Shimizu S-pulse

An aggressive goalkeeper whose accurate long feeds are his primary weapon. He is known for his active involvement in build-up play, with his distribution to teammates receiving high praise. He established himself as the starting keeper at Kashima Antlers and supports his team with reliable shot-stopping.

A product of the Shimizu S-Pulse academy with excellent fundamental technique. Despite suffering a torn ACL during his loan at Okayama, he recorded a save rate above 90% after his recovery, ranking among the best in J1. His consistent shot-stopping and positioning are standout qualities.

A veteran goalkeeper with experience at numerous J-League clubs. He is a ball-playing keeper with excellent footwork, providing stability in build-up play through his passing. He serves as an experienced backup who supports the team from behind the scenes.

A center-back who came through the FC Tokyo academy. He gained experience through multiple loan moves and joined Shimizu permanently after impressing at Ventforet Kofu. He excels in one-on-one defending and is strong at controlling the defensive line.

A right-back who turned professional after attending Maebashi Ikuei High School and Senshu University. Having also played as a center-back in high school, he combines physical defending strength with pace. He covers the flank with tireless running and contributes on both sides of the ball.

A center-back who established himself as a reliable defender in the K League. His accurate positioning and high-quality build-up passing are his main strengths, delivering consistent performances in both attack and defense. He has been capped by the South Korea national team.

A left-footed left-back who, despite his smaller stature, boasts remarkable athleticism. With a vertical leap of approximately one meter, he is strong in aerial duels, and his one-on-one defending rarely gives opponents freedom. A veteran who has accumulated extensive J1 experience since his time at Nagoya Grampus.

A veteran defender who possesses all the qualities required of a full-back. He is strong in one-on-one duels with high ball-recovery numbers. His tireless overlapping runs up and down the flank and his attacking contributions are also key attributes. He played all three matches at the U-17 World Cup.

A Niger international midfielder capable of playing from defensive to attacking midfield, offering great versatility. He contributed to league titles and doubles at AS Sonidep in his home country. He excels in physical strength and ball-winning ability.

An American-born center-back with an unusual background, having converted from forward to center-back during university. He was selected for the 2024 J2 Best Eleven and played a crucial role in Shimizu's J2 title and J1 promotion. His physical presence makes him dominant in duels and dangerous from set pieces.

A young center-back who joined Shimizu from Hannan University. His towering headers and pace-driven covering are his main weapons, and he was selected for the Kansai Select and All-Japan University Select teams. He gained J-League experience as a specially registered player while still at university.

An 18-year-old who joined the J-League directly from Korean high school football. His physical level is exceptional for his age, and he offers versatility by being able to play both center-back and full-back. A defender with immense potential for the future.

A holding midfielder known as 'The World's Ball Hunter' for his defensive prowess. His tenacity in challenges and ball-winning ability are among the best in J1, and his presence alone stabilizes his team's defense. He won a triple crown at Aomori Yamada High School and made his Japan senior debut at the E-1 Championship.

A left-footed Brazilian winger whose powerful and explosive dribbling runs are his greatest asset. He is willing to put in hard work on both sides of the ball and is an attacker who runs for the team. He joined Shimizu on a permanent deal after gaining J1 experience at Cerezo Osaka.

A Brazilian defensive midfielder whose range of passing from his right foot is impressive. He maintains composure under pressure and uses his strong physique to win duels, bringing stability to the team. He also has overseas experience in Portugal.

A left-footed attacker who primarily operates on the right flank. He possesses a wide repertoire of attacking options, including cut-ins with his left foot and crosses from his right after beating defenders on the outside. He scored the winning free-kick in the promotion playoff for Tokyo Verdy, securing their return to J1.

An attacker who primarily plays on the flanks, combining abundant stamina with sharp movement. He creates chances through pace-driven runs and accurate crossing, while never neglecting his defensive duties. He joined Shimizu after gaining J1 experience at Yokohama F. Marinos.

A holding midfielder from the Oita Trinita academy who combines defensive intensity with creative passing in attack. His left foot gives him the ability to change the tempo of play, and he is a highly motivated player who cites N'Golo Kante and Kevin De Bruyne as his role models.

A left-footed speed dribbler whose greatest strength is his ability to retain possession under pressure. He is a tactically intelligent player who even hosts tactical analysis videos for his club. He creates attacking rhythm through cut-ins and passes from the flanks.

Regarded as one of the best left-footed dribblers of his generation, this S-Pulse academy product is a prodigious talent. He has been consistently called up to U-16 and U-17 Japan squads and has also trained with clubs in Spain. His left-footed ball control and pace-driven runs are his main weapons.

A playmaker who wore the number 10 at Otsu High School and led them to the first-ever Premier League overall championship. He has the stamina to run hard until the final whistle and combines scoring ability with defensive contribution. A highly promising player who was the best in his age group.

A Shimizu S-Pulse academy product and striker who represented Japan at the 2019 Asian Cup. He excels at making runs behind defenses and has a sharp eye for goal, while also making selfless decoy runs to create space for teammates. His overseas experience in Austria has further developed his game.

An attacking midfielder with outstanding technique and creative flair. He manipulates short and long passes with precision and can change the rhythm of a match. He also possesses the ability to score goals himself and has built a diverse career including stints in the K League and Brazil.

A midfielder who joined Shimizu from Hosei University, with aggressive hard work across both attack and defense as his greatest asset. His willingness to do the dirty work for the team is characteristic of his style, and he contributed to a third-place finish at the National High School Championship while at Yaita Chuo High School.

A playmaker who spent six years in Shimizu S-Pulse's academy from junior high through high school, then returned to his boyhood club after attending Ryutsu Keizai University. He creates rhythm for the team with his left-footed passing from a holding midfield role, and also covers enormous ground across the pitch.

A towering striker at 194cm whose aerial dominance and deep post-up play are his greatest weapons. He also excels at making runs in behind and shows high finishing accuracy in front of goal. A South Korea youth international who scored 2 goals in 7 matches at the U-20 World Cup and performed well at the U-23 Asian Championship.

A natural-born striker who won the Golden Boot at the National High School Championship while at Ichifuna. He possesses generational pace and goalscoring ability, including a hat-trick in the first round. He has been selected for Japan age-group teams from U-16 through U-18.

A Shimizu S-Pulse academy striker who developed through multiple loan spells. Having expanded his game beyond pure goalscoring during his youth days to include defensive work and hold-up play, he has matured considerably. He has also scored his first J1 goal.

A striker who leads with hard work and commitment, creating chances through pressing and hold-up play in the final third. His intelligent off-the-ball movement shakes off markers, and he brings an aggressive approach toward goal. He recorded 14 goals in a season while at Roasso Kumamoto.

A Panama international attacker who combines power, speed, and leaping ability with high physical attributes. He can also function as a second striker or false nine, creating chances through movement into space as a playmaker. He has experience playing in Israel, Venezuela, and Ecuador.