Ayase Ueda scores twice in successful Lille debut

Japanese forward Ayase Ueda has made a significant impact following his summer transfer from Feyenoord to the French Ligue 1 club Lille. In his first two official appearances, Ueda has scored two goals: a decisive winner against Toulouse in Ligue 1 and a goal in the UEFA Champions League against Real Betis.

Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has praised both Ueda’s tactical intelligence and his character, noting that his discipline and respectful nature reflect his cultural upbringing. Teammate Hakan Haraldsson described the striker as a ‘monster,’ highlighting his combination of power, speed, and ability to exploit space.

Ueda, who was the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie last season, joined Lille for a reported transfer fee of approximately 15 million euros.