Japan FA president seeks more players in Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, president of the Japan Football Association, addressed an Asian Football Confederation seminar, advocating for increased opportunities for Japanese players in the English Premier League. Miyamoto noted that while nine Japanese players are currently in the Premier League and eight in the lower divisions, the goal is to elevate that number, stating that the Premier League provides an ideal environment for development. Meanwhile, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is traveling in Asia seeking support for his re-election, with crucial votes expected from the Asian Football Confederation. The FIFA presidential election is set for March 2026 and Infantino's presence in the region is part of his campaign strategy.
- •Miyamoto emphasized need for more Japanese players in Europe.
- •Currently, nine Japanese players are in the Premier League.
- •Infantino seeks votes in Asia for FIFA presidency.
- •FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2026.
- •AFC meetings are closed to most media.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Japan FA president pushes Premier League pipeline for Japanese talent. Infantino traveling in Asia
"TOKYO (AP) — The best place to develop Japanese talent is in the English Premier League, the president of the Japan Football Association told continental soccer delegates Wednesday.Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, speaking at an Asian Football Confederation seminar and regional meeting, emphasized the goal of getting more Japanese players to sign in Europe — particularly England.
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