Tomoyuki Sakai (酒井 友之, Sakai Tomoyuki; born 29 June 1979) is a former Japanese football player who played for Japan…Tomoyuki Sakai (酒井 友之, Sakai Tomoyuki; born 29 June 1979) is a former Japanese football player who played for Japan national team.
Yuji Nakazawa (中澤 佑二, Nakazawa Yūji; born 25 February 1978) is a Japanese former professional footballer who most…Yuji Nakazawa (中澤 佑二, Nakazawa Yūji; born 25 February 1978) is a Japanese former professional footballer who most notably played as a centre back for J1 League sides Tokyo Verdy and Yokohama F. Marinos. He was the formerly the captain of the Japan national team. His nickname is "The Bomber" because of his distinctive hairstyle and heading ability. Nakazawa is one of only seven Japanese players to reach 100 caps for his national team and he is the third highest number of J.League all-time appearances in history with 593 appearances. Nakazawa also played for 178 consecutive matches for Yokohama F. Marinos from July 2013 to August 2018.
Masataka Sakamoto (坂本 將貴, Sakamoto Masataka; born February 24, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.He currently…Masataka Sakamoto (坂本 將貴, Sakamoto Masataka; born February 24, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.He currently works as an individual coach for the Japan national team.
Akihiro Nakamura (中村 彰宏, Nakamura Akihiro; born August 23, 1977) is a retired Japanese football player who last play…Akihiro Nakamura (中村 彰宏, Nakamura Akihiro; born August 23, 1977) is a retired Japanese football player who last play for Singapore National Football League club, Eunos Crescent.
Daisuke Kimori (樹森 大介, Kimori Daisuke; born July 28, 1977) is a Japanese professional football manager and former…Daisuke Kimori (樹森 大介, Kimori Daisuke; born July 28, 1977) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who was currently a manager of Mito Hollyhock.
Minoru Tōjō (東城 穣, Tōjō Minoru; born August 30, 1976) is a Japanese association football referee who currently…Minoru Tōjō (東城 穣, Tōjō Minoru; born August 30, 1976) is a Japanese association football referee who currently officiates in the J-League, and Div. 2. Since 2007 he has been an international referee.
Kosaku Masuda (増田 功作, Masuda Kōsaku; born April 30, 1976) is a Japanese football manager and former player who is the…Kosaku Masuda (増田 功作, Masuda Kōsaku; born April 30, 1976) is a Japanese football manager and former player who is the manager of J2 League club Tokushima Vortis.
Kazumi Kishi (岸 一美, Kishi Kazumi; born November 25, 1975) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan…Kazumi Kishi (岸 一美, Kishi Kazumi; born November 25, 1975) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Kazuyoshi Mikami (三上 和良, Mikami Kazuyoshi; born 29 August 1975) is a former Japanese football player. His younger…Kazuyoshi Mikami (三上 和良, Mikami Kazuyoshi; born 29 August 1975) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Takuya Mikami is also a football player.
Kenji Kikawada (黄川田 賢司, Kikawada Kenji; born October 28, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. His younger…Kenji Kikawada (黄川田 賢司, Kikawada Kenji; born October 28, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Masaya Kikawada is an actor.
Atsuhiro Miura (三浦 淳寛, Miura Atsuhiro; born 24 July 1974) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Atsuhiro Miura (三浦 淳寛, Miura Atsuhiro; born 24 July 1974) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. He is not related to fellow footballer Kazuyoshi Miura.
Tatsuma Yoshida (吉田 達磨, Yoshida Tatsuma; born 9 June 1974) is a Japanese football manager and former player. He was…Tatsuma Yoshida (吉田 達磨, Yoshida Tatsuma; born 9 June 1974) is a Japanese football manager and former player. He was previously the head coach of the Singapore national team, serving from 2019 to 2021 which he was famously known in the country for enhancing Singapore fluidity football. As a player, Tatsuma spent the majority of his career with Montedio Yamagata.
Masahiro Ando (安藤 正裕, Andō Masahiro; born April 2, 1972) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Masahiro Ando (安藤 正裕, Andō Masahiro; born April 2, 1972) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Takuya Jinno (神野 卓哉, Jinno Takuya; born June 1, 1970) is a Japanese football manager and former player who was most…Takuya Jinno (神野 卓哉, Jinno Takuya; born June 1, 1970) is a Japanese football manager and former player who was most recently manager of J3 League club Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Koji Tanaka (田中 孝司, Tanaka Kōji; November 2, 1955 – May 26, 2026) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played…Koji Tanaka (田中 孝司, Tanaka Kōji; November 2, 1955 – May 26, 2026) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
Nobuo Kawakami (川上 信夫, Kawakami Nobuo; born October 4, 1947) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Nobuo Kawakami (川上 信夫, Kawakami Nobuo; born October 4, 1947) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Takeo Takahashi (高橋 武夫, Takahashi Takeo; born May 13, 1947) (former name; Takeo Kimura, 木村 武夫) is a former Japanese…Takeo Takahashi (高橋 武夫, Takahashi Takeo; born May 13, 1947) (former name; Takeo Kimura, 木村 武夫) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Motoaki Inukai (犬飼 基昭, Inukai Motoaki; born 5 July 1942 in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former…Motoaki Inukai (犬飼 基昭, Inukai Motoaki; born 5 July 1942 in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former association football player. He played for Mitsubishi Motors. He was the eleventh President of Japan Football Association from 2008 to 2010.
Ko Takamoro (高師 康, Takamoro Ko; November 9, 1907 – March 26, 1995) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Ko Takamoro (高師 康, Takamoro Ko; November 9, 1907 – March 26, 1995) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Marumi Yamazaki (山崎 円美, Yamazaki Marumi; born June 9, 1990) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder.…Marumi Yamazaki (山崎 円美, Yamazaki Marumi; born June 9, 1990) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for JEF United Chiba and has also played for the Japan national team. Yamazaki is a trans man and played women's association football before transitioning after his retirement.
Ruka Norimatsu (乗松 瑠華, Norimatsu Ruka; born January 30, 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She…Ruka Norimatsu (乗松 瑠華, Norimatsu Ruka; born January 30, 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She plays for Omiya Ardija Ventus. She has played for the Japan national team.