Moriyasu: Architect of the Samurai Blue Revival

Hajime Moriyasu, the architect behind the revival of Samurai Blue. Appointed two thousand and eighteen, he replaced Akira Nishino after the World Cup in Russia. In Qatar 2022, Japan made a surprise: finishing first in a group containing Spain, Germany and Costa Rica. But the round of sixteen was stopped by Croatia. Due to this achievement, Moriyasu remains trusted, with a new target: the first quarter-final in Japan’s history at the World Cup two thousand and twenty-six. And in October two thousand twenty-five, an extraordinary moment was created: Japan’s first victory over Brazil, three-two! Moriyasu not only beat Brazil, but previously also beat Germany under Hansi Flick and Spain under Luis Enrique. The long process he built is starting to show results. Hopefully someone else doesn’t take over along the way.