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    Leeds United

    AoTanaka

    Leeds United
    • Leeds United
    • #22
    • Midfielder
    • HT/WT
      5' 11", 163 lbs
    • Birthdate
      9/10/1998 (27)
    • Nationality
      Japan

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    FIFA World Cup

      Japan have mapped out a plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?

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        Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup

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        • Gabriel Tan
        Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup
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          Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup

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          • Gabriel Tan
          Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup
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            How close are Japan to Moriyasu's bold target of winning the World Cup?

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            • Gabriel Tan
            How close are Japan to Moriyasu's bold target of winning the World Cup?
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              Japan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue

              • 2Y
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              Japan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue
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