Japan

AFC • 監督: Hajime Moriyasu • Formation: 4-2-3-1

チーム History & Profile

The Japan national football team , also known by the nickname Samurai Blue , represents Japan in men's international football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-2-3-1

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Hajime Moriyasu

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Japan's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Shūichi Gonda	Shimizu
2	RB	Miki Yamane	Brighton
22	CB	Maya Yoshida	Schalke
5	CB	Ko Itakura	Borussia M.
3	LB	Yuto Nagatomo	FC Tokyo
6	CM	Wataru Endō	Liverpool
8	CM	Hidemasa Morita	Sporting
10	RW	Takefusa Kubo	Real Sociedad
7	LW	Ritsu Dōan	Freiburg
9	FW	Ayase Ueda	Feyenoord
18	LW	Kaoru Mitoma	Brighton
14	RW	Junya Ito	Reims
11	AM	Takumi Minamino	Monaco
12	GK	Daniel Schmidt	Sint-Truiden
20	FW	Kyogo Furuhashi	Celtic
4	AM	Daichi Kamada	Lazio