Column – Page 18 – J.League Regista

Lost Treasures – Mike Havenaar

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the first episode of this column, we talk about the striker who ignited Ventforet Kofu.

The Market Report – 2020 J1 League

Returns from Europe, new foreign heroes and silent key-pieces have moved during the last Winter: here are our Top 10 signings in the top-flight.

The Market Report – 2020 J2 League

Some loans, a return to the second tier and a legend descending to old times: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the second division.

Lords of the Transfers: The Company of Signings

Japanese football fans are active throughout the world in ways you probably can’t even imagine. Transfer market window is a good time to see them in action.

2019 Regista Awards: J1 League

From the incredible title-run of Marinos to the usual scrambles to avoid relegation: these are the awards for the 2019 J1 League

The Brazilian demiurge

Foreigners were instrumental to let Marinos win the J1 title after 15 years, but Marcos Júnior played a crucial role in this escalation.

Trust the Process

In four years, Oita Trinita switched from a J3-relegation to surprise of the last season in J1. Most of the credit goes to Tomohiro Katanosaka, the man behind their rebirth.

2019 Regista Awards: J2 League

From the 13-1 win of Kashiwa against Kyoto to the fascinating duels for promotion, playoffs and relegation: 2019 J2 League never ceased to amaze us.

The Basque gatekeeper

Jon Ander Serantes didn’t seem like the ideal fit for Avispa, but his season in Fukuoka proves there’s space for more wonder-stories like his.

Gamble or bet?

One hit-wonder seasons are dangerous, but Leonardo has had another striking year in Niigata and he might be ready to rewrite the history books.