J.League Regista – Page 33 – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

Come to the purple side

In a league where everyone is trying to face new ideas and formations, managers like Hiroshi Jofuku are still thriving with an old-fashioned style.

The (old) capital strikes back?

After seeing many dark seasons, even flirting with relegation chances, Kyoto Sanga are coming back, thanks a new coach and a younger core.

Us, football and stats (feat. @J1tokei)

Big data have been something mostly tied to major leagues in America, but in 2010s stats have spread also in football. We’ve talked about their rise and possible implications in J. League with a proper expert on this specific matter.

Cambio de dirección

En los últimos años, la J.League fue dominada por jugadores sudamericanos, pero ahora Europa ha vuelto con prepotencia a desempeñar un rol importante en la liga profesional japonesa y España es la principal nación de este nuevo cambio de tendencia.

Summer ’19: time for moves (Japanese edition)

Summer should be about scheduling the upcoming season, but many Japanese clubs moved to change something in their rosters.

Summer ’19: time for moves (Japanese edition)

Man of chances

Four years ago, he was a free agent; now he’s scoring regularly in the Japanese top tier. Noriaki Fujimoto’s wonder story is something unregular in today’s football.

Misfits at the top

After their worst season-ever in J3 League, now Fujieda MYFC lead the table thanks to a re-born striker and an under-rated manager.

Simply the best?

Just like three years ago in a cold Yokohama night, we’ve witnessed Japanese football history. Are Kawasaki Frontale the best around ever, in terms of quality, in J. League history?

Lost in transition

While Takashi Usami is back after an unsatisfying stint in Germany, Hwang Ui-jo is ready to shine in Europe. And who knows if someone else may leave Gamba Osaka.

We The North

Arjen Robben joining Consadole Sapporo is a great news for the league, but the real winners are among the one working at the club.

The tides have turned

One year ago, they seem both solid candidates for the national team. Today the histories of Kosuke Nakamura and Mu Kanazaki seem to tell something different.