Iniesta, Vissel Kobe will have to wait for success despite recent star signings
Despite a raft of big-name signings recently, it appears that Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe will have to wait till at least 2022 to taste success.
2021 Schedule
NAGNAG023/1011:00 PM
0Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS1FT
0AVIAVI - Vissel KobeVIS5FT
1URAURA 
KAWKAW3FT1Vissel KobeVIS
SHISHI0FT2Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS1FT
0CONCON 
SANSAN1FT1Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS0FT
1FCTFCT 
OITOIT1FT3Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS1FT
0KANKAN - Vissel KobeVIS1FT
2KREKRE 
GAMGAM1FT2Vissel KobeVIS
CERCER1FT1Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS3FT
1SHOSHO - Vissel KobeVIS5FT
0YFCYFC - AVIAVI1FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS1FT
1SAGSAG - KREKRE1FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- URAURA2FT0Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS1FT1CERCER
YOKYOK2FT0Vissel KobeVIS- Vissel KobeVIS3FT0SANSAN
- KANKAN1FT1Vissel KobeVIS
- SHOSHO0FT0Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS1FT1SHISHI
- Vissel KobeVIS1FT0OITOIT
2021 Schedule
17-9-6, 3rd in Japanese J League
Vissel KobeVIS17/4FT0OITOIT- Vissel KobeVIS111/4FT1SHISHI
- SHOSHO016/4FT0Vissel KobeVIS
- KANKAN124/4FT1Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS330/4FT0SANSAN
- YOKYOK28/5FT0Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS115/5FT1CERCER
- URAURA222/5FT0Vissel KobeVIS
- KREKRE126/5FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS129/5FT1SAGSAG
- AVIAVI118/6FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS523/6FT0YFCYFC
- Vissel KobeVIS33/7FT1SHOSHO
- CERCER117/7FT1Vissel KobeVIS
- GAMGAM121/7FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS19/8FT2KREKRE
- Vissel KobeVIS121/8FT0KANKAN
- OITOIT125/8FT3Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS028/8FT1FCTFCT
- SANSAN15/9FT1Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS118/9FT0CONCON
- SHISHI024/9FT2Vissel KobeVIS
- KAWKAW329/9FT1Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS51/10FT1URAURA
- Vissel KobeVIS116/10FT0AVIAVI
- NAGNAG023/10h:mm a z, US/Eastern0Vissel KobeVIS
Ex-Barcelona starlet Bojan reunites with Iniesta at Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe's recent transfer spree has continued with the signing of Bojan Krkic, who will reunite with former Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta.
Vissel Kobe complete double capture of Yuya Osako, Yoshinori Muto
Vissel Kobe have bolstered their attack with the double capture of Japan internationals Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto.
Can Kyogo Furuhashi become the next Asian cult hero at Celtic?
Will Celtic's signing of Japanese attacker Kyogo Furuhashi be the second coming of cult hero Shunsuke Nakamura?
Rising Japan star Kyogo Furuhashi joins Celtic from Vissel Kobe
Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi has earned a move to Europe after signing for Scottish giants Celtic from Vissel Kobe.
Iniesta gets cake for Kobe contract extension on his birthday (0:33)
Iniesta extends Vissel Kobe contract by two years
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said on Tuesday he has extended his contract with Vissel Kobe by another two years.
Andres Iniesta pens two-year extension with Japan's Vissel Kobe
Iconic Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta will play on at least after his 38th birthday after signing a two-year contract extension with Vissel Kobe.
Junior's late score puts Ulsan in the AFC Champions League Finals
Vissel Kobe had a chance to pull off the upset win but a late extra time goal from Junior was enough to send Ulsan through to the finals.
Ulsan favourites in AFC semifinals clash against Vissel
Junior Negrao's brace sent Ulsan through where they will face a Vissel squad that barely eked out a win over Suwon.
Ulsan to face Beijing, Kobe take on Suwon in Asian Champions League
Former champions Ulsan will face Beijing while Kobe's quarterfinal debut will be against two-time title holders Suwon.
Andres Iniesta injury mars Vissel Kobe's quarterfinal berth
Vissel's passage to the quarterfinals may have come at a cost while Suwon shocked Yokohama with a comeback win.
Iniesta scores as Vissel Kobe reach AFC Champions League quarters (1:22)
Guangzhou Evergrande misses chance to advance
Guangzhou Evergrande could have sealed a knockout berth with a win over Suwon but will now need help from Vissel.
Guangzhou Evergrande halts Vissel Kobe's perfect run
Guangzhou made gains in Group G by topping Vissel , while Shanghai SIPG dropped Yokohama Marinos for their first loss of the tournament.
AFC Champs League Roundup: Vissel book knockout berth
Andres Iniesta was brilliant as Vissel Kobe secured passage to the knockout rounds with a win over Guangzhou Evergrande.
Iniesta, Ki among top players to watch in ACL East Zone
With the East Zone set to return, Andres Iniesta, Ki Sung-yueng and Rhyan Grant will be key as their sides seek to reach the finals.
Iniesta's Vissel ban singing due to coronavirus
Vissel Kobe have told fans not to sing, chant or wave flags in their season-opening clash with Yokohama FC due to the spread of coronavirus.
Nine straight pen misses as Iniesta lifts cup
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos missed nine consecutive spot kicks in the deciding penalty shootout as Andres Iniesta's team eventually won.
Spain great David Villa to retire at end of season
Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
Torres' career ends with loss to Iniesta's Vissel
Spain's World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres ended a glittering 18-year career on Friday with his final match for J-League club Sagan Tosu.
Perez seals Barca win vs. Iniesta's Vissel Kobe
Carles Perez scored twice as Barcelona beat a Vissel Kobe side including Andres Iniesta 2-0 in the Rakuten Cup on Saturday in Japan.
Samper confirms Barca departure after 18 years
Sergi Samper, who has made one appearance this season, said his desire to play regular football again was the main reason behind his decision.
Iniesta: I first struggled to adapt to life in Japan
Andres Iniesta has said he and his family struggled to adapt after swapping Barcelona for Vissel Kobe but they are now beginning to feel settled.
Iniesta explains photo that prompted backlash
Andres Iniesta released a statement explaining a social media post that prompted criticism because of a photo that included two people in blackface.
2021 J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 32 | 25 | 6 | 1 | +48 | 81 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 32 | 22 | 6 | 4 | +40 | 72 |
| Vissel Kobe | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | +21 | 60 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | +11 | 57 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | +4 | 55 |
| Kashima Antlers | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | +19 | 53 |
| Sagan Tosu | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | +9 | 52 |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | +4 | 46 |
| FC Tokyo | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | +2 | 46 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | +7 | 45 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | -4 | 42 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | -2 | 39 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | -11 | 37 |
| Gamba Osaka | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -14 | 34 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | -15 | 32 |
| Tokushima Vortis | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | -20 | 29 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 32 | 5 | 13 | 14 | -7 | 28 |
| Oita Trinita | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | -25 | 27 |
| Yokohama FC | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -39 | 25 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 32 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -28 | 23 |
2021 Team LeadersJapanese J League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsJapanese J League
Goal Difference213rd
Goals Scored514th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded30Tied-4th