Tsuyoshi Watanabe

ANALYSIS
Watanabe lasted 75 minutes before being replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu on Sunday against the Netherlands. He recorded six clearances, won three duels, and finished with an 81 percent pass accuracy. While he was less impactful than teammate Shogo Taniguchi, he still covered plenty of ground and contributed steadily across the back line. His overall work rate and defensive involvement make him a reliable secondary option in Japan's defense from a fantasy perspective.