Goalkeeper Eiji joined Strasbourg in 2018. He has represented Japan at the U20 and senior levels.
The Daily Drool – Ligue 1 – Strasbourg: Eiji Kawashima
16 JanThe Daily Drool: Shoya Nakajima
14 JulWinger Shoya currently plays for Porto. He has represented Japan at the U17, U20, Olympic and senior levels.
The Daily Drool: Yuta Nakayama
5 AprDefender Yuta currently plays for Kashiwa Reysol. He has represented Japan at the U18, U19 and U20 levels.
The Daily Drool: Yuya Osako
27 JulForward Yuya currently plays for 1. FC Köln. He has represented Japan at the U20, U21, U22 and senior levels.
The Daily Drool: Takumi Minamino
3 NovForward Takumi plays for Red Bull Salzburg. He has represented Japan at the U17, U20 and senior levels.
The Daily Drool: Mike Havenaar
5 Jul6’4″ striker Mike was born in Japan to Dutch parents. His dad Dido was playing in Hiroshima for Mazda FC at the time. He grew up in the Japanese football system and made his professional debut in 2006. The whole family (including footballing brother Nikki & his mom, a former national heptathlon champion) became naturalized Japanese citizens in 1994.He currently plays for Eredivisie side Vitesse. He has represented Japan at the U18, U19, U20 and senior levels. Here’s an interesting article about Mike from IBWM, one from FIFA and a picture of his adorable daughter.