J.League Regista – Page 5 – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

Keepers’ Rebirth

A perennial bench-warmer, a former Zelvia legend, and a prodigy who got lost: stories of rebirth in this 2025 J1 League.

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.

There’s no “Us” in “AFC”

The ACL Elite Finals venues and format, the Hiroshima conundrum, the future: Japan must step up their game, not just on the pitch.

Big as an Island

Kei Chinen used to be the third or fourth option upfront – now he’s become a key midfielder for Kashima Antlers.

The Osaka Surprise

Despite being a small frog in a big pond, FC Osaka are currently leading the J3 League table.

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.

Lost in Relegation

From disappointment to tragedy, the boundary is very thin: Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo are realising this very quickly.

Pride and Precipice

The domination in the WCQs shouldn’t delude Japan – it already happened, and there are some things to adjust.

Ricardo-san

Tokushima Vortis, Urawa Red Diamonds, and now Kashiwa Reysol: we sat down with Ricardo Rodríguez for the third chapter of his J.League adventure.