Nippon TV Beleza


Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza is a women's football team which plays in Division 1 of Japan's Nadeshiko League.

History

The club was founded as named Yomiuri SC Ladies Beleza as women's club of Yomiuri SC by Yomiuri Shimbun in 1981. Its team name, "Beleza", is Portuguese for "beauty". It was a founding member of the league in 1989 and is the only Japanese women's club to have never been relegated. In 1999, the club was transferred to Nippon TV and the club name was changed to NTV Beleza. In 2000, the team name was changed to Nippon TV Beleza. In September 2009, Nippon TV withdrew from management. However the club name remains Nippon TV Beleza, because the club signed a new contract of naming rights with Nippon TV.

Nippon TV Menina

Nippon TV Menina is the nickname for Beleza's football academy. Players such as Aya Miyama and Karina Maruyama have been on its roster.
Nippon TV Menina currently plays in the Kantō League Div.1.

Players

Current squad

Former notable players

; DF
; MF
; FW

Domestic competitions

NTV Beleza has attained the domestic treble twice, in 2007 and 2018.

Transition of team name