Report

The 2015 J.League Awards were held on Monday, December 21st. Four players from the team, Shibasaki, Nishi, Kanazaki, and Ogasawara, who were selected as优秀选手 (Outstanding Players), attended along with Nakata C.R.O. and Coach Yanagisawa, who received the功労選手賞 (Meritorious Player Award), making a total of six participants. Kanazaki was also chosen for the Best Eleven. This year, the awards ceremony was held in a dinner party format, a departure from previous years.

A red carpet was laid out leading to the venue, where interviews and commemorative photos took place.

Commemorative photo with the Meritorious Player Award recipients

Commemorative photo with the four players: Shibasaki, Nishi, Kanazaki, and Ogasawara

Player Caio being introduced as an Outstanding Player

Player Kanazaki receiving the Best Eleven crystal ornament from Rumiko Koyanagi

Players who received the Best Eleven award

At the press conference for the Best Eleven recipients, Player Kanazaki expressed his joy, saying, "I'm happy. Thank you. I'll continue to do my best."

Player Kanazaki smiling at the press conference

Player Ogasawara looking relaxed during the ceremony

Antlers alumnus Araiwa, recipient of the Meritorious Player Award

Nakata C.R.O.: "I will strive to contribute to the promotion of J.League and Japanese soccer in various ways, while staying involved in soccer."

Coach Yanagisawa: "I hope to further improve myself and contribute even more to the J.League."

Best Eleven recipients