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THE SQUAD

= caps, goals, clubs and ages (as of 16.11.22)

GOALKEEPERS

Shuichi GONDA

Shimizu S-Pulse

Age 33 (03.03.89)

Gonda went to Brazil as a sub in 2014 but his big Japan break came when Moriyasu took charge in 2018. He is now the coach’s main man.

Eiji KAWASHIMA

Strasbourg (Fra)

Age 39 (20.03.83)

A seasoned veteran, 2022 will be Kawashima’s fourth World Cup after keeping goal in every match in South Africa, Brazil and Russia. His experience and know-how could be key.

Daniel SCHMIDT

Sint-Truiden (Bel)

Age 30 (03.02.92)

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