J. League – Page 4 – J.League Regista

Hello, Nihon – Belgium

Which hubs are the most welcoming towards Japanese players? Belgium has been surely one in the last years.

The Andrés Ineista’s legacy in Kobe isn’t measured just in trophies, but also in gained fans like Sergio.

Japanese legends, J2 cult heroes, and a Brazilian turned idol for a whole fandom: a perspective over the retirements from 2024.

Coaches thriving, delusion in Saitama, and a relegated revelation: these have been the awards for the top flight.

Yoshinori Muto was tipped to be more than his career showed – but the MVP and the back-to-back titles with Vissel Kobe gave us an alternative ending.

Cast aside at 30, Jun Ichimori found his way back to relevance – and now he’s one of the best goalkeepers of the J.League.

Fagiano Okayama weren’t even on the map of Japanese football 20 years ago – now they’ll play in J1 for the first time.

It was a long-running tradition: the Suruga Bank Championship brought many good memories.

Albirex Niigata are one of the J1 clubs to have never played a final. Now it’s time to win one in the J.League Cup last act.

After 13 years in J1, Sagan Tosu have been relegated. It doesn’t even feel true, but it’s a testament of the miracle they put together.