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MIP, MIP, MIP!

Teruhito Nakagawa seemed out of J1 two years ago. Growing under Ange Postecoglou made him one of the most interesting players in the league.

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J. League Worldwide #5

From Milan to Tokyo: it’s been a long-distance love for Federico with the J.League.

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Come to the purple side

In a league where everyone is trying to face new ideas and formations, managers like Hiroshi Jofuku are still thriving with an old-fashioned style.

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The (old) capital strikes back?

After seeing many dark seasons, even flirting with relegation chances, Kyoto Sanga are coming back, thanks a new coach and a younger core.

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Us, football and stats (feat. @J1tokei)

Big data have been something mostly tied to major leagues in America, but in 2010s stats have spread also in football. We’ve talked about their rise and possible implications in J. League with a proper expert on this specific matter.

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Cambio de dirección

En los últimos años, la J.League fue dominada por jugadores sudamericanos, pero ahora Europa ha vuelto con prepotencia a desempeñar un rol importante en la liga profesional japonesa y España es la principal nación de este nuevo cambio de tendencia.

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Summer ’19: time for moves (Japanese edition)

Summer should be about scheduling the upcoming season, but many Japanese clubs moved to change something in their rosters.

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Man of chances

Four years ago, he was a free agent; now he’s scoring regularly in the Japanese top tier. Noriaki Fujimoto’s wonder story is something unregular in today’s football.

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Misfits at the top

After their worst season-ever in J3 League, now Fujieda MYFC lead the table thanks to a re-born striker and an under-rated manager.

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Simply the best?

Just like three years ago in a cold Yokohama night, we’ve witnessed Japanese football history. Are Kawasaki Frontale the best around ever, in terms of quality, in J. League history?

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