Yuto Nagatomo
Japan
Age
39
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Yuto Nagatomo
Yuto Nagatomo is a left-back in Hajime Moriyasu's confirmed 26-man Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 39. A veteran leader who built his reputation at Inter Milan and Galatasaray, he now plays his club football for FC Tokyo.
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. Nagatomo 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. Nagatomo is among Moriyasu's full-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
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Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
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0
Blocks
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Playing Style
An energetic, two-footed left-back, Nagatomo gets up and down the flank on the overlap and can also play in midfield or at right-back, renowned for his stamina. A veteran leader and long-time fixture of the Japan side, he stands 1.70 m.
This season he has logged 501 club minutes for FC Tokyo, going into the group stage in Hajime Moriyasu's squad at 39.
This season he has logged 501 club minutes for FC Tokyo, going into the group stage in Hajime Moriyasu's squad at 39.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Yuto Nagatomo's fifth at senior level. He started at left-back at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 finals, and was part of Japan's squad as a leader in Qatar in 2022. His international career runs to 145 caps and 4 goals 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
Nagatomo gives Japan experience and energy at left-back: tireless overlapping runs down the flank from a veteran with 145 caps behind him. On the Goal Rush card Japan are a Tier 3 side at £17m.
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Nagatomo at the 2026 World Cup
Nagatomo is a confirmed left-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 Nagatomo among the full-backs in the confirmed 26.
Yuto Nagatomo World Cup 2026 FAQs
Japan sit in the mid-priced Tier 3 band at £17m on the Goal Rush card. Nagatomo is in Hajime Moriyasu's confirmed 26 as a left-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Nagatomo is a left-back for Japan, an energetic two-footed defender who can also play in midfield or at right-back. He plays his club football for FC Tokyo in the J1 League and is named in Hajime Moriyasu's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Nagatomo started at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups and was part of Japan's 2022 squad. The 2026 finals will be his fifth, with his place confirmed in Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man Japan squad.
Nagatomo plays his club football for FC Tokyo in Japan's J1 League. 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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