Column – Page 3 – J.League Regista

Tipping Point

Some transfers have done the history of Japanese football – Kota Takai’s move to Tottenham Hotspur might be in that dynasty.

The Centennial Club – Masato Morishige

FC Tokyo haven’t been in the most glorious moment of their history, but Masato Morishige has been there all along.

The Europe Syndrome

We often talk about the players who are about to leave, but not the ones who are coming back to the J.League after a European stint: a special XI here.

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.

Hello, Nihon – Netherlands

Which hubs are the most welcoming towards Japanese players? Netherlands are growing in that sense.

The Centennial Club – Anderson Lopes

The Marinos striker is in the “100 goals” club of J1, but Anderson Lopes’ J.League career has been a leap in the dark.

The 2025 Market Report – J3 League

A 100 J1 goals-striker, a dynamic duo, some returns to the third tier: these have been the Top 10 moves in J3 last Winter.

The 2025 Market Report – J2 League

Former J1 prodigies, J3 wonders and hopeful goalkeepers: these have been the Top 10 moves in J2 last Winter.

The 2025 Market Report – J1 League

The return of the “fantasista”, a Brazilian sniper, and general commanders in the midfield: these have been the Top 10 moves in J1 last Winter.