Chifure AS Elfen Saitama

Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (ちふれASエルフェン埼玉) is a Japanese professional women's football club from Saitama. Founded in 1991, they have played in the WE League since 2021.

• A symbol of peace that brings smiles and abundance.
• The guardian deity of the stadium, who encourages everyone's peace of mind, safety, and free interaction.
• The motif is the adorable and agile giant flying squirrel that inhabits the mountains of Saitama.
• Gender: Genderless.

• The stadium's symbol of good luck, which is said to bring happiness when you meet it.
• "Erurun" was created with her magical powers, and even Chichaku is a big presence.
• The motif is the wild bird "kingfisher" that emits vivid colors in the clear waters of Saitama.
• Gender: Genderless.

• I love to be mischievous and have fun. A friend of the stadium who is honest and kind.
• The motif is a “street cat” that is strong, reliable, and lively.
• Gender: Genderless.

As of 14 June 2022

• Manager: Tomoe Tanabe
• Assistant manager: Teppei Noguchi
• Goalkeeping coach: Nozomi Yamago
• Physical coach and trainer: Mitsui Hisatsugu
• Technical Staff: Yuhei Itagaki
• Trainer: Yuka Ito
• Competent: Misato Nunoyama

As of 3 September 2023.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

• Nadeshiko League Division 2
  • Runners-up (2): 2016,2020
• Nadeshiko League Cup Division 2
  • Runners-up (1): 2019

• AS Elfen FC: 1991–2001
• AS Elfen Sayama FC: 2002–2013
• AS Elfen Saitama: 2014–2015
• Chifure AS Elfen Saitama: 2016–present

• Japan Football Association (JFA)
• List of women's football clubs in Japan
• 2022–23 in Japanese football

• Official website (in Japanese)