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HOME > SAMURAI BLUE 2023 > NEWS > SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - MIZUHO BLUE DREAM MATCH 2023 vs Canada (10/13@Niigata), KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023 vs Tunisia (10/17@Hyogo)

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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - MIZUHO BLUE DREAM MATCH 2023 vs Canada (10/13@Niigata), KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023 vs Tunisia (10/17@Hyogo)

04 October 2023

SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - MIZUHO BLUE DREAM MATCH 2023 vs Canada (10/13@Niigata), KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023 vs Tunisia (10/17@Hyogo)

Staff

Head Coach: MORIYASU Hajime (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: NANAMI Hiroshi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: SAITO Toshihide (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: MAEDA Ryoichi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: FUNAKOSHI Yuzo (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Physical Coach: MATSUMOTO Ryoichi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
GK Coach: SHIMODA Takashi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Technical Staff: TERAKADO Daisuke (JFA Technical House)
Technical Staff: NAKASHITA Masaki (JFA Technical House)
Technical Staff: WAKABAYASHI Taichi (JFA Technical House)

Squad

GK
 1   MAEKAWA Daiya (Vissel Kobe)
12  OSAKO Keisuke (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
23  SUZUKI Zion (Sint-Truidense VV/Belgium)

DF
 3   TANIGUCHI Shogo (Al-Rayyan SC/Qatar)
 4   ITAKURA Kou (Borussia MG/Germany)
22  NAKAYAMA Yuta (Huddersfield Town AFC/England)
19  MACHIDA Koki (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise/Belgium)
26  MAIKUMA Seiya (Cerezo Osaka)
16  TOMIYASU Takehiro (Arsenal/England)
21  ITO Hiroki (VfB Stuttgart/Germany)
27  HASHIOKA Daiki (Sint-Truidense VV/Belgium)
 2   SUGAWARA Yukinari (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)

MF/FW
 6   ENDO Wataru (Liverpool FC/England)
14  ITO Junya (Stade de Reims/France)
18  ASANO Takuma (VfL Bochum/Germany)
 8   MINAMINO Takumi (AS Monaco/France)
11  FURUHASHI Kyogo (Celtic FC/Scotland)
 5   MORITA Hidemasa (Sporting CP/Portugal)
      MITOMA Kaoru (Brighton & Hove Albion FC/England)
      MAEDA Daizen (Celtic FC/Scotland)
24  HATATE Reo (Celtic FC/Scotland)
15  ITO Atsuki (Urawa Red Diamonds)
 9   UEDA Ayase (Feyenoord/Netherlands)
17  TANAKA Ao (Fortuna Dusseldorf/Germany)
13  NAKAMURA Keito (Stade de Reims/France)
20  KUBO Takefusa (Real Sociedad/Spain)

Players Change (10/9)

MAEDA Daizen
MF/FW Club: Celtic FC (Scotland) Sidelined due to injury

KAWABE Hayao
MF/FW 7 Club: Royal Standard de Liege (Belgium)

MITOMA Kaoru
MF/FW Club: Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club (England) Sidelined due to the Unwell Physical Condition

OKUNUKI Kanji
MF/FW 25 Club: 1.FC Nurnberg (Germany)

Players Change (10/12)

MAEKAWA Daiya
GK 1 Club: Vissel Kobe Sidelined due to injury

KOJIMA Ryosuke
GK 1 Club: Albirex Niigata

Sidelined Player (10/14)

ITO Hiroki
DF #21 Club: VfB Stuttgart (Germany) Sidelined due to the Unwell Physical Condition

Schedule

Mon. 9 October 16:30 Training (Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field)*
Tue. 10 October 16:30 Training (Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field)*
Wed. 11 October PM Training
Thu. 12 October PM Official Press conference/Official Training
Fri. 13 October 19:35 MIZUHO BLUE DREAM MATCH 2023
vs Canada National Team (Denka Big Swan Stadium)
Sat. 14 October 12:00 Training (Denka Big Swan Stadium)*
Sun. 15 October PM Training
Mon. 16 October PM Official Press conference/Official Training
Tue. 17 October 19:10 KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023
vs Tunisia National Team (Noevir Stadium Kobe)

*Training sessions on 9, 10, & 14 October will be open to the public.

【Regarding the training sessions held at JFA YUME Field on 9 & 10 October】
・The schedule is subject to change due to the team condition, the weather, etc.
・Please be aware that not all selected players may participate in the training session.
・Players and staffs are asked to refrain from responding to requests for autographs, handshakes, photographs, etc.
・Media will be present at the venue to cover and film the Japan National Team. Please be aware that spectators may inadvertently appear in photographs and video footage.
・Please refrain from streaming live video from the viewing area or any other activity that could be perceived by the organisers as media coverage. Commercial photography, photography that infringes the image rights of players and staff, filming of the match with video cameras, smart phones, etc., internet streaming, the use of large equipment including tripods, and any activity that interferes with other spectators' viewing are prohibited.
・It may not be possible to observe the training session if the maximum number of attendees has been reached.
・Viewing is only permitted from a designated area outside the ball net. Please follow the posted precautionary measures and the instructions given by the staff. You may be asked to leave the venue if you do not comply with the staff's instructions.
・The viewing will be standing. There are seats available on the seaward side of Supporter Hill, but if people are standing in front of you, your view may be obstructed.
・Please do not attend if you have a fever or feel unwell on the day of the event.
・Loud cheering, the use of drums and other loud instruments are not permitted.
・Vehicles are not allowed inside the JFA YUME Field. Please use public transport wherever possible. The closest paid parking is at the D and E block paid parking (600 yen/trip).
・Please note that it can be very busy on days when the Chiba Lotte Marines are playing.

【Regarding the training session held at Denka Big Swan Stadium on 14 October】
・The schedule is subject to change due to the team condition, the weather, etc.
・Please be aware that not all selected players may participate in the training session.
・Players and staffs are asked to refrain from responding to requests for autographs, handshakes, photographs, etc.
・Media will be present at the venue to cover and film the Japan National Team. Please be aware that spectators may inadvertently appear in photographs and video footage.
・Please refrain from streaming live video from the viewing area or any other activity that could be perceived by the organisers as media coverage. Commercial photography, photography that infringes the image rights of players and staff, filming of the match with video cameras, smart phones, etc., internet streaming, the use of large equipment including tripods, and any activity that interferes with other spectators' viewing are prohibited.
・It may not be possible to observe the training session if the maximum number of attendees has been reached.
・The first level of the W stand is open to the public. Please follow the posted precautionary measures and the instructions given by the staff. You may be asked to leave the venue if you do not comply with the staff's instructions.
・Entry is via Gate W and the gates are scheduled to open at 10:30am. Please note that the schedule is subject to change at short notice due to weather or other reasons.
・Visitors may begin queuing from 8:00am by placing tapes on the floor with their names and number of participants (up to 10 people). Queuing before this time is forbidden and all tapes will be removed.
・Please do not attend if you have a fever or feel unwell on the day of the event.
・Loud cheering, the use of drums or other loud instruments and the display of banners are not permitted.
・When visiting, please use the Niigata Prefectural Sports Park, Parking Lot 3 (free of charge). Please do not park illegally or in areas that may cause inconvenience to other facilities.
・Please use the designated bicycle parking areas at the Niigata Prefectural Sports Park when arriving by bicycle.
・There will be no additional shuttle bus service on the day of the event. Please use local buses.

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