Endo Wataru Is the Unsung Hero Football Needs
The Rise of the Japanese Defensive Midfielder
I was born and raised in Japan. I played football and watched the fierce derby between Liverpool and Manchester City on March 10th, 2024.
The game was nothing short of extraordinary.
The performance by our very own Japanese captain, Endo Wataru, against Manchester City for Liverpool was nothing short of spectacular.
His stats from the march are below:
- Accurate Passes — 54/56 (96%)
- Chances Created — 1
- Final 3rd Passes — 3
- Clearances — 2
- Interceptions — 2
- Recoveries — 6
- Ground Duels Won — 3/4 (85%)
- Aerials Won — 2/2 (100%)
Endo was top-notch, right from his tough tackles to his accurate passes. Although the game was set at midnight, I couldn’t look away as the game was an adrenaline-pumping ride, ending in a nail-biting draw.
And guess what? The cherry on top was Endo Wataru, named Man of the Match.
Seeing him earning his well-deserved praise is both heartwarming and motivating. He’s forging a path for other Japanese footballers and putting…
