The Daily Drool – Champions League Group A – Galatasary: Yuto Nagatomo

Left back Yuto joined Galatasary in 2018. He has represented Japan at the U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Takuma Asano

Forward Takuma joined Arsenal in 2016. He has represented Japan at the U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool – Europa League – Olympique Marseille: Hiroki Sakai

Right back Hiroki joined Marseille in 2016. He has represented Japan at the U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Yuta Toyokawa

Center forward Yuta currently plays for J2 side Fagiano Okayama. He has represented Japan at the U23 level.

The Daily Drool: Riki Harakawa

23 year old midfielder Riki currently plays for Kawasaki Frontale. He has represented Japan at the U23 level.

The Daily Drool – Olympics Group B – Japan: Ryota Oshima

Mifielder Ryota currently plays for Kawasaki Frontale. He has represented Japan at the U19, U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Hotaru Yamaguchi

Defensive midfielder Hotaru just joined Hannover 96 from Cerezo Osaka. He has represented Japan at the U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Shunsuke Nakamura

Attacking midfielder Shunsuke currently plays for Yokohama F. Marinos, the team where he made his professional debut in 1997. In between, he has played in Italy (Reggina), Scotland (Celtic) and Spain (Espanyol). He has represented Japan at the U20, U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Shinji Okazaki

Forward Shinji has just transferred from VfB Stuttgart to 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. He has represented Japan at the U23 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool – Confederations Cup – Japan: Ryoichi Maeda

Striker Ryoichi plays for Jubilo Iwata of the J. League Division 1. He has represented Japan at the U20, U23 and senior levels.