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Mitsudera Shin J1 League debut and impact

Overview

Sixteen-year-old midfielder Mitsudera Shin made a historic debut for Yokohama FM in the J1 League season opener against Kashima Antlers. Mitsudera became the youngest ever starter in a J1 opening match and scored the league’s first goal of the season in the 7th minute. Despite his goal, Yokohama FM lost the match, and Mitsudera was substituted after 60 minutes due to cramping.

Following his performance, Mitsudera’s success has acted as a motivator for other young players in Japanese football. Peers and former teammates, such as 18-year-old Ryota Hariu of Shimizu S-Pulse, have cited his fearless play as an inspiration for their own efforts in the U-21 J.League and professional ranks.

Entities

Yokohama FM · Shimizu S-Pulse · Kondo Yuki · Yokohama F. Marinos · Mitsudera Shin

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Youth players find motivation following Shin Miidera's J1 debut

    The professional rise of 16-year-old Shin Miidera is inspiring former teammates at FC Forclasse Tohoku and Shimizu S-Pulse as they compete in the J.League and the new U-21 league.

  2. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Yokohama FM 16‑year‑old Mitsudera Shin scores debut goal in J1 season opener

    Yokohama FM's 16‑year‑old Mitsudera Shin started the J1 season opener, scored in the 7th minute, and was later subbed off with a cramp.

Sources

hochi.news · web.gekisaka.jp