Montedio Yamagata

Montedio Yamagata is a professional football (soccer) club based in Yamagata, Japan. Established in 1985, the club competes in the J2 League, which is the second tier of Japanese football. Montedio Yamagata is known for its distinctive blue and white team colors and has a strong local following. The name “Montedio” is derived from a combination of “mont” (meaning mountain in French) and “edio” (a reference to the region), reflecting the club’s connection to the mountainous landscape of Yamagata Prefecture. The team plays its home matches at the ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, which can host a considerable number of spectators. Montedio Yamagata aims to promote local talent and foster community spirit through football.