Lost Treasures – J.League Regista

Lost Treasures – Naohiro Ishikawa

From a rough patch in his home region to conquering Tokyo, one goal at the time: that’s the story of Naohiro Ishikawa.

Lost Treasures – Yojiro Takahagi

Absolute class in the middle of the pitch, although the light shone for too few seasons: this is Yojiro Takahagi’s story.

Lost Treasures – Motohiro Yoshida

Born in Suita, brought to history by Cerezo, former player and now coach at Gamba: Motohiro Yoshida saw it all in Osaka.

Lost Treasures – Douglas

From a mysterious object with no J1 perspective to the no. 9 of the champions: this is the rollercoaster of a career by the Brazilian striker.

Lost Treasures – Yoshizumi Ogawa

An elegant rookie, playing the best no. 10 who ever featured in J.League history: Yoshizumi Ogawa’s career should have gone differently.

Lost Treasures – Manabu Saito

There was a time where Manabu Saito was a Maradona-esque wonder – but he never lived up to that potential.

Lost Treasures – Yōichirō Kakitani

The first year without any J1 goal reminded us of what Yōichirō Kakitani could have been (and he hasn’t been).

Lost Treasures – Kengo Kawamata

A series that wasn’t supposed to come back. Just like Kengo Kawamata wasn’t supposed to become a Top XI in J1.

Lost Treasures – Márcio Richardes

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the fourth episode of this column, we remember a classy Brazilian in Niigata.

Lost Treasures – Hiroyuki Taniguchi

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the third episode of this column, we talk about a midfielder who ignited Kawasaki Frontale.