Tokyo Verdy

A goalkeeper who came through the Corinthians academy and has been called up to both Brazil's U-20 and senior squads. His tall frame aids his handling of high balls, and he possesses sharp reflexes for shot-stopping. He played all 42 J2 matches in 2023, playing a pivotal role in the club's first J1 promotion in 16 years.

A backup goalkeeper who supports the team from behind with stable saves and vocal coaching. As the second-choice keeper behind Matheus, he maintains high motivation despite limited playing time. His 185cm frame is also effective in dealing with crosses.

A 187cm goalkeeper with spells at Fagiano Okayama, Kawasaki Frontale and Shonan Bellmare. Born in 1994, he guards the goal with height and experience.

A young goalkeeper standing 187cm tall with stable shot-stopping ability, who joined Tokyo Verdy from Shizuoka Gakuen High School. He has international experience representing Japan at the U-20 Asian Cup and U-20 World Cup. He excels in reflexes and dealing with high balls, and is expected to develop into a future first-choice keeper.

An intelligent center-back who wore the prestigious number 23 at Kashima Antlers. He stabilizes the defense through precise positioning and covering, while also serving as the starting point of attacks with accurate distribution during build-up play. He embodies the combination of intellect and athleticism, demonstrating calm decision-making on the pitch.

A large center-back with an imposing 186cm, 85kg frame. His aerial dominance and physical presence in one-on-one defending are his greatest assets, and he also contributes offensively with his height at set pieces. He steadily gained experience in J2 and J3 before bringing his physical prowess to the J1 stage.

A right-back with excellent defensive ability who, despite standing only 172cm, stands out for his ability to contain powerful attackers including foreign players. His tenacity in preventing dribbles and tactical intelligence are among the best in the squad. He brings extensive experience from Nagoya and Sanfrecce to Verdy's defense.

A Jubilo Iwata academy product and center-back who excels at proactive, front-footed defending and distribution. His sharp reads lead to interceptions, and his one-on-one strength continues to improve. A promising young defender who has been called up to the U-23 Japan squad for the Paris Olympics generation.

A left-back from Kashima's academy whose precise left-footed kicking and proactive attacking runs are his weapons. He has been selected for various age-group Japanese representative squads and contributes to the team's build-up with his high tactical understanding.

A right-back who experienced the National High School Championship runner-up with Aomori Yamada and joined Verdy via Meiji University. He excels in the intensity of one-on-one defending and the timing of his attacking overlaps, and was selected for representative teams during high school and university. His youth and work rate are expected to drive his development at J1 level.

A 193cm, 85kg left-footed center-back who has been with the Tokyo Verdy academy since the junior level. His height and left foot make him effective in build-up play, and he gained match experience through loans to Fujieda MYFC, AC Nagano Parceiro, and Iwate Grulla Morioka. His physical gifts also make him dominant in aerial duels.

A left-back who joined on a permanent transfer from Kawasaki Frontale. He won the National High School Championship at Shizuoka Gakuen and was selected for the U-18 Japan squad. His strengths include solid one-on-one defending, accurate crosses from his left foot, and driving forward runs, making him a well-balanced defender.

A 175cm full-back raised at Gamba Osaka who also played for Zweigen Kanazawa and JEF United Chiba. Born in 1999, his running and tenacity stand out.

A valuable left-footed full-back who joined Verdy from Montedio Yamagata to take on the J1 challenge. His accurate crosses and distribution from his left foot are his main weapons, contributing to the team's attacking build-up. He possesses a well-balanced combination of solid defending and attacking instinct honed in J2.

A club-bred attacker who has been with the Verdy academy since fifth grade. He uses his dribbling technique and wide field of vision to orchestrate attacks, and sharpened his match readiness through loan spells at SC Sagamihara and Renofa Yamaguchi. A versatile wide player who makes an impact in J1 with his proactive attacking contributions.

An attacking midfielder who joined Verdy after a long career at Yokohama FC, now driving the team's attack as a central figure. He excels in technique and decision-making, creating chances through incisive through balls and final passes. He also serves as a spiritual leader, bringing together a young squad with his experience.

A one-club captain who wears the number 10 as a symbol of the club. He thrives in possession, dribbling past opponents with composure and driving forward even under close pressure. An all-round player with no weaknesses in attack or defense, he is a crowd-pleasing performer who commands attention even at J1 level.

A speedster who contributed to a double of the Championship and Inter-High at Higashi Fukuoka High School. Primarily deployed as a left wing-back, his sharp dribbling runs and driving force are his greatest weapons. His quick transitions and aggressive challenges in defense are also distinctive, producing dynamic performances on both sides of the ball.

A technician hailed as a 'genius' at the FC Tokyo academy, with U-17 World Cup experience. His delicate touch and game management, mixing short and long passes, are characteristic of his play. He also possesses abundant stamina and tenacity in challenges, creating attacking rhythm from midfield.

An Osaka-born midfielder who came through the Gamba Osaka academy and made his J3 debut in 2019 while still registered as a youth player. He joined Tokyo Verdy in 2024 after four years at Kyoto Sangyo University, and spent the first half of 2026 on loan at Tochigi SC. He names his kicking and final ball as his strengths, and is trusted to hold possession and buy his team time in difficult spells. His older brother Ryotaro Meshino plays for Gamba Osaka.

A defensive midfielder who anchors the midfield with his tenacity in challenges and tireless running, specializing in maintaining the balance between attack and defense. During his loan at Machida, he was a regular in their first J1 season and returned to Urawa with even sharper defensive ability.

A 185cm holding midfielder developed in the Verdy academy, and a talent who featured at the 2023 U-17 World Cup. His height and physicality aid his ball-winning, and he possesses wide-ranging distribution ability, all delivered with a composure beyond his years. A regular in Japan's age-group squads, including selection for the U-22 team.

A dribbler who draws cheers from the stands the moment he receives the ball, having made a striking impression as a specially registered player. Despite his small frame, his incisive penetration from the left flank can change the course of a match. Coming through Maebashi Ikuei and Toyo University, his technical ability shines in J1.

An elusive playmaker who has been with Verdy since the junior youth level, operating as a number 10 with through balls and long-range shots driving the attack. He has been selected for U-17 and U-18 Japan squads, showing great promise, and his creative play is inspired by coach Yoichiro Kakitani.

A striker who won the National High School Championship Golden Boot while at Shoshi High School. He supports the team's attack with excellent hold-up play and a knack for winning penalties, and was a key figure in the club's promotion to J1. A well-rounded forward who also contributes with selfless pressing and high overall work rate.

Despite standing just 165cm, a left winger who bewilders opponents with quick, sharp dribbling. His dribbling technique, honed at a club that banned passing until fourth grade, is his greatest weapon, allowing him to break through even in tight spaces. He joined from Gamba Osaka and slices through J1 defenses with his speed and agility.

A center forward whose runs in behind and heading ability are his main weapons. He won the league MVP at Kwansei Gakuin University and is known for a selfless, hardworking style that includes defensive contributions. He has shown that his nose for goal translates from J2 to J1, battling physically in the forward line.

A forward. Joined Tokyo Verdy after spells with Oita Trinita, Iwaki.

A prodigy from the Verdy junior youth who has been continuously selected for Japan age-group teams from U-15 to U-18. He combines speed and technique, and his ability to score in crucial moments stands out. Having earned playing time with the first team since his youth days, he is seen as a future star striker.

A left winger who joined Verdy from Meiji University via a special registration. His vertical runs using pace and his proactive shooting mentality are his defining traits, and he earned a starting spot in J1 in his debut professional season. A player from Hamamatsu Kaisei High School who competes for his position with high attacking sense and ambition.

A 183cm striker developed through the Verdy academy. He showed his talent early by scoring in the Emperor's Cup during his youth days, and his hold-up play and finishing in front of goal, aided by his imposing frame, are his main weapons. He continues to develop by gaining experience at J1 level after his promotion to the first team.

A side attacker whose explosive speed and penetrative runs on the left wing are his weapons. He also possesses shooting quality from mid-range with both accuracy and power, and shows great composure in decisive moments. He has been selected for the U-17 World Cup and U-18 Japan squads, and is one of the most promising attackers from the Verdy academy.

A versatile striker capable of delivering high-quality shots with either foot or his head. He possesses superb body balance that allows him to score from any position, and his heading accuracy from crosses is particularly outstanding. He was a prolific scorer as the ace at Shizuoka Gakuen High School.

A striker who recorded 7 goals in 38 league matches during his first professional season at Mito Hollyhock. He continued scoring even after returning from a serious ACL injury, proving his mental strength. His poacher's instinct and shooting accuracy support Verdy's forward line in J1.

A young Jordanian striker whose high physical ability and aggressive approach toward goal are his main weapons. He serves as a target man in the forward line, holding up the ball while also possessing a keen eye for goal. A promising foreign signing expected to develop further through his experience in Japan.