J1 League – Page 6 – J.League Regista

The Capital Trinity

Tokyo hasn’t been the center of Japanese football since the 90s in J.League, but three teams from the capital will be for the first time in J1.

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.

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.

Striking Needs

Besides Ayase Ueda, Japan lacks a classic striker, a towering option. But this time around, three profiles are lurking to be a possible solution.

Late Bloomer

At 29 years old, after a life within lower tiers, Yuya Yamagishi is becoming indispensable for a J1 team.

The Drop

Relegations have been introduced to J3 for the first time ever: it’s better to revisit what happened the first time around in J1 & J2.

The Market Report – 2023, J1 League

A former J1 MVP, an interesting striker from J2, and a gem from Yamagata: these are the Top 10 transfers from last Winter in J1 League

The Saganian Candidate

Even if Sagan Tosu’s system is keeping the team in J1, no one excepted Kenta Kawai to do this well in a J1 dugout.