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From Lee Young-pyo to Nagatomo and Tomiyasu: Finding the next top full-back in Asia – data analysis
In the second section of a data analysis series looking at the best players in Asia, we’ll focus on full-backs. The leagues…
October 29, 2021
Analysis
The next Maya Yoshida: Finding the best centre-backs in Asia – data analysis
In the first section of a data analysis series looking at the best players in Asia, we’ll focus on centre-backs. The leagues…
October 16, 2021
Analysis
J1 League 2020: Shonan Bellmare vs Shimizu S-Pulse – tactical analysis
So far during the 2020 J1 League season, supporters of both Shonan Bellmare and Shimizu S-Pulse have had little to shout about…
September 21, 2020
Analysis
Shonan Bellmare: 2020 team analysis – scout report
During 2019, Shonan Bellmare maintained their J1 League status by the skin of their teeth. Having finished in the relegation playoff spot,…
May 31, 2020
J1 League
Urawa Red Diamonds: 2020 team analysis – scout report
Over the 2019 J1 League season, Urawa Red Diamonds had quite the year to forget as the club finished 14th in Japan’s…
May 18, 2020
J1 League
Teruhito Nakagawa 2020 – scout report
Over the 2019 J1 League season, Yokohama F. Marinos’ undisputed star man throughout the title-winning campaign was that of Teruhito Nakagawa. The…
May 11, 2020
J1 League
Yokohama F. Marinos: 2020 team analysis – scout report
In their opening fixture of the 2020 J1 League campaign, last season’s champions Yokohama F. Marinos fell to a surprising defeat against…
April 28, 2020
J1 League
Jun Nishikawa 2020 – scout report
Arguably, one of the most, if not the most, exciting young prospects currently housed in the J1 League is that of Cerezo…
April 21, 2020
J1 League
Yokohama FC: 2020 team analysis – scout report
Over the upcoming 2020 J1 League season, a side which will be interesting to observe is that which was promoted as J2…
April 14, 2020
J1 League
Vissel Kobe: 2020 team analysis – scout report
During the 2019 J1 League season, Vissel Kobe fell some way short of expectations despite having a star-studded squad list. Despite boasting…
March 24, 2020
J1 League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 2020 team analysis – scout report
With the 2020 J1 League season being just one game old when the fixtures were postponed, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have remained the leaders…
March 17, 2020
J1 League
FC Tokyo: 2020 team analysis – scout report
During the 2019 J1 League season, FC Tokyo came tantalisingly close to securing their first-ever league title. However, Kenta Hasegawa’s side just…
March 9, 2020
J1 League
J1 League 2020: Shonan Bellmare vs Urawa Reds – tactical analysis
On Friday, the opening game of the 2020 J1 League season kicked off, with Shonan Bellmare hosting Urawa Reds. Having survived relegation…
February 24, 2020
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