V-varen Nagasaki

A goalkeeper whose 190cm frame aids his handling of high balls and provides consistent shot-stopping. He started every match for three consecutive seasons at Yamagata, establishing himself as one of the league's most reliable keepers. He also excels at coaching and organizes the defensive line effectively.

A large goalkeeper whose 198cm frame and long reach produce spectacular saves. Developed in FC Tokyo's academy, he has been selected for various Japan age-group teams. He is also strong at close-range shot-stopping, using his imposing presence to his advantage in one-on-one situations.

A goalkeeper who excels at rushing out for one-on-one situations and positional play. He turned professional via Ichifunabashi High School and Sendai University, gaining experience as the starting keeper in J3 at Gainare Tottori. He also has the distribution ability to serve as an attacking outlet with feeds to the forward line.

An attacking full-back who was converted from forward to side-back at Teikyo Nagaoka High School, developing to the point of being selected for the Japan High School Select. He served as vice-captain at Waseda University and adds depth to attacks with his bold overlapping runs and precise crosses. He also shows tenacity in one-on-one defending.

A combative full-back who captained Ventforet Kofu, experiencing the Emperor's Cup triumph and ACL participation. He runs tirelessly up and down the flank, contributing on both sides of the ball. His decision-making in build-up play and leadership are his key strengths.

A large Brazilian center-back whose 186cm frame makes him dominant in aerial duels and strong in one-on-one defending. He can also contribute to build-up play with accurate long-range distribution to initiate attacks. His physical strength and defensive consistency anchor the team's backline.

A Nagasaki academy product who returned to his boyhood club after gaining J1 experience at Gamba Osaka. His left foot delivers incisive vertical passes to drive the attack, and he also possesses the defensive reading ability to cut out opposition attacks. A symbolic figure at the club with a deep attachment to his hometown of Nagasaki.

A left-footed full-back from the Oita academy whose accurate kicking and forward drive are his main weapons. He was selected for the U-16 Japan squad, and in attack he creates chances from wing-back-like advanced positions. His crossing quality is high, and he also takes set pieces.

A full-back who operates primarily on the left side, creating chances with bold dribbling runs and high-precision crosses. His tactical understanding from experience at multiple clubs is high, and he has the flexibility to also play as a wing-back. His speed in transitioning between attack and defense is also a key feature.

A full-back who honed his technique at Shizuoka Gakuen High School before turning professional via Juntendo University. His attacking instincts have been evident since high school, and he contributes to both phases with energetic running up and down the flank. His strengths are his physical one-on-one defending and abundant stamina.

A veteran center-back who gained experience at multiple J1 clubs including Sapporo, Nagoya, and Omiya. His wide-ranging covering, driven by pace and sharp anticipation, is his main asset, and he is also strong in one-on-one duels. His accurate distribution also plays a key role in initiating attacks from the back.

A center-back whose aerial dominance from his 186cm frame is his greatest weapon, with a threat from set pieces as well. He combines height with pace, allowing him to deal with quick opposition forwards. He is also technically proficient, contributing to build-up play from the back.

A 187cm center-back developed in the Kawasaki Frontale academy who appeared at the National High School Championship with Teikyo High School. He was selected for U-16 and U-18 Japan squads, showing great promise. His imposing physique aids his aerial presence and physical defending, and he is also comfortable on the ball for distribution from the back.

A center-back who was selected for the J3 Best Eleven at Iwaki FC. In attack, he orchestrates play from the back through his passing in build-up, while in defense he leads the line with commanding authority. His quality was recognized when he earned a mid-season transfer to Nagasaki after promotion to J2.

An attack-minded center-back who played on the right of a back three under the Mischa system at Sapporo and was called up to the Japan national team. His jumping ability aids his aerial dominance, and he carries a goal threat from set pieces. At Sapporo, he achieved a full season of consecutive starts, demonstrating his athleticism and tactical reading.

A young left-back who joined from Boin High School in South Korea. His left foot is his weapon, creating chances through his attacking runs. While his J-League experience is still to come, he was signed for his future potential as an exciting new addition.

A vastly experienced holding midfielder who has represented Japan at the World Cup. His sharp reads and sprinting ability allow him to win the ball and quickly transition into attack. He once recorded the most interceptions in the league, and was praised by David Villa as 'having everything you need in midfield.'

A holding midfielder who returned to his boyhood club after progressing through V-Varen Nagasaki U-18 and Toyo University. He won the university championship at Toyo and stands out for his wide field of vision and passing sense as an attacking springboard. A developing talent who combines ball-winning with distribution in midfield.

Described as an 'extraordinary midfielder' whose 186cm frame produces powerful yet fluid play. He is highly technical with his left foot, performing dribbling, passing, and shooting at a high level as the team's attacking conductor. He was named the 2025 J2 League annual MVP and is trusted by teammates for his committed defensive work.

A Jamaica international speed winger who gained experience in the Serbian and Danish leagues. He threatens goal from the right flank with sharp runs and pace. With extensive European match experience, his incisiveness in one-on-one situations is a standout quality.

A legendary figure at V-Varen Nagasaki and a key player in the club's J1 promotion. His sharp dribbling is his greatest weapon, and he creates chances with abundant running and keen movements into space. The quality of his off-the-ball movement in finding exactly the right positions is exceptional.

An attacker whose close-control dribbling is his greatest weapon, maintaining possession under pressure with his excellent technique. He combines speed with work rate, recording among the highest sprint counts in the team. His runs in behind are also sharp, providing a variety of attacking options.

A technical holding midfielder who made 169 official appearances for Brazil's Santos FC. His left-footed passing is highly accurate, and he controls the game from the base of midfield. He also has J-League experience at Kashima and brings a versatile skill set as a reliable midfielder.

A 'behind-the-scenes' type of holding midfielder who excels at winning second balls and defending in midfield. An Omiya academy product, he gained J1 and J2 experience at Kofu and Nagoya. While he may not grab the headlines, his consistent play maintains the team's balance, and his tenacity and positioning stabilize the midfield.

An attacker who joined from Maebashi Ikuei High School, where he was named an outstanding player at the National High School Championship. He takes players on with outstanding ball control and agility, and from the number 10 position creates chances through incisive through balls. His quick transitions and abundant stamina also contribute defensively.

A left-footed midfielder whose tempo-changing dribbles, exceptional technique, and passing sense are his hallmarks. He contributed to the runners-up finish at the University Championship with Niigata University of Health and Welfare. Despite his small stature, his ability to evade larger players with technical skill stands out, and he has made an impact in the J-League from his rookie season.

A player who gained J1 experience at Albirex Niigata, producing goals and assists as an attacking midfielder. His decision-making and technique on the ball are excellent, with particularly precise final passes. He also has a keen eye for goal, with his willingness to burst forward from midfield into scoring positions being a key weapon.

Hailed as 'the number one high school striker' during his time at Kyoto Tachibana, a speed attacker who has been capped by Japan. His dribbling involves repeated sharp stops and starts as he aggressively takes on defenders. He constantly presses high up the pitch and makes incisive runs behind the opposition defense.

A proven goalscorer who adapted to the J-League at Shimizu after playing in Portugal, and also played for Urawa. His 184cm frame makes him powerful in the air and in hold-up play, with accurate left-footed finishing. He serves as a target man who holds the ball up to create the platform for his team's attacks.

A left winger who produced 7 goals and 7 assists in 23 matches at RFS in the Latvian league and experienced UEFA Champions League qualifying. Despite being right-footed, he favors cutting in from the left side to shoot. An attacking player who combines speed with penetrative dribbling ability.

A towering striker at 187cm whose aerial ability and hold-up play are his main weapons. He possesses scoring pedigree having netted a hat-trick in the ACL during his time at Nagoya, with extensive experience across J1 and J2 as a veteran. His off-the-ball movement to create space for teammates as a target man is also excellent.

A forward who was developed at Mitsubishi Yowa SC Youth and wore the number 10 at Hosei University, serving as the attacking focal point. In addition to his primary center-forward role, he offers versatility by being able to play on the wing. A committed player who contributes with hard work and high running output, including pressing from the front.