Fagiano Okayama

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 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 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 defender studying at Tsukuba University. After agreeing to join the club, he was approved as a JFA/J.League special designated player and features for the first team while still at university.

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.

An agile right-back from the JFA Academy Fukushima who contributes effectively in both attack and defense. He signed a professional contract while still in the U-18 ranks and has been selected for the U-20 Japan squad. His aggressive overlapping runs and strong one-on-one defending are his main strengths.

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 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-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 holding midfielder from Parana state in Brazil. After building his career at home with Cascavel and others, he moved to South Korea in 2023 and was named in the K League's best XI in both 2023 and 2024 while at Pohang Steelers. He joined Fagiano Okayama permanently in 2026 via Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He describes himself as a connector, and his positioning and passing accuracy link defence to attack.

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 184cm Brazilian forward whose career took in clubs in Latvia and Brazil. Born in 2001, he supplies height and finishing for a promoted side.

A left winger who won gold at the 2018 Asian Games and has earned over 30 caps for South Korea. A right-footed player operating on the left side, he specializes in cutting inside to shoot. His goal-scoring ability was recognized with the K-League 2 MVP and Golden Boot, and he adapted to Japanese football during his time at FC Tokyo.

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 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.

A 188cm attacker with spells at Azul Claro Numazu, Mito, Yokohama F. Marinos and Tokushima. Born in 2001, he combines height with pace.

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.