Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japan
Age
27
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu is a right-back in Hajime Moriyasu's confirmed 26-man Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 27. He is an experienced international who held down a regular role at Arsenal before injuries, and now plays his club football for Ajax Amsterdam.
The draw places Japan in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Tomiyasu is among Moriyasu's full-back options for the group stage.
The draw places Japan in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Tomiyasu is among Moriyasu's full-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
A versatile right-footed defender, Tomiyasu can play right-back, centre-back or left-back, valued for his positional intelligence, physical strength and tactical discipline. He stands 1.87 m.
This season he has logged 207 club minutes for Ajax Amsterdam, going into the group stage in Hajime Moriyasu's squad at 27.
This season he has logged 207 club minutes for Ajax Amsterdam, going into the group stage in Hajime Moriyasu's squad at 27.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Takehiro Tomiyasu's second at senior level, after he featured at the 2022 finals. In Qatar he made his World Cup debut as a substitute in the 2-1 group-stage win over Germany. His international career runs to 43 caps and 1 goal for Japan. Hajime Moriyasu has named him in the confirmed 26 once more for the group stage.
National Team
Japan
Tier 3
£17m
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Goal Rush Impact
Tomiyasu's work for Japan is at the back, an experienced and versatile defender who can cover across the back line, bringing positional intelligence and physical strength, with 43 caps of international experience. On the Goal Rush card Japan are a Tier 3 side at £17m.
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Tomiyasu at the 2026 World Cup
Tomiyasu is a confirmed right-back in Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening their Group F campaign in mid-June.
Picking Japan in Goal Rush
Japan carry a £17m Tier 3 rating on the Goal Rush card, opening Group F against the Netherlands in mid-June, with Tomiyasu among the full-backs in the confirmed 26.
Takehiro Tomiyasu World Cup 2026 FAQs
Japan sit in the mid-priced Tier 3 band at £17m on the Goal Rush card. Tomiyasu is in Hajime Moriyasu's confirmed 26 as a right-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Tomiyasu is a right-back for Japan, a versatile defender who can also play centre-back or left-back. He plays his club football for Ajax Amsterdam in the Eredivisie and is named in Hajime Moriyasu's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Tomiyasu featured at the 2022 World Cup, making his debut as a substitute against Germany. The 2026 finals will be his second, with his place confirmed in Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man Japan squad.
Tomiyasu plays his club football for Ajax Amsterdam in the Netherlands' Eredivisie. He is named among Japan's full-backs in Hajime Moriyasu's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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