Should Wataru Endo, who is recovering from an injury, be included in the 26-member Japanese national team for the North and Central America World Cup? The third installment in which the four of us thoroughly discuss member selection. Takashi Fukunishi Born September 1, 1976 in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture. Joined Jubilo Iwata from Niihama Technical High School in 1995. At the recommendation of coach Hans Oft, he converted from forward to midfielder. He supported Iwata’s golden era with his fierce play and won the J.League Best Eleven four times. He left Iwata in 2006 and moved on from FC Tokyo to Tokyo Verdy before retiring in 2008. After that, while active as a coach and commentator, he returned to active duty at Nankatsu SC in 2018 and served as manager the following year. Participated in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup as a representative of Japan. Scored 7 points in a total of 64 international A matches. Position = MF. Height: 181cm, weight: 77kg. Satoshi Tsunami Born August 14, 1961. Born in Tokyo. Japan’s leading left back who was active in the 1980s and 1990s. Played for Yomiuri Club, Verdy Kawasaki, Avispa Fukuoka, and Bellmare Hiratsuka. Participated in 78 international A matches for the Japan national team, scoring 2 goals. After retiring as an active player in 1998, he served as youth manager and first team coach at Tokyo Verdy, as well as manager at Vegalta Sendai, Cerezo Osaka, and Yokohama FC. Currently, he is the manager of Briobecca Urayasu/Ichikawa. Tomoo Aoyama, former editor-in-chief of J League Soccer King. Currently working as a freelancer, he is actively reporting on the Japanese national team. Director: Tatsu Ikeda https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp
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