Ueda Kiyose shares family photos, defends wife amid criticism

Japanese forward Kiyose Ueda posted on Instagram a series of family pictures featuring his model‑influencer wife Yufu Natsuki and their newborn daughter, writing “My driving force is my family.” Teammates from the Japan national team quickly responded with supportive comments such as “Amore” and “Wonderful.”

The post came as clips of Yufu’s recent YouTube remarks about postpartum life were being excerpted and circulated, prompting criticism that she was demanding more domestic involvement from her husband ahead of the World Cup. Ueda did not address the controversy directly, but reiterated his commitment to his family and his determination for the upcoming season with Feyenoord and the national side.