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 175cm defender whose career was built at clubs across Brazil. Born in 1995, he defends the flank with tenacity and mobility.

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 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.

Despite standing just 172cm, he uses his abundant stamina and core strength to cover ground relentlessly as a left-back. His agility and endurance are reminiscent of Yuto Nagatomo, and he creates chances with overlapping runs and dangerous crosses. His tenacious one-on-one defending is another key attribute, rarely allowing opponents to get past him.

A Brazilian defender who played for Figueirense and Portuguesa before a spell at Dunajska Streda in Slovakia. Born in 1999.

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.

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.

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 187cm midfielder from Korea Republic. Joined Shimizu S-pulse after spells with Ulsan Hyundai FC, Gimcheon Sangmu FC, Avispa Fukuoka.

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 midfielder whose high work rate and tenacity in challenges make his ball-winning ability a key attribute. After winning the ball, he initiates attacks with accurate long and short passing, excelling in transitions. He primarily plays as a holding midfielder but offers versatility to play at full-back as well.

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 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.

A 173cm attacker raised at Sanfrecce Hiroshima with spells at Kashima Antlers and Shonan Bellmare. Born in 1998, his pace on the flank is his weapon.

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 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 powerful striker who combines speed and strength, with devastating shooting power from his left foot. He scored 19 goals in 32 matches at Jubilo Iwata in the 2024 season, proving himself as one of J1's most prolific scorers. He threatens defenses with both his runs in behind and his hold-up play as the team's spearhead.

Despite standing 190cm, this hardworking forward runs tirelessly and contributes actively to the team's defensive efforts. He has accumulated overseas experience across four countries — Germany, Sweden, Belgium, and Norway. His ability to deliver results from limited playing time is a standout quality, and he earned his move to Hiroshima after scoring 11 goals at Kashiwa in 2024.

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.