Japan have 26 players in their squad: 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders, 8 forwards. The average age is 26.6.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z. Suzuki | 23 |
| 12 | K. Osako | 26 |
| 23 | T. Hayakawa | 26 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | A. Seko | 25 |
| 3 | S. Taniguchi | 34 |
| 4 | K. Itakura | 28 |
| 5 | Y. Nagatomo | 39 |
| 5 | T. Watanabe | 28 |
| 21 | H. Ito | 26 |
| 22 | T. Tomiyasu | 27 |
| 25 | J. Suzuki | 22 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Y. Sugawara | 25 |
| 8 | Y. Suzuki | 24 |
| 13 | Keito Nakamura | 25 |
| 15 | D. Kamada | 29 |
| 17 | A. Tanaka | 27 |
| 20 | T. Kubo | 24 |
| 24 | K. Sano | 25 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | S. Machino | 26 |
| 9 | K. Goto | 20 |
| 10 | R. Doan | 27 |
| 11 | D. Maeda | 28 |
| 14 | J. Ito | 32 |
| 18 | A. Ueda | 27 |
| 19 | Koki Ogawa | 28 |
| 26 | K. Shiogai | 20 |
When does Japan play next?
Japan’s next match is Japan vs Brazil in a friendly on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Japan squad?
Japan have 26 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders, 8 forwards.
Who is the youngest player at Japan?
K. Goto, aged 20.
Who is the oldest player at Japan?
Y. Nagatomo, aged 39.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM ET