Fagiano Okayama

A tall goalkeeper at 196cm whose strengths are dealing with high balls and commanding a wide area. He captained Aomori Yamada High School and was selected for the U-17 Japan High School Select team. His brother is JEF United Chiba defender Riku Matsuda, making them a pair of J-League siblings.

A tall left-footed goalkeeper from Berlin. Developed through Union Berlin's academy, he has played across multiple European countries including Belgium, Austria, and Denmark. He guards the goal with his 196cm height and European-trained positioning.

A goalkeeper blessed with a 189cm frame. He was named to the tournament best players at the National High School Soccer Championship during his time at Hashimoto High School. He started his professional career at Oita Trinita and joined Okayama after a loan spell at Nagano.

A veteran goalkeeper who combines 192cm height with extensive J1 experience. Developed through Kashiwa Reysol's academy, he was selected for various Japanese youth representative squads. He has served as the starting keeper at multiple clubs including Hiroshima, Sendai, and Niigata, and his vocal leadership to motivate the team is also a key attribute.

A left-footed centre-back developed through Urawa Reds' academy who was also selected for the Japan U-16 squad. He grew steadily through loan spells at Kitakyushu and Fujieda, and joined Okayama on a development loan. His precise left-footed distribution and strength in one-on-one defending are his key qualities.

A centre-back from Higashi Fukuoka High School who joined Fagiano Okayama straight out of school in 2018. He grew significantly during a loan spell at Akita where he accumulated playing time, and since returning has worn the captain's armband. He is a defensive cornerstone who contributed to the club's J1 promotion.

A centre-back whose 188cm height gives him impressive aerial strength and a wide defensive range. Developed through Tokushima's academy, he gained J3 experience at Fukushima and Tochigi before making a two-tier jump to J1. His athletic ability allows him to nullify opposition attacks and he also contributes to build-up play.

A veteran centre-back whose trademark is committed, physical defending utilizing his athletic frame. He is also accurate from set pieces, adding a goal-scoring threat from dead-ball situations. Having experienced three separate promotions to J1, he supports the team with his invaluable experience.

A centre-back developed through Vissel Kobe's academy who started his professional career at Okayama after attending Kwansei Gakuin University. In the 2024 J1 promotion playoffs, he scored in both the semifinal and final, making a huge contribution to Okayama's historic first promotion to J1. He completed a permanent move to Kobe before returning to Okayama on loan.

A left-footed centre-back developed through FC Tokyo's academy who made a permanent move to Okayama after gaining experience at Mito. His precise left-footed long-range distribution makes him a key initiator in build-up play. He also poses a goal-scoring threat from set pieces alongside his defensive stability.

A former Japan international centre-back who combines his towering 191cm height with outstanding athleticism. Developed through Shimizu S-Pulse's academy, he progressed through various age-group squads before earning his senior debut in 2019. His overwhelming dominance in aerial duels and covering ability are his primary weapons.

A young centre-back who joined Okayama straight from Iizuka High School. Dubbed the 'finest product of Iizuka High School,' he gained J3 match experience during a development loan at Sanuki. His 180cm frame aids his one-on-one defending, and he is seen as a player with great potential.

A combative holding midfielder who joined Okayama from Ryutsu Keizai University. A product of Ryukei Kashiwa High School, he gained experience as a specially designated player in Okayama's J2 campaign during his university years. He combines ball-winning ability and playmaking skills at a high level.

A prodigious holding midfielder developed through Kashima Antlers' academy, already appearing in Okayama's J1 matches as a specially designated player while still at Hosei University. He scored twice in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup final, establishing himself as a key player for Japan's LA Olympics generation. He excels in set-piece delivery and game control.

A veteran midfielder who spent 14 seasons at Shimizu S-Pulse and captained the team for four consecutive campaigns. He serves as the team's engine room with his abundant stamina and accurate passing. His box-to-box running contributes effectively to both attack and defense as a natural leader.

A left-footed holding midfielder who progressed from Maebashi Ikuei High School through Hosei University before starting his professional career at Yokohama FC. He joined Okayama on a permanent deal after an initial loan from Yokohama FC. He possesses a powerful long-range strike, having won the J1 Monthly Best Goal award. His twin brother Haruka Tabei is also a J-League professional.

A left-sided midfielder who was named tournament outstanding player at the National High School Soccer Championship during his time at Hatsushiba Hashimoto High School. He gained J2 experience at Yamagata and Chiba before joining Okayama. His ability to beat defenders on the wing and crossing accuracy are his key attributes, providing an attacking spark for the team.

A veteran midfielder with an unconventional background as a Keio University graduate. He was raised at Fujieda Higashi High School and turned professional at Shimizu after university. He brings a wealth of experience from playing at Ehime, Matsumoto, and Yamagata, stabilizing the team with his accurate passing and sharp interceptions.

A wide midfielder from JFA Academy Fukushima who accumulated extensive J1 experience at Oita and Jubilo Iwata. Operating primarily on the right flank, he creates chances with his sharp dribbling and crosses. With over 140 J1 appearances, he brings immediate quality to energize Okayama's attack.

A technically gifted attacking midfielder developed through Tokyo Verdy's academy and Aomori Yamada High School. He has played in diverse environments including Shonan, Kashiwa, Shimizu, and Gangwon FC in Korea's K-League. He creates chances with his delicate ball touch and through passes while also contributing goals.

A holding midfielder from JFA Academy Fukushima who rose to the J1 stage at Albirex Niigata after impressing in J3 at Iwaki FC. He covers the pitch extensively with his high work rate, with quick transitions from ball recovery to attack as his signature play. He joined Okayama from Niigata mid-season.

A right-back who blazes up the flank with remarkable pace and energy despite his compact 166cm frame. He has served as a key player at multiple J1 clubs including Sapporo, Kyoto, and FC Tokyo. His incisive attacking runs and crossing accuracy create numerous goalscoring opportunities.

A left-sided midfielder developed through Sanfrecce Hiroshima's academy, who matured into a key player at J2 Yokohama FC after multiple loan spells from Cerezo Osaka. He made 30 J1 appearances in 2025, demonstrating his quality at the top level. Despite his small stature, he combines dribbling ability with a nose for goal, bringing dynamism to the attack.

A former Japan international attacker whose weapons are accurate shooting and incisive final passes from both feet. He has played for Omiya, Kashiwa, and Urawa, earning a J-League Best Eleven selection during his time at Kashiwa. He returned from Ulsan HD FC in Korea's K-League and leads the team's attack with his outstanding technique and tactical intelligence.

A left-footed attacker hailed as a 'genius lefty.' He attracted attention since his days at Toko Gakuen High School and made his professional debut at Cerezo Osaka. He has featured for various Japanese youth representative squads, including appearances at the U-17 and U-20 World Cups. He makes decisive contributions with his delicate ball touch and left-foot precision.

An early-developing striker raised through Renofa Yamaguchi FC's academy who made his J-League debut at the age of 16. After steadily building appearances at Yamaguchi, he made a permanent transfer to Fagiano Okayama. His pace-driven runs in behind the defense and clinical finishing are his key weapons.

A striker whose primary weapons are his hold-up play and predatory instincts in front of goal, utilizing his 182cm frame. He started his career at Gamba Osaka and has scored consistently at multiple clubs including Tokushima and Kyoto. He also found the net in the 2024 J1 promotion playoff final, contributing to Okayama's historic achievement.

A one-club player from Konan University who has spent his entire career at Okayama. In high school, he was known for his 'beast zone'—a vast defensive range powered by his athleticism. In 2024, he appeared in every match as a core player and scored in the J1 promotion playoffs, playing a pivotal role in Okayama's historic achievement.

A young striker with an impressive 183cm build. He joined Fagiano Okayama during his second year at Tokai Gakuen University. He has been selected for the Japan U-17 squad and his aerial presence and physicality in front of goal are his key attributes. He is a forward with considerable potential for growth.

A powerful Brazilian centre-forward who uses his 190cm frame to impose himself physically. He won the Copa Sao Paulo top scorer award and joined Okayama on loan from Red Bull Bragantino. His height and physical strength make him a formidable threat in the opposition's penalty area.

A towering 191cm Brazilian striker with overwhelming physicality who can score with both feet. He started his professional career in North Macedonia before moving to Kagoshima, Kanazawa, and Matsumoto before joining Okayama. Since his arrival in 2023, he has featured consistently across three consecutive seasons from J2 to J1, establishing himself as the team's central striker.