The Japan national under-17 football team（Japanese: U-17サッカー日本代表）is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The team were champions in the 1994 and 2006 AFC U-17 Championships, as well as the 2012 AFF U-16 Youth Championship. The year before the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the national team is renamed the Japan national under-16 football team, and the year before that, the national team is renamed the Japan national under-15 football team.
| Nickname(s) | サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue)[1] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | JFA | ||
| Confederation | AFC | ||
| Sub-confederation | EAFF | ||
| Head coach | Nozomi Hiroyama | ||
| Most caps | Hikaru Naruoka (44) | ||
| Top scorer | Koki Saito (16) | ||
| FIFA code | JPN | ||
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| First international | |||
 Japan 4–0 Singapore  (Bangkok, Thailand; 22 August 1984) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Guam 0–26 Japan (Qingdao, China; 1 September 2023) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 England 5–0 Japan (Benidorm, Spain; 4 December 2019) | |||
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 11 (first in 1993) | ||
| Best result | Quarterfinals (1993, 2011) | ||
| AFC U-17 Asian Cup | |||
| Appearances | 15 (first in 1985) | ||
| Best result | Champions (1994, 2006, 2018, 2023) | ||
Results and fixtures
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Win Draw Lose Void or Postponed Fixture
2025
editU-17
edit| 17 February Friendly match | Cerro Porteño  | 0–1 | Japan | Ypané, Paraguay |
| 07:30 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Parque Azulgrana |
| 19 February Friendly match | Paraguay | 2–3 | Japan | Ypané, Paraguay |
| 18:15 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: CARFEM |
| 21 February Friendly match | Paraguay | 0–3 | Japan | Ypané, Paraguay |
| 18:00 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: CARFEM |
| 4 April 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup GS | Japan | 4–1 |  United Arab Emirates | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 20:15 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Referee: Faisal Al-Balawi (Saudi Arabia) |
| 7 April 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup GS | Vietnam  | 1–1 | Japan | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 18:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium Referee: Morteza Mansourian (Iran) |
| 10 April 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup GS | Japan | 2–3 |  Australia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 18:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium Referee: Dong Fangyu (China) |
| 13 April 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup QF | Japan | 2–2 (2–3 p) |  Saudi Arabia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 17:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium Referee: Daniel Elder (Australia) |
| Penalties | ||||
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- Fixtures & Results (U-17 2025), JFA.jp
U-16
edit| 13 February Algarve Cup | Germany  | 0–0 | Japan | Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Vila Real de Santo António |
| 15 February Algarve Cup | Portugal  | 1–1 | Japan | Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
| 12:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Vila Real de Santo António |
| 18 February Algarve Cup | Netherlands  | 1–3 | Japan | Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
| 12:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Vila Real de Santo António |
| 15 April Montaigu Tournament | Japan | 2–3 | England | Les Herbiers, France |
| 18:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Stade de la Salmondiere |
| 17 April Montaigu Tournament | Portugal | v | Japan | Les Herbiers, France |
| 18:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Stade de la Salmondiere |
| 19 April Montaigu Tournament | Mexico  | v | Japan | Les Herbiers, France |
| 18:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: Stade de la Salmondiere |
| 21 April Montaigu Tournament Plac. | TBD | v | Japan | Les Herbiers, France |
| --:-- UTC+2 | Stadium: Stade de la Salmondiere |
- Fixtures & Results (U-16 2025), JFA.jp
2024
editU-17
edit| 8 August Balcom BWM Cup | Sanfrecce Hiroshima U-18 | 1–2 | Japan | Hiroshima |
| 18:00 UTC+9 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hot Staff Field Hiroshima |
| 10 August Balcom BWM Cup | Hiroshima High School Selection | 0–2 | Japan | Hiroshima |
| 18:00 UTC+9 | Report |
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Stadium: Hiroshima Regional Park No.1 Ball Game Stadium |
| 11 August Balcom BWM Cup | Japan | 3–1 |  Uzbekistan | Hiroshima |
| 14:30 UTC+9 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hiroshima Regional Park No.1 Ball Game Stadium |
| 12 September IYS in Niigata | Japan | 3–0 |  Peru | Shibata |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Gekisaka JFA.en |
Stadium: Green Stadium Shibata |
| 14 September IYS in Niigata | Japan | 4–3 |  United States | Shibata |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Gekisaka JFA.en |
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Stadium: Green Stadium Shibata |
| 16 September IYS in Niigata | Niigata U-18 Selection | 3–3 | Japan | Niigata |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Gekisaka JFA.en |
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Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium |
| 13 November Friendly | Republic of Ireland  | 0–2 | Japan | Poreč, Croatia |
| 12:00 UTC+1 | Report |
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Stadium: Sports Center Zelena Laguna |
| 16 November Friendly | Portugal | 3–1 | Japan | Poreč, Croatia |
| 12:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sports Center Zelena Laguna |
| 18 November Friendly | Croatia  | 1–2 | Japan | Poreč, Croatia |
| 12:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sports Center Zelena Laguna |
- Fixtures & Results (U-17 2024), JFA.jp
U-16
edit| 19 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | 6–0 |  Ukraine | Hirono |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 152 Referee: Masaaki Hiratsuka |
| 21 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | 4–0 |  Venezuela | Hirono |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 161 Referee: Kazuyoshi Karashima |
| 23 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | 3–2 |  Senegal | Hirono |
| 15:00 UTC+9 |
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Report |
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Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 447 Referee: Daichi Shiino |
| 16 August CFA Peace Cup | Japan | 1–1 | Uzbekistan | Shenyang. China |
| 19:35 UTC+8 | Stadium: Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium |
| 18 August CFA Peace Cup | China  | 1–2 | Japan | Shenyang. China |
| 19:35 UTC+8 | Stadium: Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium |
| 20 August CFA Peace Cup | Japan | 0–1 | Vietnam | Shenyang. China |
| --:-- UTC+8 | Stadium: Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium |
| 23 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Japan | 9–2 |  Nepal | Doha, Qatar |
| 20:30 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium Referee: Phurpa Wangchuk (Bhutan) |
| 25 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Mongolia  | 0–7 | Japan | Doha, Qatar |
| 20:30 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium Referee: Ahmed Imam (Kuwait) |
| 27 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Japan | 5–0 |  Qatar | Doha, Qatar |
| 20:30 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Aspire Academy Pitch 7 Referee: Sanzhar Zhakypbekov (Kyrgyzstan) |
| 12 December Friendly | Spain  | 5–1 | Japan | Alicante, Spain |
| 11:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Albir Garden Resort |
| 14 December Friendly | Spain | 2–2 | Japan | Alicante, Spain |
| 11:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Albir Garden Resort |
| 17 December Friendly | Valencia | 2–1 | Japan | Paterna, Spain |
| 12:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna |
- Fixtures & Results (U-16 2024), JFA.jp
U-15
edit| 15 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Belgium  | 2–3 | Japan | Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia |
| 11:00 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: NK Polet Sveti Martin na Muri |
| 16 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Japan | 2–1 |  France | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 17:00 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost |
| 17 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal | 0–2 | Japan | Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia |
| 11:00 UTC+2 | Report |
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Stadium: NK Polet Sveti Martin na Muri |
| 19 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament Final | United States | 1–0 | Japan | Varaždin, Croatia |
| 17:30 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: Stadion Varteks |
| 25 July Friendly | Uzbekistan | 5–1 | Japan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| 18:30 UTC+5 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Dustlik Stadium |
| 28 July Friendly | Uzbekistan | 2–2 | Japan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| 18:00 UTC+5 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Dustlik Stadium |
| 29 October Val de Marne Tournament | Italy  | 1–0 | Japan | Limeil-Brévannes, France |
| 14:00 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: Didier Pironi Sports Complex |
| 31 October Val de Marne Tournament | France | 3–2 | Japan | Le Plessis-Trévise, France |
| 16:00 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Philippe Deuleveult Sports Complex |
| 2 November Val de Marne Tournament | Switzerland  | 1–3 | Japan | Toulon, France |
| 14:00 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Léo Lagrange Sports Complex |
- Fixtures & Results (U-15 2024), JFA.jp
Coaching staff
editCurrent staff
edit| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Nozomi Hiroyama
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| Assistant coaches | Kai Ohata
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| Goalkeeping coach | Norihiro Yamagishi
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| Fitness coach | Tetsuya Sato
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- Players & Staffs U17 (2025), JFA.jp
Players
editCurrent U-17 squad
editThe following U-17 players were called up on 17 March for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, held in on April 2025 at Saudi Arabia. On 20 March, JFA replaced injured Mibuki Kasai with Kaiki Kato. On 25 March, JFA announced replaced Yuya Yokoi with Anthony Udemba Motosuna, citing a conditioning issue on Yokoi.[2]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Ethan Scally (村松秀司) | 8 June 2008 | Los Angeles FC
| ||
| 12 | GK | Ibuki Vincent Junior Ejike (エジケ唯吹ヴィンセントジュニア) | 31 December 2008 | Sagan Tosu
| ||
| 23 | GK | Hiroto Matsuura (松浦大翔) | 21 September 2008 | Albirex Niigata
| ||
| 2 | DF | Asuto Fujita (藤田明日翔) | 22 November 2008 | Kawasaki Frontale
| ||
| 4 | DF | Shota Fujii (藤井翔大) | 11 August 2008 | Yokohama F. Marinos
| ||
| 5 | DF | Kento Shinozaki (篠崎健人) | 29 July 2008 | Funabashi Municipal High School
| ||
| 17 | DF | Simon Yu Mendy (メンディーサイモン友) | 29 November 2008 | RKU Kashiwa High School
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| 21 | DF | Anthony Udemba Motosuna (元砂晏翔仁ウデンバ) | 10 March 2009 | Kashima Antlers
| ||
| 3 | MF | Haruto Tanaka (田中遥大) | 11 June 2008 | FC Tokyo
| ||
| 6 | MF | Rento Noguchi (野口蓮斗) | 20 April 2008 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| ||
| 7 | MF | Kosuke Imai (今井宏亮) | 10 February 2008 | Tokyo Verdy
| ||
| 9 | MF | Kaiki Kato (加藤海輝) | 25 February 2008 | Yokohama F. Marinos
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| 13 | MF | Fumiyoshi Kabayama (樺山文代志) | 14 February 2008 | Kokoku High School
| ||
| 14 | MF | Taito Kanda (神田泰斗) | 7 May 2008 | RB Omiya Ardija
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| 15 | MF | Ryota Hariu (針生涼太) | 7 March 2008 | Shimizu S-Pulse
| ||
| 16 | MF | Kaiji Chonan (長南開史) | 7 April 2009 | Kashiwa Reysol
| ||
| 19 | MF | Makoto Himeno (姫野誠) | 12 August 2008 | JEF United Chiba
| ||
| 8 | FW | Shimon Kobayashi (小林志紋) | 23 January 2008 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| ||
| 10 | FW | Minato Yoshida (吉田湊海) | 15 July 2008 | Kashima Antlers
| ||
| 11 | FW | Hiroto Asada (浅田大翔) | 16 January 2008 | Yokohama F. Marinos
| ||
| 18 | FW | Daichi Tani (谷大地) | 1 July 2008 | Sagan Tosu
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| 20 | FW | Taiga Seguchi (瀬口大翔) | 10 January 2008 | Vissel Kobe
| ||
| 22 | FW | Yuito Kamo (加茂結斗) | 18 October 2008 | Kashiwa Reysol
| ||
Current U-16 squad
editThe following U-16 players were called up on 3 April for the Montaigu Tournament, held on the same month.[3]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Kosei Oshita (大下幸誠) | 7 August 2009 | Kashima Antlers
| ||
| 12 | GK | Aoto Kawanaka (川中碧音) | 22 September 2009 | Cerezo Osaka
| ||
| 2 | DF | Riku Hashimoto (橋本凜来) | 14 December 2009 | FC Tokyo
| ||
| 3 | DF | Hinata Nishino (西野陽向) | 26 July 2009 | Júbilo Iwata
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| 4 | DF | Yoshito Kumada (熊田佳斗) | 5 September 2009 | RB Omiya Ardija
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| 5 | DF | Yu Ito (伊藤優) | 6 April 2009 | Mitsubishi Yowa
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| 13 | DF | Kyosuke Iseri (井芹響輔) | 29 April 2009 | RB Omiya Ardija
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| 19 | DF | Kanata Ochiai (落合哉太) | 29 November 2009 | Kashiwa Reysol
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| 20 | DF | Yuzo Takeuchi (竹内悠三) | 27 May 2010 | Nagoya Grampus
| ||
| 7 | MF | Arata Okamoto (岡本新大) | 16 December 2009 | Gamba Osaka
| ||
| 8 | MF | Shuto Oda (小田脩人) | 14 June 2009 | Kawasaki Frontale
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| 10 | MF | Tafuku Satomi (里見汰福) | 20 April 2009 | Vissel Kobe
| ||
| 11 | MF | Ryo Igarashi (五十嵐陵) | 19 December 2009 | Kashiwa Reysol
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| 14 | MF | Riku Nakashima (中島璃久) | 28 August 2009 | FC Tokyo
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| 15 | MF | Sora Iwatsuchi (岩土そら) | 1 May 2009 | Kashima Antlers
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| 16 | MF | Masaki Koyama (児山雅稀) | 17 January 2010 | Teikyo Nagaoka High School
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| 18 | MF | Soma Takigawa (滝川颯馬) | 13 April 2009 | Kyoto Sanga
| ||
| 9 | FW | Eito Takaki (髙木瑛人) | 8 August 2009 | Kashima Antlers
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| 17 | FW | Kyoya Tatsuno (立野京弥) | 24 April 2009 | Shohei High School
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Recent call-ups
editThe following players were called up to an U-17 or U-16 squad in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Kyoshiro Nagai (長井京志郎) | 17 August 2009 | Roasso Kumamoto
|
Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| GK | Hiroaki Hagi (萩裕陽) | 12 June 2007 | Nagoya Grampus
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| GK | Jeffrey Maruyama (丸山ジェフリー) | 24 June 2007 | RKU Kashiwa High School
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| GK | Shichiri Naka (仲七璃) | 8 July 2008 | Teikyo Nagaoka High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| GK | Keita Niibori (新堀恵太) | 25 September 2008 | FC Tokyo
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| GK | Haruto Goto (後藤陽翔) | 17 December 2008 | Ventforet Kofu
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| GK | Rikuto Sato (佐藤陸斗) | 25 October 2008 | Montedio Yamagata
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v. Qatar, 27 October 2024
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| GK | Tomotaro Sasaki (佐々木智太郎) | 23 March 2007 | Shimizu S-Pulse
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| GK | Hikaru Ogawa (小川煌) | 24 June 2007 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| GK | Tsukasa Okame (大亀司) | 27 October 2007 | Yokohama FC
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| GK | Genki Nishikawa (西川元基) | 5 April 2008 | Kashiwa Reysol
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CFA Peace Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Yuya Yokoi (横井佑弥) | 15 April 2008 | Gamba Osaka
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2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, April 2025 WD | ||
| DF | Kenta Bandera Yoshida (バンデラ吉田健太) | 10 April 2008 | Calavera
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v. Paraguay, 21 February 2025
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| DF | Kyota Kasahara (笠原慶多) | 28 April 2009 | Shohei High School
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| DF | Rikuto Soma (相馬陸人) | 26 August 2009 | FC Tokyo
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| DF | Tsubasa Usui (薄井翼) | 4 February 2008 | Urawa Red Diamonds
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Spain Tour, 8-12 December 2024 | ||
| DF | Kanaru Matsumoto (松本果成) | 19 January 2007 | Shonan Bellmare
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Jui Hata (秦樹) | 1 May 2007 | Yokohama FC
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Shunya Sakai (酒井舜哉) | 28 May 2007 | RB Omiya Ardija
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Yusei Shima (島佑成) | 31 May 2007 | Ehime FC
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Shoei Sasaki (佐々木将英) | 5 June 2007 | FC Tokyo
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Soichiro Mori (森壮一朗) | 29 June 2007 | Nagoya Grampus
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Sota Tsukuda (佃颯太) | 28 August 2007 | Yokohama FC
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Ryo Senda (千田遼) | 20 September 2007 | Fagiano Okayama
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| DF | Rento Oishi (大石蓮斗) | 16 March 2008 | Sapporo Otani High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Yoshitaka Tanaka (田中義峯) | 5 April 2008 | Urawa Red Diamonds
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Yuto Watanabe (渡部友翔) | 9 May 2008 | Ohzu High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Takezo Fujikawa (藤川虎三) | 29 July 2008 | Avispa Fukuoka
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Kei Hagihara (萩原慶) | 8 November 2008 | Toko Gakuen High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Atsuro Takahashi (高橋温郎) | 13 February 2009 | Urawa Red Diamonds
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| DF | Raku Sato (佐藤桜久) | 5 April 2008 | Kashiwa Reysol
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 INJ | ||
| DF | Yuki Yamanaka (山中優輝) | 4 March 2008 | Yokohama F. Marinos
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v. Qatar, 27 October 2024
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| DF | Daiki Watanabe (渡邊大貴) | 25 January 2007 | Josai University
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| DF | Kei Murakami (村上慶) | 11 April 2007 | Ohzu High School
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| DF | Shunsuke Hayashi (林駿佑) | 29 May 2007 | Kawasaki Frontale
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| DF | Takumi Koura (小浦拓実) | 9 May 2007 | Avispa Fukuoka
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Yugo Ozawa (小澤有悟) | 2 June 2007 | Júbilo Iwata
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Oki Sakimoto (咲本大) | 26 July 2007 | Kindai University High School
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Haruto Yoshikawa (吉川晴翔) | 21 August 2008 | Kashiwa Reysol
|
CFA Peace Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Jua Hashimoto (橋本ジュア) | 25 October 2008 | Nihon Univ. Fujisawa High School
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CFA Peace Cup, August 2024 | ||
| DF | Kazunari Kodama (児玉一成) | 2 September 2008 | Kyoto Sanga
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International Dream Cup, 19–23 June 2024 | ||
| MF | Sakutaro Koeda (小枝朔太郎) | 11 August 2009 | Júbilo Iwata
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Montaigu Tournament, April 2025 INJ | ||
| MF | Yuzuki Kobayashi (小林柚希) | 13 April 2008 | RB Omiya Ardija
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v. Paraguay, 21 February 2025
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| MF | Shohei Takemoto (武本匠平) | 26 May 2008 | Avispa Fukuoka
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v. Paraguay, 21 February 2025
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| MF | Shuntaro Semba (仙波隼太郎) | 27 April 2009 | Ehime FC
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| MF | Arata Sengoku (仙石新) | 30 April 2009 | Sagan Tosu
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| MF | Kosei Nakamura (中村孝成) | 2 May 2009 | Maebashi Ikuei High School
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| MF | Yosuke Iuchi (井内庸介) | 19 September 2009 | Nagoya Grampus
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| MF | Masaki Koyama (児山雅稀) | 17 January 2010 | Teikyo Nagaoka High School
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| MF | Kaito Konomi (木實快斗) | 27 February 2007 | Giravanz Kitakyushu
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Mirei Sugiura (杉浦誠黎) | 10 April 2007 | Shonan Bellmare
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Kento Hamasaki (濱﨑健斗) | 16 June 2007 | Vissel Kobe
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Naoya Wada (和田直哉) | 28 July 2007 | Urawa Red Diamonds
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Shion Nakayama (仲山獅恩) | 16 October 2007 | Tokyo Verdy
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Kento Imai (今井健人) | 31 October 2007 | Tokyo Verdy
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Soyusubedi Takenoya (竹ノ谷颯優スベディ) | 27 December 2007 | Albirex Niigata
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| MF | Ryosuke Iwasaki (岩崎亮佑) | 30 January 2008 | Yokohama FC
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Soma Nomura (野村颯馬) | 16 February 2008 | Kagoshima Josei High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Rui Onuki (大貫琉偉) | 9 April 2008 | Kashima Antlers
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Minato Hara (原湊士) | 1 July 2008 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Ryu Nakamura (中村龍) | 11 July 2008 | Shonan Bellmare
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Taichi Matsuno (松野泰知) | 30 September 2008 | FC Tokyo
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Kojiro Sugiyama (杉山琥二郎) | 7 October 2008 | Shimizu S-Pulse
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| MF | Yuwa Fukuoka (福岡勇和) | 29 October 2008 | Kashima Antlers
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v. Qatar, 27 October 2024
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| MF | Tokumo Kawai (川合徳孟) | 3 March 2007 | Júbilo Iwata
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| MF | Kanta Kawasaki (川崎幹大) | 4 April 2007 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| MF | Ryuki Osa (長璃喜) | 13 October 2007 | Shohei High School
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| MF | Yuma Kimura (木村有磨) | 5 February 2007 | Renofa Yamaguchi
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| MF | Gota Yamaguchi (山口豪太) | 24 April 2007 | Shohei High School
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| MF | Yuji Doi (土居佑至) | 12 May 2007 | Shimizu S-Pulse
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| MF | Takato Yamamoto (山本天翔) | 24 August 2007 | Gamba Osaka
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| MF | Muku Fukuta (福田武玖) | 20 October 2007 | Tokushima Vortis
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| MF | Ritsu Doiguchi (土井口立) | 14 April 2008 | Vissel Kobe
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International Dream Cup, 19–23 June 2024 | ||
| MF | Kento Nishioka (西岡健斗) | 14 July 2008 | Júbilo Iwata
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International Dream Cup, 19–23 June 2024 | ||
| FW | Mibuki Kasai (葛西夢吹) | 12 February 2008 | Shonan Bellmare
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2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, April 2025 INJ | ||
| FW | Raiki Anzai (安西来起) | 15 March 2009 | Fagiano Okayama
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v. Paraguay, 21 February 2025
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| FW | Narumi Takahashi (高橋成海) | 17 May 2009 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| FW | Rento Kajiyama (梶山蓮翔) | 3 February 2010 | FC Tokyo
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Algarve Cup, 14-18 February 2025 | ||
| FW | Haruto Tatsukawa (立川遼翔) | 20 February 2007 | Niigata University HW
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| FW | Ritsu Onishi (大西利都) | 29 May 2007 | Nagoya Grampus
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| FW | Kio Tanaka (田中希和) | 7 August 2007 | FC Tokyo
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v. Croatia, 18 November 2024
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| FW | Taiju Yoshizaki (吉崎太珠) | 15 August 2008 | Nissho Gakuen High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| FW | Eita Hanashiro (花城瑛汰) | 20 September 2008 | Kamimura Gakuen High School
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| FW | Hikaru Maeda (前田陽輝) | 25 October 2008 | Avispa Fukuoka
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Training Camp, 10-13 November 2024 | ||
| FW | Hyoei Kawabata (川端彪英) | 4 April 2008 | Vissel Kobe
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v. Qatar, 27 October 2024
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| FW | Retsu Sawai (澤井烈士) | 25 April 2007 | Kashiwa Reysol
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| FW | Kantaro Maeda (前田勘太朗) | 10 July 2007 | Yokohama FC
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IYS in Niigata, September 2024 | ||
| FW | Kanshiro Suemune (末宗寛士郎) | 10 June 2007 | Fagiano Okayama
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| FW | Hayate Cho (長疾風) | 17 August 2007 | Kashima Antlers
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| FW | Shuto Oishi (大石脩斗) | 11 December 2007 | Kagoshima Josei High School
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| FW | Naru Nakatsumi (中積爲) | 19 December 2007 | Gamba Osaka
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Balcom BWM Cup, August 2024 | ||
| FW | Yuta Iwai (岩井優太) | 26 January 2008 | Komazawa University High School
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CFA Peace Cup, August 2024 | ||
| FW | Yuma Okuda (奥田悠真) | 6 May 2008 | Kawasaki Frontale
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International Dream Cup, 19–23 June 2024 | ||
INJ Withdrew due to injury | ||||||
(Players are listed within position group by order of latest call-up, seniority, and then alphabetically by its surname)
Previous squads
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Records
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Honours
editContinental
edit- Champions (1): 2012
Unofficial
edit- Champions (1): 2004
- Champions (5): 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023
Competitive record
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See also
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- Japan
- Men's
- International footballers
- National football team (Results (2020–present))
- National under-23 football team
- National under-20 football team
- National futsal team
- National under-20 futsal team
- National beach soccer team
- Women's
References
edit- ^ "サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue)" basically refers to the Japan national football team, and in fact "Samurai Blue" is not oftten used by the under generation.
- ^ "U-17日本代表 メンバー・スケジュール AFC U17アジアカップ サウジアラビア2025（3.23-4.21＠サウジアラビア/タイーフ）". jfa.jp (in Japanese). 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "U-16日本代表 メンバー・スケジュール モンテギュー国際大会（4.10-4.23＠フランス）". jfa.jp (in Japanese). 3 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
External links
edit- Japan national under-17 football team – official website at JFA.jp (in English)
- Japan national team 2021 schedule at JFA.jp (in Japanese)
Head-to-head record
editThe following table shows Japan's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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 Argentina
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 50.00 |
 Brazil
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0.00 |
 Ecuador
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 |
| England
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 |
| France
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 0.00 |
 Ghana
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 |
 Haiti
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 |
 Honduras
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 100.00 |
| Italy
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 |
 Jamaica
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Mexico
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 33.33 |
| Netherlands
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100.00 |
 New Caledonia
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
 New Zealand
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 100.00 |
 Nigeria
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8 | 0.00 |
 Poland
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
 Russia
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Senegal
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Spain
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
 Sweden
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Switzerland
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 0.00 |
 Tunisia
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| United States
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 66.67 |
| Venezuela
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Total | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 53 | 50 | +3 | 40.54 |
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 50.00 |
 Bahrain
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 66.67 |
 Bangladesh
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| China
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4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 75.00 |
 Hong Kong
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
 India
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 100.00 |
 Iran
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 50.00 |
 Iraq
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5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 40.00 |
 Kuwait
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 100.00 |
 Kyrgyzstan
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 100.00 |
 Malaysia
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 100.00 |
 Myanmar
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Nepal
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 100.00 |
 North Korea
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 60.00 |
 Oman
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 60.00 |
| Qatar
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 33.33 |
| Saudi Arabia
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 50.00 |
| Singapore
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
 South Korea
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8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 50.00 |
 Syria
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 100.00 |
 Tajikistan
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 50.00 |
 Thailand
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 33.332 |
 Timor-Leste
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
| United Arab Emirates
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4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 75.00 |
| Uzbekistan
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4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 25.00 |
| Vietnam
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6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | +21 | 83.33 |
 Yemen
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Total | 80 | 49 | 13 | 18 | 198 | 92 | +106 | 61.25 |