1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985 League history Chugoku Soccer League: 1978–85 (as Kawasaki Steel Mizushima) Division 2 (Japan Soccer League Div. 2): 1986–91 (Kawasaki Steel Mizushima until 1987; Kawasaki Steel afterwards) Division 3 (Old JFL Div. 2): 1992–93 (as Kawasaki Steel) Division 2 (Old JFL): 1994–96 (Kawasaki Steel 1994; Vissel Kobe since 1995) Division 1 (J.League): 1997–2005 Division 2 (J.League Division 2): 2006 Division 1 (J.League Division 1): 2007–12 Division 2 (J.League Division 2): 2013 Division 1 (J1 League): 2014–present Total (as of 2014): 16 seasons in the top tier, 11 seasons in the second tier, 2 seasons in the third tier and 8 seasons in the Regional Leagues. Continental record Current squad . Out on loan Reserve squad (U-18s) ; Squad for the 2022 season. Club staff For the 2023 season. Manager history Kit evolution Affiliated clubs Savan United F.C. References External links Official Vissel Kobe Website J.League clubs Japan Soccer League clubs Football clubs in Japan Association football clubs established in 1966 1966 establishments in Japan Rakuten Japan Football League (1992–1998) clubs Sports teams in Kobe Emperor's Cup winners