Sanfrecce Hiroshima is a professional football club based in Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan, competing in the J1 League (2023), the top tier of Japanese professional football. This unofficial Sanfrecce Hiroshima flag (Japanese: サンフレッチェ広島の非公式旗) consists of the team's official logo and a purple background derived from the club's visual identity and traditional colors.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Sanfrecce Hiroshima logo carries deep symbolic meaning that reflects the club's identity, its hometown, and historical roots. The vertical stripes on the shield represent the rivers flowing through Hiroshima, paying tribute to the city's natural geography and landscape. At the center, the three overlapping arrows symbolize the meaning of "Sanfrecce," derived from "San" (three) and "Frecce" (arrows), representing unity, strength, and collective purpose. Above the shield, a golden crown expresses the club's ambition, success, and championship aspirations. The golden-bordered purple ribbon displaying the name "SANFRECCE HIROSHIMA" reinforces official identity while maintaining a strong visual presence. The purple color scheme itself is closely associated with the club and contributes to its distinctive and recognizable branding. Altogether, the emblem reflects a blend of regional heritage, symbolism, and sporting ambition, representing Sanfrecce Hiroshima's pursuit of excellence in Japanese football.
| Team name: | Sanfrecce Hiroshima FC |
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| Team nicknames: | Sanfrecce, Sanfre, Viola |
| Team abbreviation: | SAN |
| Founded: | 1938 |
| Location: | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Ground: | Edion Stadium Hiroshima |
| Capacity: | 36,894 |
| League: | J1 League |
| Team Colors: | Purple and White |
| Championships: | 8 |
| Second places: | 3 |
| Seasons in top flight: | 49 |
| Mascot: | - |
