The 1996 season was Shimizu S-Pulse's fifth season in existence and their fourth season in the J1 League. The club also competed in the Emperor's Cup, the J.League Cup, and the Suntory Cup. The team finished the season tenth in the league and won the J.League Cup. Review and events League results summary League results by round Competitions Domestic results J.League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Suntory Cup Player statistics † player(s) joined the team after the opening of this season. Transfers In: Out: Transfers during the season In Hiroki Matsubara (from Ritsumeikan University) Fernando Nicolas Oliva (from Atlético Central Córdoba on March) Out Marcelo (on July) Toninho Awards J.League Rookie of the Year: Toshihide Saito References Other pages J. League official site Shimizu S-Pulse official site Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse seasons