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Can you name every Japanese player to play in the Premier League?

Planet Football 22 Jan 2026

Can you name every Japanese player to play in the Premier League?

Quizzes

5 forgotten ballers you had no idea are currently playing in Japan

Michael Lee 13 Oct 2025

5 forgotten ballers you had no idea are currently playing in Japan

Lists And Rankings

Recalling Brazilian cult hero Araujo, peak J League, and the craziest title race in history

James Young 10 Nov 2023

Recalling Brazilian cult hero Araujo, peak J League, and the craziest title race in history

Nostalgia

Watch: Spine-tingling Japanese commentary for winner v Germany

Planet Football 24 Nov 2022

Watch: Spine-tingling Japanese commentary for winner v Germany

Videos

19 things we loved on Day 4 of WC 2022: Gavi, Rudiger, Japan…

Planet Football 24 Nov 2022

19 things we loved on Day 4 of WC 2022: Gavi, Rudiger, Japan…

Quick Reads

Watch: The story of Andres Iniesta and why he chose Japan

Ben Stewart 20 Jun 2022

Watch: The story of Andres Iniesta and why he chose Japan

Andres Iniesta

A tribute to Keisuke Honda, a free-kick maestro for club and country

Planet Football 13 Jun 2022

A tribute to Keisuke Honda, a free-kick maestro for club and country

Nostalgia

Watch: Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino coolly slots home for Japan in WCQ

Planet Football 01 Feb 2022

Watch: Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino coolly slots home for Japan in WCQ

Videos

The remarkable Japanese goalkeeper who’s sidestepped the passing of time

Benedict O'Neill 07 May 2021

The remarkable Japanese goalkeeper who’s sidestepped the passing of time

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