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Japan U20 is a football club based in Tōkyō (Tokyo), International, playing their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old). Follow Japan U20 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Soma Kanda leads Japan U20's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Ishii Hisatsugu has contributed 1, while Motoki Nishihara has added 1.

Japan U20 have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 9 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Maurice Revello Tournament Placement Matches, they faced a 2-3 loss to Mali U20. In the World Cup U20 Grp. A, they faced a 2-0 win against Egypt U20, a 2-0 win against Chile U20, and a 3-0 win against New Zealand U20. In the World Cup U20, they faced a 0-1 loss to France U20.

Recent results for Japan U20:

• June 14, 2025: Maurice Revello Tournament Placement Matches - 2-3 loss at Mali U20
• September 27, 2025: World Cup U20 Grp. A - 2-0 win vs Egypt U20
• September 30, 2025: World Cup U20 Grp. A - 2-0 win at Chile U20
• October 3, 2025: World Cup U20 Grp. A - 3-0 win at New Zealand U20
• October 8, 2025: World Cup U20 - 0-1 loss vs France U20

Upcoming fixtures for Japan U20:

• June 1, 2026: Maurice Revello Tournament Grp. B - vs Ivory Coast U20
• June 3, 2026: Maurice Revello Tournament Grp. B - vs Portugal U20
• June 6, 2026: Maurice Revello Tournament Grp. B - vs Canada U20
• June 11, 2026: Maurice Revello Tournament Grp. B - at Venezuela U20

Looking ahead, Japan U20 have 3 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Ivory Coast U20 (home), Portugal U20 (home), Canada U20 (home), and Venezuela U20 (away).

Japan U20's squad consists of 21 players. Goalkeepers: Keisuke Nakamura (Tokyo Verdy), Ryoya Kimura (Yokohama F.Marinos), Alexandre Pisano (Nagoya Grampus), Rui Araki (Gamba Osaka). Defenders: Keita Kosugi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B), Harumichi Shiokawa (Japan). Midfielders: Yotaro Nakajima (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Kosei Ogura (Fagiano Okayama FC), Katsuma Fuse (Japan), Yuto Ozeki (Kawasaki Frontale), Hisatsugu Ishii (Shonan Bellmare), Shunsuke Saito (Westerlo), Soichiro Mori (Nagoya Grampus), Hagumu Nakagawa (Japan), Nelson Ishiwatari (Cerezo Osaka). Forwards: Rei Umeki (FC Imabari), Soma Kanda (Kawasaki Frontale), Yumeki Yokoyama (Cerezo Osaka), Rento Takaoka (Valenciennes), Sora Hiraga (Montedio Yamagata).

Yuzo Funakoshi is the current head coach of Japan U20. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 46% win rate across 13 matches, averaging 1.54 points per game.

Previously, Koichi Togashi managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 8 matches (63% win rate).

Japan U20 plays their home matches at National Olympic Stadium (old) in Tōkyō (Tokyo), which has a capacity of 57,363.

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