is a Japanese

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currently playing as a

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for

Kawasaki Frontale is a Japanese professional football club based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. Their home stadium is Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, in Nakahara W ...

. He is appointed as the captain of the team for 2023, following the departure of

Shogo Taniguchi is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Rayyan and the Japan national team. Career Born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Taniguchi begin first youth career with Tsukuba University. Taniguchi beg ...

to Qatar side,

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J1 League The , known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the system. Founded in 1992, it is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the J ...

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* 1998 births Living people Sportspeople from Kagoshima Prefecture Association football people from Kagoshima Prefecture Toin University of Yokohama alumni Japanese footballers Association football midfielders J1 League players Kawasaki Frontale players {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub