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2021 Regista Awards: J1 League

A consolidated dynasty, an Aussie gatekeeper, and young guns: these have been the awards for 2021 in the top tier.

At many turns of his life, Ryuho Kikuchi risked of losing his J. League dream, but he fought through to come this far.

After years of personal success, but lesser fortune with his squads, Ataru Esaka is finally a key-player in a solid project.

A J2 loyal soldier, Junki Koike hasn’t known (almost) anything else in his career. Nevertheless, he’s giving his best at 34.

From a university prospect to the best Japanese striker in J. League: it’s been a long road for Ayase Ueda, but it’s far from over.

We had the chance of talking with Ryohei Hayashi and understanding how the post-football life of a Japanese player could be.

Reo Hatate is just 23 years old, but already mature like a veteran, ductile like Dirk Kuyt and talented like few others.

The transfers are not just within the J. League landscape, but also from and to Europe: here’s Part 3 of our deep dive.

We’ve decided to look at profiles who might down or up the ladder of Japanese football: this is Part 2.

We’ve decided to look at profiles who might down or up the ladder of Japanese football: this is Part 1.