J.League Regista – Page 13 – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

2023 Regista Awards: J3 League

An orange domination, a Japanese-Canadian striker, and many shared accolades: these have been the awards for 2023 in the third division.

Bargains

Many foreigners will come and go in J.League, especially Brazilians. Marcus Vinicius showed us the good kind.

Orange Country

Ehime FC got relegated in 2021, and we were doubtful about a return to J2. They swept the competition away.

2023 Regista Awards: J1 League

A first-time champion, a returning national hero, and new players rising: these have been the awards for 2023 in the top tier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Youngster

Rei Hirakawa’s career felt stuck. He needed an environment to thrive. Roasso Kumamoto and Takeshi Oki were the perfect match.

Jogo Bonito

Hisashi Jogo is one of the one-club-guys still around, and he should be deservedly getting a legacy trophy in the J.League Cup final for it.

from Lugano to Wolfsburg

From Nishino to Moriyasu, from Switzerland to Germany. From Japan to Japan, a reportage from a historical night.