Column – Page 13 – J.League Regista

The Regista Diaries – April 13, 2021

So here we are with a new column, that we’ll try to extend until the end of the season. Every weekend I’ll try to watch two games, one from J1…

The feeling of being stuck, the expectations and the letdown: this is J. Therapy, a portrait of J2 disappointments.

Against all odds, the Machida Zelvia striker reached the 100 goals-mark in J2: he’s only the second man to ever achieve this feat.

Nara Club are looking for more than promotion, but the arrival of Julián Marín Bazalo might help them.

Promising youngsters, renaissances and game changers: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the third division.

Young guns, foreign stars, talented musicians: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the first division.

Returns, renegades and players looking to a new beginning: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the second division.

FC Imabari are one of the most interesting realities in Japanese football and Lluís Planagumà wants to write history pages with them.

A new year is here, but we can’t forget whoever made history for J. League and just retired: a perspective about goodbyes.

Hisato Sato retired after some rocky seasons, but his name will be forever remembered.