About
J. League Winning Eleven 9: Asia Championship is a PlayStation 2 association-football simulation released in Japan in 2005. Developed and published by Konami, it is part of the long-running Winning Eleven series, known internationally through the Pro Evolution Soccer name.
The game places its emphasis on football in Asia. Its title foregrounds Japan's J.League, while its selection of competitions also reflects the wider regional game, including South Korea's K-League.
On the pitch, matches are played by controlling a football side against another team under the standard objectives of the sport: moving the ball, creating openings, defending the goal, and outscoring the opposition. The simulation-style approach of the Winning Eleven series puts passing, positioning, timing, and tactical decisions at the center of play.
Teams and players are presented to support league and tournament football in the region. The game includes both club and national-team contexts, allowing its Asian focus to extend beyond a single domestic competition.
Competition play is a major part of the package, with leagues and tournaments providing different routes into matches. That structure lets players approach the game as a one-off fixture or as part of a broader football campaign.
Released during the PlayStation 2 era, Asia Championship represents Konami's regional J.League branch of Winning Eleven 9. It stands alongside the series' other 2005 releases while tailoring its subject matter to Asian leagues, teams, and international football.
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- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Genre
- Football (Soccer)
- Players
- 1-2
- Release Date
- November 19, 2005
- System
- PS2