An experienced side back, Tokumoto signs with the division 1 club, FC Tokyo. He played an important role in Okayama for three years. His departure will be missed.
The club make a deal with Suzuki from the division 2 club, Mito Hollyhock. This midfielder had 36 appearances as the first-choice. He is expected to enhance the club's strength.
Okayama sign with a young goal keeper, Yamada on a loan from the division 1 club, Kashima Antlers. He is expected to compete for the first-choice.
In 2022, Tottori were not able to compete for the promotion. During the season, the head coach, KIM Jong-Song made efforts, however, the club finished in the 12th place, which was the same as the 2021 season.
Imabari were constantly on the promotion race, ending up in the 5th position. Shimoguchi on a loan from Okayama made 24 appearances. Next year, the club are expected to compete for top two.
One of the promotion favorites, Ehime struggled in a mid table. They finished in the 7th place and failed to go back to the division2.
Kamatamare Sanuki finished in the 17th position. In the next season, there will be relegation from the division 3 therefore, the club are required to sign with several talents to secure their survival in the league.
Kagura Shimane, aiming for J League, ended up in the 12th place of the league, which was worse than last year, the 5th position. Next year, they are expected to compete for the top four, the promotion to J League division 3.
Another Chogoku region club, Kochi United finished in the 11th place of 16 clubs, which was better than the last year, 13th 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 there will be more clubs aiming for the upper league.
Veteran side back, Miyazaki leaves Okayama. He came to Okayama in 2021. His experiences helped a lot to improve the club's strength.
Young attacker, Shirai won't play for Okayama. He joined the club in 2022 from the division 1 club, Gamba Osaka. He scored one goal for the team this year.
Keeper, Mawatari signs with Shonan Bellmare. In 2022, he played for Shonan on a loan deal. He is expected to compete for the first-choice in the division 1 club next year.
The club's ace forward, Mitchell Duke got selected for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as an Australian national team member and he has shown excellent performances.
After the defeat by France, he scored a game-winning goal against Tunisia. It is an amazing that, Fagiano striker plays an active part at the World Cup.
The one-club man, Sekido won't play for Okayama next year. The mid-fielder has more than 240 caps only for the club.
Another club's legend, Kiyama leaves the club. He signed with the club on a loan basis in 2007 and had played until 2010. In 2017, he came back to Okayama.
The club decided not to extend the contract with veteran forward, Saito. This season, he has struggled to play constantly.
Side back, Hiroki leaves Okayama. He joined the club in 2019 and had 36 caps in his first year in Okayama. However afterwards, he has been suffering from injuries and reduced his time to play.
He became a member of Fagiano on a loan from the division 1 club, Omiya Ardija in 2014 when Okayama were hovering near the bottom at the begining of the season. He is the product of J League division 1 three-time champion, Jubilo Iwata. This talented playmaker was expected as the club's savior.
This legend played for the year of 2014, but he established his presence as a go-to player. He made a great contribution to lead the club to the 8th place in the league.
During the term, he was capped at 35 matches and netted two goals. After he joined the club, Fagiano became more stable in their performance. After 2014 season, he was transferred to Jubilo Iwata even though Okayama tried to persuade him to stay in the red-uniformed team.
In 2018, he came back to Okayama and played for three years. He brought creativity to the club and made a great contribution to the club's performance.
