuku, Onishi, Kasai, Konagaya, Wakatsuki.
Who started Albirex Niigata's last match?: Albirex Niigata's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Japan J2 League: N. Baumann, F. Hayakawa, J. Geria, K. Funaki, T. Kato, M. Moraes, E. Shirai, Y. Onishi, K. Shimabuku, Iury Castilho, Y. Wakatsuki.
What was Albirex Niigata's last result?: Albirex Niigata drew with Blaublitz Akita 2–2 on 26 Sept 2026.
When did Albirex Niigata last win?: Albirex Niigata last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Jubilo Iwata 2–1.
Who has made the most starts for Albirex Niigata this season?: K. Funaki leads with 3 starts for Albirex Niigata across all competitions this season.
Which Albirex Niigata goalkeeper has started the most this season?: N. Baumann has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Albirex Niigata defender has started the most this season?: K. Funaki has made the most starts as defender for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Albirex Niigata midfielder has started the most this season?: E. Shirai has made the most starts as midfielder for Albirex Niigata this season, starting 3 matches.