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Who exactly is Riku Yamane? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Riku Yamane, a 22-year-old Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder, is emerging as a standout young talent in Japan's J1 League with World Cup 2026 qualification timing and potential national team selection.

Juventus

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

2 months ago

Who exactly is Riku Handa? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Riku Handa, a 24-year-old Gamba Osaka right-back, has impressed in Japan's 100 Year Vision League despite being a reliable defender rather than a flashy player.

Soccer (FIFA)

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3 months ago

Footballer comes out as trans in sweet post

Marumi Yamazaki, a retired Japanese footballer, publicly came out as a trans man, legally changed his gender, and married his wife.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromESPN.com

9 months ago

Behind Kota Takai's rapid three-year rise to the Premier League with Tottenham

Kōta Takai has confirmed his move to Tottenham, showcasing rapid talent development in football since debuting in April 2022.

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

10 months ago

Spurs agree 5m deal for Japan's Takai

Tottenham Hotspur signs Japanese defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale for £5 million.

fromESPN.com

1 year ago

Why Kawasaki are most-refreshing -- and unlikeliest -- of ACL Elite title contenders

Kawasaki Frontale is one game away from winning the AFC Champions League Elite, having pulled off a remarkable upset over Al Nassr.