Late Bloomer

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

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.

Bad Guy

If you think about the J.League and you have to identify the league with one manager, to whom do you think? Hajime Moriyasu for his successes and the role with the national team? Arsènè Wenger because of his stint with Nagoya Grampus? Or the many Brazilians who have floated into the J.League galaxy in these […]

The Lost Prince

From Yasuhito Endo’s true successor to anonymous Spanish second division gigs: the story of Gaku Shibasaki.

From Father to Son

Someone says “it runs in the family”, but Kota Mizunuma been a key player to win the J1 title for Marinos.

2022 Regista Awards: J1 League

A title race to the wire, a sensational rookie, and a foreign manager crowned as the best one: these have been the awards for 2022 in the top tier.

Mitoma-esque

Just like Kaoru Mitoma in 2020, Makoto Mitsuta’s season felt unreal. Maybe even an inch more than Frontale’s prodigy.

The Awakening

From Kitakyushu to Doha. From J3 to the possible World Cup call. Shuto Machino is more than just a MIP.

12th Man

Brought in as one of many forwards, Takuma Nishimura has become fundamental for Marinos’ run to the title.