Japan Squad — Players, Numbers, Age & Previous Clubs

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Z. Suzuki

NationalityJapan

Age24 (2002-08-21)

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Previous ClubsUrawa Red Diamonds

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A US-born goalkeeper who came through Urawa Red Diamonds' academy. After 59 appearances over two Serie A seasons at Parma and starting all four of Japan's matches at the 2026 World Cup, he joined Aston Villa in August 2026. A modern keeper who uses his 190cm frame to dominate high balls, with sharp reflexes and good feet.

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K. Osako

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Age27 (1999-07-28)

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Previous ClubsSanfrecce Hiroshima

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A goalkeeper who, in the matches covered here, was in 26 Japan squads between November 2023 and September 2025, starting four. He has spent much of that run waiting his turn amid stiff competition. He is first choice at Hiroshima and gained international experience with the Tokyo Olympic generation.

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T. Hayakawa

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Age27 (1999-03-03)

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Previous ClubsKashima Antlers

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Kashima's first-choice goalkeeper and a 2025 J.League Best XI selection. In the matches covered here he has been in 13 Japan squads since his first call-up in November 2025, starting two of them by May 2026. Reliable shot-stopping and command of crosses helped him seize a chance that came relatively late.

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L. Kokubo

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Age25 (2001-01-23)

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A goalkeeper with an unusual path, moving from Kashiwa's academy to Benfica in his teens. He has since built his career in Portugal and Belgium while serving as first choice through Japan's youth ranks. With the senior side he has been called up without yet forcing his way into the XI.

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A. Pisano

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Age20 (2006-01-10)

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A 195cm goalkeeper raised in Nagoya's academy, with a Canadian father and Japanese mother. His reach makes him commanding on crosses and gives him a wide area to patrol. A U-17 World Cup participant, he is among the youngest names in the senior setup and is still learning the level.

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T. Nozawa

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Age23 (2002-12-25)

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A goalkeeper who came through FC Tokyo's academy and was trusted with the first-team gloves while still a teenager. He was first choice through Japan's youth sides and gained international experience with his age group. With the senior team he has been learning from the bench as a candidate for the future.

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K. Tani

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Age25 (2000-11-22)

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A 190cm goalkeeper who played every minute of Japan's Olympic campaign in Tokyo, testing himself at a major tournament while still young. In the matches covered on this site he has been in 12 Japan squads, mostly during World Cup qualifying, starting one of them. A Gamba Osaka academy product, he has also had a spell in Belgium.

2 DF RB

Y. Sugawara

NationalityJapan

Age26 (2000-06-28)

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Previous ClubsSouthampton, AZ Alkmaar, Nagoya Grampus

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In the matches covered here he appears in 24 Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2026, with seven starts and eight substitute appearances — used flexibly down the right. Accurate crossing and adventurous overlapping runs are his trademarks, honed at AZ, Southampton and now in the Bundesliga.

3 DF CB

S. Taniguchi

NationalityJapan

Age35 (1991-07-15)

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Previous ClubsKawasaki Frontale

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The eldest member of the Japan squad who marshals the defense with veteran composure. A 2022 World Cup participant in Qatar, he brings sharp positional sense and reliable covering to the national team backline. Captains Sint-Truiden in Belgium, demonstrating his continued quality at 34.

4 DF CB

A. Seko

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Age26 (2000-06-07)

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Previous ClubsGrasshoppers, Cerezo Osaka

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A versatile defender picked for his left-footed distribution and used both at centre-back and in midfield. In the matches covered here he is in 21 Japan squads between November 2024 and June 2026, with eight starts and five substitute appearances. He builds play from deep with composure and accurate long passing.

5 DF CB

T. Watanabe

NationalityJapan

Age29 (1997-02-05)

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Previous ClubsVissel Kobe, Gent, FC Tokyo

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A commanding centre-back who anchors Japan's defensive line. At 186cm, he dominates aerial duels and one-on-one situations while also contributing to build-up play. Partners with Ayase Ueda at Feyenoord, where he has been key to their Eredivisie title challenge, bringing that form to the national team.

16 DF RB

D. Hashioka

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Age27 (1999-05-17)

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Previous ClubsLuton Town, Sint-Truiden, Urawa Red Diamonds

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A versatile defensive option for Japan who provides backup at right-back and can also cover centre-back. His athleticism and strength in one-on-one duels add depth to the squad. Now at Slavia Praha, he gains experience in Czech football and European competition, using his pace to excel in defensive transitions.

21 DF CB

K. Itakura

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Age29 (1997-01-27)

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Previous ClubsBorussia Monchengladbach, Schalke 04, Groningen, Manchester City, Kawasaki Frontale

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The anchor of the back line: in the matches covered here he is in 20 Japan squads between March 2024 and June 2026, starting 15 of them. Athletic and dominant in the air, he is also tactically flexible enough to drop into midfield. He was central to the defence at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

25 DF CB

J. Suzuki

NationalityJapan

Age23 (2003-07-12)

Height / Weight178cm / 72kg

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National TeamJapan

Previous ClubsFC Copenhagen, Shonan Bellmare

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A centre-back who moved permanently to FC Copenhagen in the summer of 2025 after 49 J1 appearances for Shonan. In the matches covered here he went from a first call-up in June 2025 to 12 squads by June 2026, with four starts and four substitute appearances — a rapid climb. He defends strongly one-on-one and carries the ball out of the back.

26 DF CB

H. Ito

NationalityJapan

Age27 (1999-05-12)

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Previous ClubsVfB Stuttgart, Jubilo Iwata

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A left-footed centre-back whose greatest asset is his precise build-up play from the back. Helped VfB Stuttgart to a Bundesliga runner-up finish before earning a move to Bayern Munich. At 186cm, he combines aerial strength and one-on-one defending with exceptional distribution from his left foot, making him indispensable to Japan's backline.

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H. Mochizuki

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Age25 (2001-09-20)

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An unusual full-back at 192cm tall. His long throw, which travels close to 50 metres, is effectively a set-piece weapon in itself. Having turned professional out of university, he rose to a national-team call-up in a remarkably short time and is now pushing for minutes.

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H. Araki

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Age30 (1996-08-07)

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A centre-back who earned his call-up through aerial strength at 186cm and reliability in one-on-one defending. He captained his university side, and that leadership has since made him an organiser of the back line at club level. A late bloomer whose consistent J1 form brought him into the national-team picture.

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T. Koga

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Age27 (1998-10-28)

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A centre-back with some of the finest passing range in the J.League, able to start build-up from the back — a quality that travels to international football. Right-footed but accurate with his left, he changes the rhythm of an attack with vertical passes and switches of play. A Kashiwa academy product known for his clean first touch and delivery.

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Y. Nagatomo

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Age40 (1986-09-12)

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A left-back with as much international mileage as any Japanese player, built over long spells at Inter and Galatasaray. Still being selected at 39, he appears in Japan squads on this site from September 2025 through to the 2026 World Cup. His running power and fighting spirit make him the team's emotional standard-bearer.

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T. Ando

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Age27 (1999-01-10)

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A centre-back who earned his place by stacking up strong one-on-one defending in J1. On this site he appears as a substitute in a November 2025 friendly. His reputation is built on dependability rather than flash, and he has been called up repeatedly to add depth to the back line.

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N. Ueda

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Age31 (1994-10-24)

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A combative centre-back combining raw physicality with genuine pace. He is dominant in the air and in duels, and his years in Belgium and France sharpened the technical side of his defending. A long-serving presence in Japan's back line with a substantial international record.

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K. Machida

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Age29 (1997-08-25)

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A tall left-footed centre-back who, in the matches covered here, features in 12 Japan squads including 10 starts, mostly during World Cup qualifying. His height and left-footed distribution let him play on the left of a back three or in the middle of a four. He raised his stock after moving from Kashima to Europe.

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Y. Nakayama

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Age29 (1997-02-16)

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A left-footed defender with experience in the Netherlands and England. His value to Japan lies in covering both centre-back and full-back, and his accurate long left-footed passing makes him a build-up outlet. A Kashiwa academy product, he has featured at the 2019 Copa America and the Asian Cup.

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K. Takai

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Age22 (2004-09-04)

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A young centre-back who pairs 190cm of height with real pace. In the matches covered here he is in six Japan squads between September 2024 and June 2025, two of them as a starter, having been trusted with the back line while still a teenager. His move from Kawasaki to the Premier League marked him as a cornerstone for the future.

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H. Sekine

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Age24 (2002-08-11)

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A right-back who turned professional out of university and reached the national team in short order. On this site he appears in five Japan squads between June and September 2025, starting two. Strong in duels and direct going forward, he is viewed as fresh competition on the right.

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R. Morishita

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Age29 (1997-04-11)

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An attack-minded full-back who established himself as a regular after moving to Eastern Europe. In the matches covered here he started during World Cup qualifying in June 2025. His crossing and engine are his calling cards, and he covers the flank end to end.

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Y. Hirakawa

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Age25 (2001-01-03)

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A right-sided attacker who also covers full-back and featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the matches covered here he started during World Cup qualifying in June 2025. Quick and direct, he offers accurate crossing and a threat cutting inside, and moved from Machida to England.

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J. Fujita

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Age24 (2002-02-16)

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Previous ClubsSint-Truiden, Yokohama F. Marinos, Fagiano Okayama, Tokyo Verdy

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Japan's anchor in the defensive midfield, providing the screening and ball-winning presence that underpins the team's structure. Of Nigerian heritage, he covers vast areas and dominates the midfield with his work rate. Since moving to FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, he has continued as a regular, driving transitions with his distribution.

7 MF LW

K. Mitoma

NationalityJapan

Age29 (1997-05-20)

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Previous ClubsUnion SG, Kawasaki Frontale

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Japan's game-changing attacker on the left wing, capable of turning matches with his devastating dribbling and changes of pace. Established world-class credentials at Brighton in the Premier League and serves as a high-impact option for Japan, often shifting momentum when introduced. His touchline assist against Spain at the 2022 World Cup remains one of Japanese football's most iconic moments.

8 MF AM

Y. Suzuki

NationalityJapan

Age24 (2001-10-25)

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Previous ClubsBrondby, Shimizu S-Pulse

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A versatile attacker who covers both the number 10 role and the wing. In the matches covered here he is in 12 Japan squads between June 2024 and June 2026, with three starts and four substitute appearances in varying roles. He adds punch with his dribbling and shooting from range.

10 MF RW

R. Dōan

NationalityJapan

Age28 (1998-06-16)

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Previous ClubsSC Freiburg, PSV, Arminia Bielefeld, Groningen, Gamba Osaka

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In the matches covered here he is in 25 Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2026, and his 20 starts are as many as any attacker over that span. Cutting in to shoot with his left foot is his signature, and he scored against both Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup.

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Keito Nakamura

NationalityJapan

Age26 (2000-07-28)

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Previous ClubsTwente, Gamba Osaka

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A left-footed attacker whose pace and dribbling can change a game late on. In the matches covered here he is in 24 Japan squads between June 2024 and June 2026, with 13 starts and eight substitute appearances — used both from the off and as an impact option. Cutting in from the left to shoot is his hallmark.

15 MF AM

D. Kamada

NationalityJapan

Age30 (1996-08-05)

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Previous ClubsLazio, Eintracht Frankfurt, Sagan Tosu

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An experienced creative force in Japan's midfield who brings playmaking quality to the national team. Won the Europa League at Eintracht Frankfurt and has proven himself in the Premier League at Crystal Palace as a number 10 or inside forward. Combines incisive passing with goal-scoring ability, adding creativity to Japan's attack.

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A. Tanaka

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Age28 (1998-09-10)

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Previous ClubsFortuna Dusseldorf, Kawasaki Frontale

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A box-to-box midfielder with fine passing and positional sense. In the matches covered here he is in 24 Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2026, starting 12 of them. He scored the winner against Spain at the 2022 World Cup.

24 MF CDM

K. Sano

NationalityJapan

Age25 (2000-12-30)

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Previous ClubsKashima Antlers, Machida Zelvia

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A holding midfielder who covers ground and wins the ball back at the base of the team. In the matches covered here he is in 11 Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2026, starting six. He is a regular for Mainz in the Bundesliga and has been called up alongside his brother Kota Sano.

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H. Kawabe

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Age31 (1995-09-08)

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A well-travelled midfielder who has played in four European countries. He keeps the ball under pressure and carries it forward, adding weight to attacks from deep. He debuted for Japan in 2021 and scored his first international goal against Tajikistan.

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W. Endo

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Age33 (1993-02-09)

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The midfield anchor and captain figure, built on ferocious duels and reading of the game. In the matches covered here he is in 19 Japan squads between November 2023 and May 2026, 13 of them as a starter — as heavily used as any midfielder in that span. He was once the Bundesliga's leading duel winner.

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S. Tanaka

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Age24 (2002-08-13)

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A holding midfielder from Shonan's academy whose ferocious defending earned him the nickname "fighting dog". He wins the ball without hesitation and snuffs out attacks at the base of midfield. He played at the 2019 U-17 World Cup before moving to Germany to develop.

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Y. Ozeki

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Age21 (2005-02-06)

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A game-maker who mixes short and long passing to set the tempo. He picks unexpected moments to release the ball and carries a fierce shot from distance. A loan spell in J3 brought eight goals in 32 games, and he has since progressed from the youth ranks onto the senior radar.

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S. Inagaki

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Age34 (1991-12-25)

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A relentless midfielder who routinely covers more than 11km a match. He links one phase to the next, from winning the ball to arriving in the box, and shoots well from range. A late developer who debuted for Japan at 29 and has since scored more than once.

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Z. Uno

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Age22 (2003-11-20)

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A holding midfielder who locks down the middle with aggression in duels and a big engine. He earned a leading role in J1 before moving to Europe, where he has tested his physicality against a higher standard. A youth international now knocking on the senior door.

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K. Tawaratsumida

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Age22 (2004-05-14)

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A left-sided attacker whose dribbling — all unusual rhythm and sharp acceleration — has drawn comparisons with Kaoru Mitoma. In the matches covered here he both started and came off the bench during World Cup qualifying in June 2025. He is a product of FC Tokyo's academy.

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Y. Tsunashima

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Age26 (2000-08-15)

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A defensive midfielder who came through Tokyo Verdy's academy, went via Kokushikan University and then on to Belgium. Strong in duels and in the air, he can also fill in at centre-back, and that versatility is his selling point for Japan. He scored on his first professional start.

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H. Morita

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Age31 (1995-05-10)

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A complete midfielder who runs, wins the ball and passes at a high level, and who adjusts his role to the opponent and the state of the game. He went from Ryutsu Keizai University to Kawasaki, became a regular at a leading Portuguese club and then moved to England. He debuted for Japan against Costa Rica in 2018.

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R. Hatate

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Age28 (1997-11-21)

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A technical, high-energy midfielder who plays mainly as an inside forward but can also cover full-back and the wing. He joined Kawasaki while still at university, helped them to back-to-back titles and was named in the 2021 J1 Best XI. He moved to Celtic at the end of that year and was man of the match on debut.

- MF CM

S. Kawasaki

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Age25 (2001-07-30)

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A box-to-box midfielder with the stamina to cover 90 minutes, real bite in duels and a sharp eye for interceptions. He moved from Kofu to Kyoto and was made the club's youngest ever captain at 21. He featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics before taking his career to Germany.

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R. Sato

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Age19 (2006-10-16)

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A homegrown midfielder who spent roughly a decade in FC Tokyo's system before moving to Spain at 19. In the matches covered here he came off the bench in June and November 2025, having earned his senior debut as a teenager. At 171cm he is small but technically sharp and direct.

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K. Kumasaka

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Age25 (2001-04-15)

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A holding midfielder who came through Kashiwa's academy and turned professional via Tokyo International University. At 185cm he is strong in the air and in duels, and he was called up by Japan in 2025. He came back from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament to complete his first full 90 minutes in 446 days in August 2026.

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K. Sano

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Age23 (2003-09-25)

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Previous ClubsFagiano Okayama, FC Gifu

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A 22-year-old attacking midfielder called up alongside his brother Kaishu Sano. A regular starter at NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, he excels in tight spaces with excellent ball control and vision for the decisive through pass. Uses his technique and football intelligence to create chances for Japan, continuing to develop ahead of the World Cup.

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S. Machino

NationalityJapan

Age26 (1999-09-30)

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Previous ClubsHolstein Kiel, Shonan Bellmare

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A striker who provides backup to Ayase Ueda in the Japan squad. Moved to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga, steadily building his career in German football. Known for his instinct inside the penalty area and ability to score with both feet, he is expected to deliver when given his chance in the national team.

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D. Maeda

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Age28 (1997-10-20)

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Previous ClubsYokohama F. Marinos, Maritimo, Matsumoto Yamaga

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An attacker whose sprinting and pressing keep opposing back lines under constant strain. In the matches covered here he is in 22 Japan squads between March 2024 and June 2026, with eight starts and six substitute appearances. The selflessness that helped Celtic to the Scottish title is exactly what he brings to Japan.

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J. Ito

NationalityJapan

Age33 (1993-03-09)

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Previous ClubsStade de Reims, Genk, Kashiwa Reysol

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In the matches covered here he is in 21 Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2026, and his 12 substitute appearances outnumber his eight starts. Into his thirties he has increasingly been used as an impact option, but the explosive pace and directness remain, and he still hurts teams both by crossing and by cutting inside.

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A. Ueda

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Age28 (1998-08-28)

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Previous ClubsCercle Brugge, Kashima Antlers

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Japan's lead striker who has been prolific throughout the World Cup qualifiers. At Feyenoord, he broke the record for most goals by a Japanese player in the Eredivisie and recorded a hat-trick. His clinical finishing instinct inside the box and effective hold-up play make him the focal point of Japan's attack.

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Koki Ogawa

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Age29 (1997-08-08)

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Previous ClubsYokohama FC, Jubilo Iwata

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A striker who thrives on positioning in the box and his strength in the air. In the matches covered here he is in 22 Japan squads between March 2024 and June 2026, with 11 substitute appearances against six starts — often sent on to change a game. He built his reputation scoring freely in the Eredivisie.

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Kento Shiogai

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Age24 (2002-05-02)

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Previous ClubsSouthampton, Brentford B

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A young attacker who takes defenders on with pace and agility, and can play on either flank. In the matches covered here he joined his first Japan squad in March 2026 and was in seven by June, coming off the bench three times. A move from Southampton to the Bundesliga has accelerated his European career.

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K. Goto

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Age21 (2005-06-03)

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Previous ClubsAnderlecht, FC Tokyo, Nagoya Grampus

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A young striker who wins headers and holds the ball up with his 185cm frame, and finishes well inside the box. In the matches covered here he is in nine Japan squads between November 2025 and June 2026, with one start and four substitute appearances. A loan in Belgium brought eight goals in 21 games.

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Y. Soma

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Age29 (1997-02-25)

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A winger who tears down the flank with pace and agility despite standing just 166cm. In the matches covered here he is in six Japan squads between November 2023 and October 2025, four of those appearances off the bench — very much an impact option. He has also tested himself in Portugal.

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T. Minamino

NationalityJapan

Age31 (1995-01-16)

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The most heavily used attacker in this period, appearing in 19 Japan squads on this site with 15 starts. His instincts around the box and his runs from deep are his hallmarks, built on a European career spanning Salzburg, Liverpool and Monaco.

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T. Miyashiro

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Age26 (2000-05-26)

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A striker raised in Kawasaki's academy who sharpened his finishing on loan at Yamaguchi, Tokushima and Tosu. He made his senior Japan debut against Hong Kong in July 2025 and moved to the Spanish second tier on loan in January 2026. He works hard across the front line and brings others into play.

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M. Hosoya

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Age25 (2001-09-07)

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A striker who combines a six-second 50m with genuine strength. In the matches covered here he is in five Japan squads between November 2023 and June 2025, coming off the bench in three of them. Running in behind is his weapon, and he has been a Kashiwa regular since 20.

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T. Kubo

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Age25 (2001-06-04)

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National TeamJapan

Previous ClubsReal Madrid, Mallorca (loan), Villarreal (loan), Getafe (loan), FC Tokyo

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A key creative force for Japan who makes the difference with his left-footed dribbling and incisive final ball. Established as a starter at Real Sociedad in La Liga, his cut-inside shots and through passes are world-class. Deployed across multiple attacking positions for Japan, he drives the team's creativity in the final third.

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S. Kitano

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Age22 (2004-08-13)

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A young attacker who debuted in J1 as a teenager and moved to Austria to develop. In the matches covered here he came off the bench in a November 2025 friendly. His technique in tight areas and composure in front of goal mark him as one for the next cycle.

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T. Hara

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Age27 (1999-05-05)

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A big striker prized for how much ground he covers, he made his Japan debut at the 2025 E-1 Championship. At Kyoto he scored seven in 13 in 2023, eight in 37 in 2024 and five in 34 in 2025, before a permanent move to the Bundesliga in January 2026.

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R. Germain

NationalityJapan

Age31 (1995-04-19)

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A powerful, quick centre-forward with a fearsome left foot. Nineteen goals in 32 games for Iwata in 2024 proved him one of the sharpest finishers in J1 and earned him his call-up. He threatens both by running in behind and with his back to goal.

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S. Yamada

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Age26 (2000-05-30)

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A striker who broke through at Kawasaki before moving to Scotland and then Germany. His minutes abroad have been limited so far, but he contributes with his hold-up play and pressing from the front. The question now is whether he can reproduce his domestic scoring record in Europe.

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Y. Kakita

NationalityJapan

Age29 (1997-07-14)

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A tall forward at 187cm who wins headers and holds the ball up, but also scores by running into space and breaking away on the counter. The grounding given to him by his father, a former Kashima player, left him unusually clean technically for his size. Twenty-five goals across two seasons at Tokushima helped carry them to J1.

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K. Saito

NationalityJapan

Age25 (2001-08-10)

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An attacker who left Yokohama FC for Belgium as a teenager and has since played in the Netherlands and England. In the matches covered here he came off the bench in an October 2025 friendly. Small and low to the ground, he beats defenders off the dribble from either flank.

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S. Nakamura

NationalityJapan

Age23 (2002-10-15)

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A university graduate who swept the Kanto league's top scorer, top assister and MVP awards at Meiji. He finishes well, covers ground and leads the press from the front. Small in stature, he wins his advantage through the quality of his movement off the ball and quick decisions.

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T. Nishimura

NationalityJapan

Age29 (1996-10-22)

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A second striker whose weapons are runs in behind and a fierce shot struck with almost no backlift. He showed his scoring touch with 10 goals in 27 league games for Yokohama F. Marinos. Spells at CSKA Moscow and in Switzerland broadened his game, and his timing arriving in the box from deep is first class.

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Y. Ohashi

NationalityJapan

Age30 (1996-07-27)

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A striker who earned a move to England after a prolific spell at Hiroshima. In the matches covered here he is in five Japan squads between November 2024 and June 2025, with one start and one substitute appearance. Composure in the box and clever movement are his strengths.

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K. Furuhashi

NationalityJapan

Age31 (1995-01-20)

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A forward who spent four seasons as Celtic's main striker, making close to 100 appearances in the Scottish Premiership. Running in behind and finishing are what he does best. He reached Europe via FC Gifu and Vissel Kobe, and has since played for Rennes and Birmingham.

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S. Mito

NationalityJapan

Age23 (2002-09-28)

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An attacker who, at 164cm, unsettles defenders with explosive pace and sharp dribbling. In the matches covered here he started during World Cup qualifying in June 2025. He moved from Niigata to the Netherlands and plays as a right-footed left winger, cutting inside to shoot.