Hattori - impressive at the back (Allsport).
TOSHIHIRO HATTORI
Position: Defender/Midfield
Born: 23.09.73
Club: Jubilo Iwata
Toshihiro Hattori had been a doubt to play in the World Cup finals after undergoing a stomach operation in February.
But the 28-year-old has now recovered and is back in the fold.
Well-known in the J-League for being a typical defensive 'enforcer', Hattori has something of a hard-man image despite his small frame.
Plays on the left-side of what is usually a three-man Japanese defence and can often be found linking up with those in front of him on the overlap. Good crosser of the ball.
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