Scouting intel
compiled 2026-06-11 · SonarSquad value
€270.85m
Coach
Hajime Moriyasu
Form (last 5)
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Key players
Takefusa KuboRW · Creative right-sided attacker, elite ball progressor€50.00m
Kaoru MitomaLW · Explosive 1v1 winger, high final-third threat€45.00m
Takehiro TomiyasuCB/RB · Versatile defender, strong duel and coverage€25.00m
Wataru EndoDM · Captain-like anchor, screens transitions well€15.00m
Shape: Japan under Hajime Moriyasu typically use a flexible 4-3-3 or 3-4-2-1, with full-backs and wide forwards creating width. Their style is high-tempo, aggressive off the ball, and built around quick combinations, pressing, and fast wide transitions.
Numbers: No reliable xG feed was available in the provided results. Recent profile data points to a balanced side with strong chance creation from wide areas, but I cannot verify current attacking/defensive underlying numbers from the supplied sources.
Key updates
- ▸Japan announced a 26-man World Cup squad for 2026, with Kubo, Dōan, Endo, Itakura, and Tomiyasu included.
- ▸FIFA confirmed Hajime Moriyasu as head coach for the tournament squad announcement.
- ▸Japan won a high-profile friendly at Wembley in March, boosting confidence ahead of the tournament.
- ▸Japan’s squad value is listed at €270.85m on Transfermarkt.