NEWS
U-23 Japan National Team Squad, Schedule - AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020
29 December 2019
Staff
Coach: MORIYASU Hajime (JFA Naitonal Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: YOKOUCHI Akinobu (JFA Naitonal Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: KURIHARA Katsushi (JFA Naitonal Coaching Staff/Albirex Niigata)
Physical Coach: MATSUMOTO Ryoichi (JFA Naitonal Coaching Staff)
GK Coach: SHIMODA Takashi (JFA Naitonal Coaching Staff)
Squad
GK
KOJIMA Ryosuke (Albirex Niigata)
OSAKO Keisuke (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
TANI Kosei (Gamba Osaka)
DF
WATANABE Tsuyoshi (FC Tokyo)
MACHIDA Koki (Kashima Antlers)
TATSUTA Yugo (Shimizu S-Pulse)
OKAZAKI Makoto (FC Tokyo)
KOGA Taiyo (Kashiwa Reysol)
HASHIOKA Daiki (Urawa Red Diamonds)
MF
SOMA Yuki (Kashima Antlers)
MORISHIMA Tsukasa (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
TANAKA Shunta (Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences)
ENDO Keita (Yokohama F・Marinos)
HATATE Reo (Juntendo University)
MESHINO Ryotaro (Heart of Midlothian FC/Scotland)
MATSUMOTO Taishi (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
SUGIOKA Daiki (Shonan Bellmare)
TANAKA Ao (Kawasaki Frontale)
SUGA Daiki (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo)
SAITO Mitsuki (Shonan Bellmare)
TAGAWA Kyosuke (FC Tokyo)
FW
OGAWA Koki (Mito HollyHock)
UEDA Ayase (Kashima Antlers)
*Top three teams of this tournament (excluding Japan) will earn spots into the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Schedule
| Fri. 3 January | AM/PM | Training |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. 4 January | AM/PM | Training |
| Sun. 5 January | TBC | Training |
| Mon. 6 January | PM | Training |
| Tue. 7 January | PM | Training |
| AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 | ||
| Wed. 8 January | PM | Official Press-conference/Training |
| Thu. 9 January | 20:15 | 1st Group Stage Match vs U-23 Saudi Arabia National Team (Thammasat Stadium, Bangkok) |
| Fri. 10 January | PM | Training |
| Sat. 11 January | PM | Training |
| Sun. 12 January | 20:15 | 2nd Group Stage Match vs U-23 Syria National Team (Thammasat Stadium, Bangkok) |
| Mon. 13 January | PM | Training |
| Tue. 14 January | PM | Training |
| Wed. 15 January | 20:15 | 3rd Group Stage Match vs U-23 Qatar National Team (Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok) |
| Sat. 18 January | 17:15/20:15 | Quarterfinals (Thammasat/Rajamangala Stadium) |
| Wed. 22 January | 17:15/20:15 | Semi-Finals (Rajamangala/Thammasat Stadium) |
| Sat. 25 January | 19:30 | 3rd Place Match (Rajamangala Stadium) |
| Sun. 26 January | 19:30 | Final (Rajamangala Stadium) |
*Local time.
*The schedule is subject to change.
Upcoming Schedule for U-23 Japan National Team
| Fri. 27 March | International Friendly Match vs U-23 South Africa National Team (Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kyoto) |
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| Mon. 30 March | International Friendly Match vs U-23 Cote d'Ivoire National Team (Hakatanomori Football Stadium, Fukuoka) |
| Sun. 17 - Tue. 19 May | Training Camp (J-Village, Fukushima) |
| Mon. 1 - Mon. 15 June | Tour Abroad (France) |
| Mon. 6 - Fri. 17 July | Training Camp (Hyogo) |
| Fri. 17 July | KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2020 (Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hyogo) |
| Thu. 23 July - Sat. 8 August | Games of the XXXII Olympiad |
AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020
Tournament Dates: Wed. 8 - Sun. 26 January 2020
Tournament Venue: Thammasat Stadium, Rajamangala Stadium, Tinsulanon Stadium, Buriram Stadium (Thailand)
Latest News
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Competitions
2024/11/21
Regarding the same-day ticket sales for the Final (11/23) – In partnership with tournament ambassador Mitoma Kaoru and CFC, 30 children will be invited to the Emperor's Cup JFA 104th Japan Football Championship Final
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National Teams
2024/11/20
【Match Report】SAMURAI BLUE defeat China PR 3-1 in Xiamen to remain top of the group and move closer to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™
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National Teams
2024/11/16
【Match Report】SAMURAI BLUE remain top of group with a 4-0 away victory over Indonesia at the midway point of the AFC Asian Qualifiers
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National Teams
2024/11/11
【Scouting report】The team's performance enhanced by the inclusion of naturalised players, exceeding expectations and securing points against formidable opponents (AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26) - Indonesia National Team
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National Teams
2024/11/08
“We want to make sure we progress” Coach Moriyasu announces squad for two away AFC Asian Qualifier matches as FURUHASHI Kyogo returns to SAMURAI BLUE
