Blanklisted – Riku Matsuda

With J. League Stats (@J1tokei on Twitter), we looked out for the underrated gems of J1. First up is the right-back from Cerezo Osaka.

The prodigal son

Hayato Nakama grew up in Reysol’s youth sector, but he played almost a decade in J2 before coming home. Now it’s his time to shine.

J. Legacy – Joshua Kennedy

J. League developed through the football movements which left a mark on it. Australia brought their best with a striker in Nagoya.

Lost Treasures – Daijiro Takakuwa

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the second episode of this column, we talk about a keeper who took part in history.

J. Legacy – Marquinhos

J. League developed through the football movements which left a mark on it. Brazil had their best representative in a former truck driver.

Better together

After bringing Vissel to their best season-ever, Nelsinho got sacked and his adventure in Japan seemed over… until Kashiwa Reysol came along to form a renewed partnership.

A puzzle to solve

Nagoya Grampus really need a good season in 2020, because their last years have been pretty dreadful. Most of all, where are they going from now on?

The Market Report – 2020 J1 League

Returns from Europe, new foreign heroes and silent key-pieces have moved during the last Winter: here are our Top 10 signings in the top-flight.

The story of the Derby in Yokohama (and its rebirth)

Yokohama might get the title of the Japanese football capital this year, but first we must take a look at what the derby meant for the city.

Lords of the Transfers – The Company of Signings

Japanese football fans are active throughout the world in ways you probably can’t even imagine. Transfer market window is a good time to see them in action.