Barclays WSLで輝く日本人スター選手たち

Yui Hasegawa（Manchester City）

Yui Hasegawa , who boasts top-class ability ratings among the Japanese players on the Barclays WSL in FM26 , has continued to deliver impressive performances since moving to England in 2021 .

He excels in all aspects—mentally, technically, and physically— boasting top-class scores in predictive ability (19) , stamina and positioning (18) , passing (17) , and agility, balance, first touch, and tackling ( 16 each).

He can play any midfield position at a high level, and he can flexibly adapt to roles ranging from chance creation to box-to-box play and strong one-on-one defending.

Manchester City also has other Japanese players supporting the team, such as goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita and promising young winger Aoba Fujino .

Koga Store（Tottenham Hotspur）

Young defender Toko Koga moved from the Netherlands to England last summer.

He has established himself as a regular on Martin Ho 's team and has already demonstrated top-level abilities, but is expected to grow even further in the future.

This assessment is also reflected in FM26 , where he possesses high potential and can be used as an immediate asset from the early stages of his career. He can play in a variety of positions, including center back in a four- man defense, wide center back in a three- man defense, and even as a full back on either the left or right side.

Honoka Hayashi ( Everton )

Everton boasts one of the largest numbers of Japanese surfers in the Barclays WSL , with four Japanese surfers currently competing as key players.

Midfielder Honoka Hayashi is in her fourth season in England , and since moving from West Ham to Everton , she has honed her scoring ability. Particularly impressive was her winning goal in a December match, which ended Chelsea's 34-match league unbeaten run for Everton .

Furthermore, attacking wide player Yuka Momiki , and defenders Rion Ishikawa and Hikaru Kitagawa also play important roles in supporting Everton 's playing style.

Kiko Seike（Brighton & Hove Albion）

Kiko Seike made a striking impression on English football last season when he scored a hat-trick on his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion .

He has continued to produce results, and this season he has been involved in 8 goals in 15 matches , developing into one of the team's most consistent and explosive attackers.

In FM26 , he is most effective when deployed on the right wing, but his abilities are well-balanced, and he can also be used as a channel forward or false nine in the attacking line.

Riko Ueki ( West Ham United )

Like Kiko Seike , Riko Ueki is also an important figure in supporting West Ham United 's attack.

She can play both as an attacking midfielder and an inside forward, and actively participates in pressing while also linking up with Shekeira Martinez and Viviane Asseyi up front. This season, she has recorded 4 assists and 1 goal in 16 matches .

Last summer, center-back Yu Endo joined East London . He has also made his presence felt offensively, bringing more breadth and depth to the team's attack with his runs up the field and overlapping runs.

Fuka Nagano ( Liverpool )

Fuka Nagano , one of the Japanese players who has had a long and successful career in the Barclays WSL , will soon reach 100 official matches for Liverpool .

He is a traditional defensive midfielder type, known for his combination of high work rate and strong one-on-one skills. He wins the ball with tackles and quickly passes it to his teammates, allowing his more attacking teammates to take higher positions.

These characteristics have made Nagano an indispensable part of the team. In addition, fullback Risa Shimizu , who joined on loan from Manchester City last summer , is also a valuable asset, having played in almost every match.

Hinata Miyazawa（Manchester United）

Known as an excellent defensive midfielder , Hinata Miyazawa is an indispensable player for Manchester United .

His strong predictive abilities and positioning underpin his consistent involvement in the game and his ability to control the tempo of Marc Skinner 's team.

Furthermore, he excels in passing, first touch, decision-making, and stamina, which explains why he has played every game in the Barclays WSL this season.

Saki Kumagai ( London City Lionesses )

The most experienced player on this list, Saki Kumagai , moved to Barclays WSL last summer as the captain of the Japanese national team .

As one of the internationally diverse players who have joined London City Lionesses , he brings world-class skills as a defensive midfielder , along with experience and leadership to the team.

This season, he has played in almost every match for the newly promoted team, maintaining balance in midfield, circulating the ball, and contributing to scoring opportunities.

There are still many Japanese stars in the Barclays WSL . Who will you pursue your next career with? To whom will you entrust the future of your team? Please tell us at @FM_Japan .