J.League Regista – Page 32 – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

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.

2019 Regista Awards: J3 League

A long-waited promotion, a return to J2, a new team in the tier and the record of attendance in the history of the championship: these are the 2019 J3 Awards.

The Miracle Man

Yuya Takazawa has scored many decisive goals this season. Without him, Thespakusatsu Gunma wouldn’t be back to J2.

Goodbye my youngsters, goodbye my friends

U-23 teams won’t feature anymore in J3 from 2020. What’s been the bottom-line from their participation in the Japanese third tier?

Goodbye my youngsters, goodbye my friends

2019 J1 League: Best XI

It’s been a long season, but Marinos have won the title and many players have been making waves throughout this whole year. This is J. League Stats’ Best XI.

Tabula Rasa (Part II)

Júbilo Iwata were doomed for relegation since the beginning of the season, but this time they’ve to rebuild better than last time.

The sweeper-scorer

The J. League time is over for Marcus Tulio Tanaka, but 2019 will say goodbye to one of the best Japanese interpreters in pro-history.