Cerezo Osaka

A goalkeeper whose left foot is a genuine weapon, contributing to build-up play with accurate distribution. He experienced the journey from J3 to J1 promotion at Machida Zelvia, and his consistent shot-stopping and composed positioning are his defining qualities.

A goalkeeper with excellent range thanks to his 192cm frame and refined footwork with the ball. A one-club man at Cerezo Osaka, he continues to extend the J1 all-time appearance record for a foreign player as a true club legend. In addition to his high save rate, he serves as an attacking outlet with his precise distribution.

His greatest asset is his razor-sharp reflexes and outstanding shot-stopping, particularly from close range. He was selected for the 2018 Russia World Cup squad and gained overseas experience in Portugal. He returned to the J-League after a year-long period without a club.

A well-balanced right-back in both attack and defense who provides tireless coverage up and down the flank. He accumulated J1 and J2 experience at FC Tokyo and Yokohama FC, with precise crosses and well-timed overlapping runs as his key attributes.

A tall centre-back at 188cm who combines height with the ability to play out from the back using his left foot. He can deliver a variety of passes to initiate attacks and excels in aerial duels and covering. He has been selected for various Japanese youth representative squads and is a defender with great potential.

A centre-back who worked his way up from J3 to J1, known for his strength in one-on-one duels and sharp positional awareness. He was instrumental in Kyoto Sanga's promotion to J1, providing the team with defensive stability. He also played as a holding midfielder in high school, giving him the ability to contribute to build-up play.

An experienced left-back who spent 15 years at Kawasaki Frontale and was named to the J-League Best Eleven. Despite his compact stature, he excels at joining the attack with deft ball control and dribbling, with his one-touch skill to evade opponents as his trademark. He contributed to multiple league titles at Kawasaki.

An attacking full-back known for his aggressive overlapping runs and accurate crosses. A product of Gamba Osaka's youth system, he joined Cerezo after progressing through university football. He has been called up to the Japan U-23 squad and surges forward with abundant energy.

A right-back who grew up in Belgium and won the league title with Club Brugge. His 185cm frame gives him an advantage in aerial duels and he is strong in one-on-one defending, bringing international experience from Europe and Thailand. He has also been capped by the Malaysian national team.

A young centre-back of Nigerian-Japanese heritage developed through Cerezo Osaka's academy. He combines an impressive physique with pace and has been selected for age-group national teams. He is a highly promising prospect who gained international exposure through the JFA DREAM ROAD project trip to Argentina.

One of Japan's finest ball-playing centre-backs, naturally right-footed but equally comfortable on his left. He played every minute of Yokohama F. Marinos' title-winning 2019 season and earned a call-up to the Japan national team. He orchestrates attacks from the back line with his passing quality and tactical awareness.

An attack-minded left-back whose weapons are his high work rate and left-footed crosses. He contributed to Urawa Reds' AFC Champions League triumph and represented Japan at the Paris Olympics. In addition to his strength in one-on-one defending, his adventurous forward runs provide thrust down the left flank.

A centre-back with an unconventional career path, having climbed from the JFL through J2 to J1. His 187cm height gives him a powerful advantage in aerial duels and one-on-one situations. He is a physically imposing defender who commands the penalty area with a wide defensive range.

A defensive midfielder developed through Cerezo Osaka's academy, known for his ball-winning ability and precise passing. Despite his compact build, he brings high-intensity play to anchor the midfield. After gaining experience on loan at Avispa Fukuoka, he has continued to develop as a holding midfielder since returning.

A legendary number 10 in Japanese football who starred at Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United. He possesses outstanding technique, quick first-step dribbling, and a keen nose for goal in the final third. His abundant work rate and silky ball control allow him to operate in tight spaces, driving the team's attacking play.

An anchor-type midfielder who combines his 183cm height with aerial prowess. He excels at building from the back and switching play with accurate passes. Having also played as a defender at Sapporo, he controls the game with his defensive stability and expansive vision.

A right-footed Brazilian winger who operates primarily on the left flank, using his speed and dribbling to take on defenders. He brings diverse experience from MLS with New York City FC and the Chinese league. He adds variety to the attack with his cut-inside shots and crosses.

A Cerezo Osaka academy product who offers exceptional versatility, capable of playing as a holding midfielder, number 10, winger, or forward. He possesses the rare skill of being able to take free kicks accurately with both feet. Loan spells at Niigata and Sendai have sharpened his end product in attack.

An attacking midfielder who combines explosive pace with close ball control. He contributed to FC Imabari's promotion from J3 to J2, with runs in behind and dribbling as his primary weapons. He has been selected for various Japanese youth squads, breaking open defenses with his technique and agility.

A right winger characterized by his speed, forward drive, and directness toward goal. He experienced a national high school championship runner-up finish at Higashiyama High School before joining Cerezo Osaka. He also demonstrated his big-game ability by scoring a spectacular goal in a friendly against Borussia Dortmund.

A tall holding midfielder at 185cm known for his dynamic forward runs and goal-scoring ability. Born to a Nigerian father and Japanese mother, his trademark is arriving late into the box from the third line of midfield. A Cerezo academy graduate, he gained match experience through loan spells at Ehime FC and Iwaki FC.

A left-sided attacker who mesmerizes opponents with his extraordinary dribbling skill despite standing just 164cm. He was developed through Albirex Niigata's academy and experienced a move to Club Brugge in Belgium. His changes of pace and delicate ball touch are his greatest weapons.

The younger brother of Takefusa Kubo, a highly intelligent holding midfielder who was developed in Real Sociedad's youth system. His defining qualities are his expansive game vision and precise positioning, with excellent ability to switch play to both flanks. He reads passing lanes for interceptions and controls the tempo with his composure on the ball.

A utility player standing 182cm who can operate both as a centre-back and holding midfielder. Developed in Tokyo Verdy's academy, he has played for numerous clubs including Hiroshima, Sendai, and Daegu FC in Korea. He combines aerial strength with a wide defensive range and also contributes to build-up play.

A diminutive dribbler standing just 161cm who tears apart defenses from the flanks with his left-footed technique and agility. Developed through Omiya Ardija's academy, he has established himself as a key attacking player since joining Cerezo. His ability to retain possession in tight spaces and his sharp penetrating runs are his hallmarks, and he cites Shinji Kagawa as his idol.

A Brazilian midfielder who delivers pinpoint crosses and through balls from the right flank, having won the J-League assist title in consecutive seasons. He leads J1 in chance creation per match, showcasing his vision and creativity. He joined Cerezo via Sapporo and has become an indispensable hub of the team's attack.

A powerful striker whose greatest weapons are his hold-up play and aerial ability, utilizing his imposing 190cm/91kg frame. Developed through JEF United Chiba's academy, he honed his finishing at Okayama and Yokohama FC. He has been selected for various Japanese youth representative squads and attacks the goal with physical, powerful play.

A centre-forward with an impressive 184cm build who returned to his boyhood club Cerezo Osaka from Hannan University. He holds dual Korean-Japanese nationality and spent three years playing for Cerezo's U-18 side before going through university football to turn professional. He is a young striker whose physicality and aggressive approach in front of goal are his main attributes.

An Australian international striker who excels in aerial duels and hold-up play with his 189cm frame. He proved his goal-scoring credentials at Portsmouth with goals in five consecutive opening matches, before joining Cerezo from Aberdeen in Scotland. With roots in South Sudan, he functions as a target man in the frontline with his power and physicality.