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Japan U23 is a football club based in Tōkyō (Tokyo), International, playing their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old). Follow Japan U23 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Kotaro Uchino leads Japan U23's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Shota Hino has contributed 3, while Shun Ayukawa has added 3.

Japan U23 have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 12 goals and conceded 1 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.2 goals per game. In the AFC U23 Asian Cup, their recent results include a 5-0 win against Syria U23, a 3-0 win against UAE U23, a 2-0 win against Qatar U23, a 1-1 draw with Jordan U23, and a 1-0 win against South Korea U23.

Recent results for Japan U23:

• 7 January 2026: AFC U23 Asian Cup - 5-0 win vs Syria U23
• 10 January 2026: AFC U23 Asian Cup - 3-0 win at UAE U23
• 13 January 2026: AFC U23 Asian Cup - 2-0 win vs Qatar U23
• 16 January 2026: AFC U23 Asian Cup - 1-1 draw vs Jordan U23
• 20 January 2026: AFC U23 Asian Cup - 1-0 win vs South Korea U23

Upcoming fixtures for Japan U23:

• 16 September 2026: Asian Games Grp. A - vs Hong Kong U23
• 20 September 2026: Asian Games Grp. A - at Kyrgyzstan U23
• 23 September 2026: Asian Games Grp. A - vs Thailand U23

Looking ahead, Japan U23 have 2 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Hong Kong U23 (home), Kyrgyzstan U23 (away), and Thailand U23 (home).

Japan U23's squad consists of 23 players. Goalkeepers: Masataka Kobayashi (Matsumoto Yamaga), Tomoyasu Hamasaki (Japan), Rui Araki (Gamba Osaka). Defenders: Rei Umeki (FC Imabari), Kaito Tsuchiya (Fukushima United), Shuto Nagano (FC Tokyo), Rion Ichihara (Jong AZ Alkmaar), Kaito Koizumi (Japan), Kanta Sekitomi (Yokohama F.Marinos), Tariqkani Okabe (Toyo University SC). Midfielders: Kosei Ogura (Fagiano Okayama FC), Nelson Ishiwatari (St.Truiden), Yuto Ozeki (Kawasaki Frontale), Ryunosuke Sato (Valencia), Sena Ishibashi (Shonan Bellmare), Tokumo Kawai (Júbilo Iwata), Soichiro Mori (Fagiano Okayama FC), Yudai Shimamoto (Shimizu S-Pulse), Shusuke Furuya (Kashiwa Reysol). Forwards: Brian Nwadik (AaB), Yumeki Yokoyama (Cerezo Osaka), Haruta Kume (Japan), Yutaka Michiwaki (Iwaki FC).

Go Oiwa is the current head coach of Japan U23. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 86% win rate across 22 matches, averaging 2.59 points per game.

Previous managers include Hajime Moriyasu managed the club for one season, recording 4 wins from 6 matches (67% win rate). Makoto Teguramori managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 5 wins from 12 matches (42% win rate).

Japan U23 plays their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old) in Tōkyō (Tokyo), which has a capacity of 57,363.

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