The Danish Twirl

From absolute dominium to fighting for a starting spot: Kasper Junker and the Reds, a complicated relationship.

Chasing Supremacy

After a bleak 2021 run, Japan looks to the new edition of the ACL Champions League with renowned hope.

Landmarks

After 15 years in Japan, Mihailo Petrović proved to be the kind of foreign manager J. League needed for a step forward.

Captain Solidity

Every club he’s ever played for gained stability thanks to Yuki Abe. He’s been a steady presence in Japanese football.

Life at 30

After years of personal success, but lesser fortune with his squads, Ataru Esaka is finally a key-player in a solid project.

J. Legacy – Guido Buchwald

J. League developed through the football movements which left a mark on it. Germany had the man who stopped Maradona.

2019 Regista Awards: J1 League

From the incredible title-run of Marinos to the usual scrambles to avoid relegation: these are the awards for the 2019 J1 League

The sweeper-scorer

The J. League time is over for Marcus Tulio Tanaka, but 2019 will say goodbye to one of the best Japanese interpreters in pro-history.

When We Were J. Leaguers: Giuseppe Zappella

Giuseppe Zappella lived in Japan for just one year, but he cherishes a wonderful memory of his adventure with Urawa Red Diamonds.

30 is the Magic Number

Not three, as De La Soul, amongst others, sang about. No, if you ask Urawa Reds supporters where the magic in their team lies, a large majority of them will say it lies at the feet & in the brain of their unassuming, laid back number 30 – Shinzo Koroki. In a team full of […]