eSports

Antlers and esports

The e-sports market continues to grow year after year, both domestically and internationally. Industries centered around soccer games, such as Germany's "Virtual Bundesliga," the "UEFA eChampions League," and the "FIFA eWorld Cup," are gaining momentum.

In Japan, initiatives like the eJ.League and the formation of the e-soccer Japan national team are thriving. Antlers formed an e-sports team from the 2020 season to the 2024 season, with Nasri as a contracted player.

While Nasri will leave the team in the 2025 season and future activities are undecided, we will continue to be deeply involved in e-sports.

Reference: eJ.League Performance

https://e-football.konami.net/ejleague/2025/club/Kashima/

https://e-football.konami.net/ejleague/2024/club/Kashima

Former Players

Nasri

Match Results
■2024-2025 Season
Oct 2024: FC Pro Open Regional Qualifier Asia North: 1st Place
Nov 2024: FC Pro November North Asia Tournament: 1st Place
Feb 2025: FC Pro January North Asia Tournament: 5th Place, FC Pro North Asia Ranking: 1st Place
Jul 2025: Qualified for FC Pro World Championship Play-in

Nasri's Comment

"I will be leaving the Kashima Antlers esports team, where I have been a member for the past five years. Winning the eJ.League in 2022, winning most of the Japanese and Asian tournaments in 2023, and participating in the eWorld Cup, which determines the world champion, twice—these are irreplaceable experiences I gained while being part of Antlers. Thank you for these five years!"