Young attacker, Miyazaki leave the club. He played for Iwaki FC in the division on a loan however, he couldn't play constantly at the games throughout the season.
Young defender, Sugiyama also leave the club. He played for Verspah Oita on a loan in the season of 2023. However, the club decided not to extend the contract with him.
Defender, Shimoguchi won't play for the club in 2024. He played for FC Imabari in 2022 on a loan.
In 2023, Okayama finished in the 10th position with 58 points out of 22 club. Throughout the season, they couldn't compete for the top two. And also, they couldn't make it for the playoffs in the end.
It is obvious that they had too many tied games, 19 matches, which is almost the half of the league campaign. The club scored 49 goals and conceded 49 goals, which is worse than the last year.
Before the season, ace striker, Duke and first choice defender, Tokumoto left the club. And also, during the summer, the club's hope, Sano departed for Netherland so that Kiyama's men couldn't maintain their strength.
It has been already announced that the club would not extend the contracts with veteran players such as Jordy BUIJS and Kawai. Therefore, the club are expected to sign with some young talents to enhance their strength to challenge for the promotion next year.
Needless to say, Fukuyama City FC,the 2022 and 2023 League champion is the title favorite. Former Fagiano winger, Mimura is one of the key players. He is expected to play as chance maker.
Another title favorite is Baleine Shimonoseki. The club also aim for J League and possibly might stop Fukuyama.
Only one Chogoku region club, Kochi United finished in the 7th place of 15 clubs, which was better than the last year, 11th place. Throughout the season, they stayed close to the mid table, avoiding the relegation race.
In the new term, it is expected that there will be a tight race for the promotion to J League division 3 since finishing in the top ten is the much to challenge for J league.
Veteran forward, Nagai won't play for the club next year. He struggled since he joined the club due to his injury.
The club decided not to extend the contract with veteran playmaker, Kawai. He played the important role to trigger their attacking.
Young forward, Fukumoto leaves the club as well. This attacker scored the first goal in his professional career, but he has not been able to play as the first choice regularly.
