Column – J.League Regista

The Market Report – 2026-27 J1 League

A Brazilian midfielder, a returning talent from Belgium, and a pair of strikers: these are the Top 10 transfers in the top-flight.

Renegades in search of a new home, silent bargains, and a Suzuki-esque keeper: these are the Top 10 transfers in the second division.

A former Gamba prodigy, a Singaporean striker, and a possible record-man: these are the Top 10 transfers in the third tier.

Juanma Delgado is currently the Spanish player with most games and goals in J.League history. We sat down with him to talk through his career.

When it came down to iconic no. 10 with no European experience, Ryang Yong-gi represented a unicum.

Calm and steady, but ready to battle: the first captain for Japan at a FIFA World Cup had to be a balanced guy like Masami Ihara.

It’s a sunny day in Toulouse, France – and it couldn’t be different: Japan are playing their first-ever match at the FIFA World Cup.

While investigating the no. 10 geniuses who didn’t reach Europe, Masashi Motoyama is the name which immediately came up.

He’s never won the “10”, but the football IQ of Shoma Doi always granted a place in the conversation – from Yamagata to Ibaraki.

Two dynasties members, a Brazilian forward, and many folk heroes from the lower leagues: a perspective on the retirements from 2025.