One-of-a-Kind
The 2019 Copa América saw Japan bringing a super-young squad to the competition. Ryosuke Kojima was there, and now he’s one of the best keepers in J1.
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My Generation
Yuya Osako (deservedly) won the MVP and trained Vissel Kobe to their first title, but he left also some “what if” questions along the way.
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2023 Regista Awards: J2 League
A debut in J1 for next year, a “rookie” coach, and a returning Brazilian: these have been the awards for 2023 in the second division.
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To a Verdy-er Pasture
Hikaru Nakahara was supposed to be the “next fancy winger” for Cerezo Osaka, but he should look for a new start in Tokyo.
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The Old Youngster
Rei Hirakawa’s career felt stuck. He needed an environment to thrive. Roasso Kumamoto and Takeshi Oki were the perfect match.
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J30 – 30 for 30
J.League turns 30 today. With 12 experts, we picked the 30 best players from the first 30 years of the Japanese championship.
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The 2023 Market Report – J3 League
An absolute debut from a former Japan’s NT member, an old fella, and some returns: these have been the Top 10 moves in J3 last Winter.
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The Market Report – 2023, J1 League
A former J1 MVP, an interesting striker from J2, and a gem from Yamagata: these are the Top 10 transfers from last Winter in J1 League
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The Market Report – 2023, J2 League
renegade from Kobe, a promotion from J3, and some interesting defenders: these are the Top 10 transfers from last Winter in J2 League
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It’s Not Over
The career of Tomoaki Makino showed us regrets, glory, achievements, and a clear line for his future.
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