Sanfrecce Hiroshima

A goalkeeper who excels in reflexes and positioning, with an outstanding reputation for close-range shot-stopping. His 187cm frame ensures stable handling of high balls, and he actively participates in build-up play. He was selected for the 2024 J-League Best XI as a proven top-class goalkeeper.

A proven goalkeeper who gained experience at Aomori Yamada High School and the National Championship, and beat Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to the starting spot at SC Sagamihara to establish himself as the regular. At Blaublitz Akita, he contributed to a seven-match winning streak from the start of the J3 season with his consistent saves and solid defending.

An Italian-born goalkeeper who was selected for Japan's age-group teams from U-15 through U-17. He gained experience at multiple J3 clubs and performed as the first-choice keeper at Matsumoto Yamaga with consistent displays. His quick reflexes and precise positioning are his main strengths.

A Hiroshima youth product and center-back with U-17 World Cup experience. He creates attacking opportunities with accurate distribution to both flanks and incisive vertical passes from the back. He is a well-rounded defender who also brings strength in one-on-one situations and aerial stability.

A center-back whose 186cm frame gives him aerial dominance and a strong reputation in one-on-one defending. Having captained Kansai University, he leads and marshals the backline. A Japan international who serves as the cornerstone of Hiroshima's defense.

A utility defender who performs at a high level across multiple positions including full-back and wing-back. Despite being a defender, his goal-scoring ability is remarkable — he even completed a hat-trick in his first season at Hiroshima. His quality in attack and sense of defensive balance are outstanding.

A defensive leader who plays primarily as the left center-back and captains the team. His tough physicality and high defensive awareness have seen him start virtually every match across full seasons, demonstrating exceptional consistency and durability. He was selected for the 2024 J1 League Best XI.

A center-back with impressive attacking contributions, armed with a powerful long-range shot and accurate distribution. After gaining overseas experience at Al Ain in the UAE, he returned to Hiroshima as a veteran. A member of the 2015 and 2019 Asian Cup Japan squads, he brings stability and vast experience to the team.

A tall, left-footed center-back at 186cm whose build-up play from the back is his hallmark. A product of FC Seoul's academy, he served his military service at Gimcheon Sangmu. He scored his first South Korea cap goal at the E-1 Championship, demonstrating his aerial prowess and ability to contribute in attack.

An internationally experienced holding midfielder who has played in four European countries. His technique allows him to retain the ball even when surrounded, and his driving dribbles from deep add depth to the team's attack. He made his Japan debut in 2021 and scored his first international goal against Tajikistan.

A versatile left-footed midfielder whose pinpoint set-piece delivery from free kicks and corners is his biggest asset. He delivers quality performances at holding midfield, wing-back, and wide midfield alike. Selected for Japan's age-group teams from U-15 through U-23, he has developed through the ranks as a Hiroshima youth product.

A 183cm midfielder from the club's academy who returned after a loan at Ehime FC and a move to Red Bull Salzburg. Born in 1999, his running and late runs into the box are his strengths.

A box-to-box midfielder with abundant running power and strong ball-winning ability. He was selected for Japan's 2019 Copa America squad and has senior international experience. He returned to his original club Hiroshima after just one year at Urawa Reds, driving the team forward with his midfield dynamism and rapid transitions.

A supremely versatile player whose ability to operate at center-back, wing-back, and holding midfielder is his greatest asset. He possesses strong technical ability and contributes effectively to build-up play as an all-round defender. Since making his J-League debut in 2023, he has appeared in over 30 matches per season and continues to grow as a defensive pillar at Hiroshima.

A left-back known for the accuracy of his left-footed delivery. He has built a wealth of experience across multiple J1 and J2 clubs, producing consistent performances at both ends. After returning to Hiroshima from a loan at Avispa Fukuoka, he provides depth on the left side of the squad.

A left-footed attacker whose thunderous long-range shooting — dubbed the 'Suga Cannon' — is his greatest weapon. A product of Sapporo's academy, he was selected for Japan's 2019 Copa America squad. He boasts experience at every level from U-15 to the senior national team as an attack-minded left-footer.

A young talent and son of former professional footballer Koji Nakajima, who signed the fastest-ever professional contract in club history at age 17. Playing primarily as a defensive midfielder, his creativity and precise technique to unlock defenses with a single pass stand out. He won the Levain Cup New Hero Award, highlighting his status as one of the most promising youngsters in Japanese football.

An attacking midfielder who wore Hiroshima youth's number 10, known for his sharp dribbling and goal-scoring instinct. He excels in using half-spaces and serves as a creative trigger to ignite attacks. Selected for U-16 and U-17 Japan squads, he was promoted to the first team for the 2026 season.

A young striker with outstanding speed and goal-scoring instinct who moved from Shonan Bellmare to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He has proven pedigree as the National High School Championship top scorer and has steadily added to his J-League goal tally. His runs in behind and clinical finishing are his weapons, and he also contributes with committed pressing from the front line.

A forward who joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima permanently from Cerezo Osaka in July 2023. He combines a willingness to defend from the front with a striker's instinct around goal. Wearing number 11 at Hiroshima, his versatility across several attacking roles keeps him in the side.

Nicknamed 'The Jaguar' for his explosive pace and powerful physicality. He threatens defenses with runs in behind and on the counter-attack, while also excelling at shielding the ball with his body. His high work rate extends to strong defensive contributions.

A world-class striker with an illustrious career at West Ham, Ajax, and Borussia Dortmund. He set a record by scoring in seven consecutive Champions League matches for Ajax. After overcoming testicular cancer, he made an inspirational return to football. Now in his second stint at Utrecht, he dominates aerially and excels at hold-up play.

A natural striker who relies on pace and instinct in front of goal. He contributed to winning the Premier League Final during his Hiroshima youth career and earned his professional contract. After gaining J2 experience on loan at Oita, he is competing for playing time back at Hiroshima.

A left-footed attacker whose dribbling at pace is his greatest weapon. He can both receive to feet and make runs in behind, and he contributes to the team's pressing from the front. A product of Tokyo Verdy's academy, he also has overseas experience at FC Utrecht in the Netherlands.