Ayase Ueda may have just changed Japan’s World Cup story.
With Kaoru Mitoma unavailable and questions surrounding Japan’s attack heading into the tournament, few people expected a 27-year-old striker from Feyenoord to become one of the biggest talking points of the World Cup.
Then came Tunisia.
Two goals. One assist. Three goal contributions. A historic performance that helped Japan secure a 4-0 victory and become the first AFC nation ever to score four goals in a FIFA World Cup match.
But Ueda’s rise didn’t begin in Mexico.
In this video, we break down:
⚽ Ayase Ueda’s incredible performance against Tunisia
⚽ How he became the first Japanese player to score a World Cup brace
⚽ His journey from Mito to European football
⚽ The Feyenoord season that made him the Eredivisie’s top scorer
⚽ Why his playing style is transforming Japan’s attack
⚽ How Japan have adapted without Kaoru Mitoma
⚽ Why Hajime Moriyasu’s system is bringing the best out of him
⚽ Whether Ueda can take Japan deep into the 2026 FIFA World Cup
With 25 league goals, a Dutch Golden Boot, and now a breakout World Cup performance, Ayase Ueda is no longer flying under the radar.
The question is no longer who he is.
The question is whether the rest of the world has noticed him too late.
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