Position: Goalkeeper
Born: 02.08.79
Club: Kashima Antlers

The youngest of Japan's three goalkeepers and a man tipped to eventually claim the No 1 shirt.

Represented his country at Under-21 and Under-23 levels despite being a reserve at Kashima, where he has now become first choice.

First capped at full international level during the Kirin Cup of 2001.