gabriele – J.League Regista

A Good Problem to Have

It’s strange, isn’t it? Japan has long suffered two major issues for the national team: no good goalkeeper and no number 9s. Two problems that have plagued the Samurai Blue…

The Golden Duo

It’s been a few years since FC Tokyo were on top. The performances by Motoki Nagakura and Marcelo Ryan were a reason for it.

Clutch Move

How Tōjirō Kubo went from rejection with Nagoya Grampus to absolute stardom with Kashiwa Reysol.

Cold Case – Yohohama Flügels

It’s a rarity to see a club folding in Japan, but one was an example to avoid: this is the story of Yokohama Flügels.

Cheat Code

A farm, Brazilian football, and a hopeful trip to Japan: that’s how the story of Lucão ended up with Fagiano Okayama.

Going South

It’s really hard to write Katsuya Nagato off, since the left-back always finds a way to re-invent himself.

Dark Horse

It’s tough to find stories like the one of Kaina Tanimura in today’s J.League. And yet, the no. 9 of Yokohama F. Marinos is here to stay.

Lost Treasures – Ryota Ōshima

From Japan’s next midfield maestro to an injury-plagued career: that’s the story of Ryota Ōshima.

Between Hope and Fear

The Japan Football League moved as well to a European calendar, with two new entries: J-Lease FC and Vonds Ichihara.

J. Legends – Kazushi Mitsuhira

The hair, a trademark celebration, the smiley face, and his years in Oita: that’s why Kazushi Mitsuhira is a J.League legend.