The 2012 Avispa Fukuoka season sees Avispa Fukuoka return to J.League Division 2 after spending 2011 in J1.

This is their non-consecutive 13th season in the second tier since 1991.

Avispa Fukuoka are also competing in the 2012 Emperor's Cup.

[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.