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 young goalkeeper in the club's group, sharpening his reactions and distribution as he pushes for minutes.

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 184cm centre-back raised at Jubilo Iwata with spells at Kashiwa Reysol, Kawasaki Frontale and OH Leuven in Belgium. Born in 1997, he pairs strength in duels with experience abroad.

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 defender born in 2004 from FC Tokyo's academy. His 185cm frame anchors his defending.

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.

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 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.'

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.

An attacker from Bahia state in Brazil. He turned professional with Vila Nova at home before working his way through mid-sized European leagues with NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in Croatia and FK RFS in Latvia, winning the Latvian title with the latter. He joined V-Varen Nagasaki permanently in January 2025. He plays mainly off the left wing, where taking defenders on is his main weapon.

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.

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.

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.

A midfielder from Japan. Joined V-varen Nagasaki after spells with Dinamo Tirana, Oita Trinita, KRC Genk II.

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 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 joined the squad for the 2026 season, looking for minutes with his drive up front.