Column – Page 14 – J.League Regista

Dreaming the year away

In the Silicon valley of Japan, the start-up built by Hasebe worked and Avispa are back in J1, against many odds.

A champion like never before, growing stars and some rebirths: these have been the awards for 2020 in the first division.

Kaoru Mitoma didn’t just enjoy a “good rookie year”: he rewrote the history books, just like his team. Now what?

Don’t let the ACL-run fool you: Vissel Kobe have a lot of work to do to actually reach the top of Japan, let alone Asia.

A surprising promotion, a dominating team and the growth of many players: these have been the awards for 2020 in the third division.

At this third year in J3, Kaito Taniguchi has developed again and proved to be a reliable player. Time for a promotion?

Blaublitz Akita had an otherworldly run of results, but the spell might go on in J2 as well thanks to some key-members of the organization.

J2 League holds a lot of treasures and we found five of them: young, talented and with a promising future.

Kengo Nakamura has been an institution for Japanese football, more than his loyal history with Frontale might say.

J2 League holds a lot of treasures and we found five of them: young, talented and with a promising future.