He is only 170 centimeters tall and was once questioned as not being physically strong enough to compete in the top European leagues. However, Nagatomo Yuto wrote an unprecedented legend in Asian football. From 2010 South Africa, 2014 Brazil, 2018 Russia, 2022 Carda to 2026 North America, he has competed in five consecutive World Cups, becoming the first player in Asian history to achieve this record. With an ordinary background and no physical advantage, he broke into Serie A with his unparalleled endurance and self-discipline. He successively played for Inter Milan, Galatasaray and other giants, and competed in European competitions as a winger. Even though he is approaching 40 years old, he still shoulders the heavy responsibility of the national team and continues to run, defend and assist on the World Cup stage, supporting the left defense line of the Japanese Blue Samurai. This issue of Ragnarok takes a complete look at Yuto Nagatomo’s career: doubts about his body shape when he was young, the hardships of traveling in Europe, classic moments from five World Cups, and his responsibility as captain to lead young players forward. This is not only the final chapter of a veteran, but also a magnificent epic story of a short player reversing his destiny through persistence and spanning 16 years of the World Cup, witnessing the immortal legend of Asian football.
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