AS Laranja Kyoto
AS Laranja Kyoto (AS.ラランジャ京都, E Esu Raranja Kyoto) is a Japanese professional football club based in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. They play in the Kansai Soccer League Division 2, having been shifting between Division 1 and Division 2 on recent times. The club aims to join the Japan Football League, being only two promotions away from it. Laranja is also one of the few "European-style clubs" in Japan, as it currently have football teams for all age categories. It have branches on Kyoto, Kansai Science City, Toyokawa and Suita.
| Full name | AS Laranja Kyoto | ||
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| Founded | 1987 | ||
| Ground | Takebishi Stadium Kyoto and Nishikyōgoku Sub Athletic Stadium (Kyoto City, Kyoto) | ||
| Capacity | 20,688 and 500 | ||
| Manager | Jin Ueda | ||
| League | Kansai Soccer League Div.2 | ||
| 2022 | 7th of 8 (relegated) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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In 2022, the club finished as 7th in the Kansai Soccer League. With this placement, they will play in the 2nd division Kansai Soccer League for the 2023 season. The club also played in the 2022 Shakaijin Cup, being knocked-out at the Round of 16.