Nagoya Sangyo University, which achieved 6th place finish in the 2024 Tokai University League Division 1, has announced an exciting roster of incoming players for the 2025 season. The announcement marks a significant moment as the university looks to strengthen its position and competitiveness for the upcoming year.
Among the most notable recruits is MF Tsubasa Tsuchiya from Mie Kyuei High School, who is recognized for his exceptional dribbling skills and scoring ability. Tsuchiya was pivotal as the captain and ace of the Tsu Technical High School team, guiding them successfully to the prestigious 선수권 tournament. His addition is anticipated to bring dynamism and leadership to the midfield for Nagoya Sangyo University.
Also joining the lineup is MF Kise Yokoyama from Ryukoku University Heian High School. Yokoyama showcased remarkable talent during the preliminary rounds of the 선수권, scoring a hat trick against Toyama Daiichi High School, which was the winning team of the tournament. His outstanding performance not only emphasized his potential but also contributed to his team's first-ever appearance at the 선수권, solidifying his role as captain and ace.
The forward position will see the addition of FW Tairo Hinata, currently affiliated with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo U-18, whose scoring prowess will be invaluable. Hinata has demonstrated his ability to find the back of the net consistently, promising to be a key player on offense for the university. Another promising recruit is MF Takeaki Nakamura from FC Ryukyu U-18, known for his impressive five-goal tally during the Prince League Kyushu 2nd Division season.
Strengthening the defensive lineup will be CB Riku Nagatani from Tokai University Fukuoka High School. Nagatani played a key role in the summer and winter preliminary victories for Fukuoka Prefecture, showcasing his capabilities. Alongside him, MF Yuzuki Nakamura from Tokai University Kumamoto Seiko High School and DF Tatsuki Nishida, known for his effective build-up play, will join the cadre.
Further bolstering the squad are several other talented athletes. MF Yuto Takada from Teikyo Daikyo High School, MF Yoshiki Aono from Kasumigaura High School, and FW Kota Ito from Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School are among the incoming players who are expected to add depth and skill to the team. MF Yuto Nakamura from Chukyo High School will also be part of the team’s future roster.
Defensive reinforcements will arrive from DF Koya Hiraki from Hachinohe Gakuin Noheji Nishi High School, who will lend his skills to the team’s back line. The forward players' ranks will be boosted by FW Kurea Ota and MF Kazuki Ishimoto, both of whom hail from Kumamoto Sho High School, as well as MF Dai Narukawa from the prestigious Aomori Yamada High School, ensuring strong offensive support.
This comprehensive recruitment strategy aims to blend young talent with proven performers, setting the stage for Nagoya Sangyo University to improve upon its last season’s performance. The university community is buzzing with enthusiasm over these additions and the potential they hold for the upcoming season.
Below is the full list of incoming players categorized by position:
- Goalkeepers:
- Keitaro Himin (Chuo Gakuin High School)
- Kenta Ishino (Iwata Higashi High School)
- Defenders:
- Riku Nagatani (Tokai University Fukuoka High School)
- Tatsuki Nishida (Tokai University Kumamoto Seiko High School)
- Akiyo Masukawa (Aomori Yamada High School)
- Takuya Ohashi (Aomori Yamada High School)
- Koya Hiraki (Hachinohe Gakuin Noheji Nishi High School)
- Takuto Kaneshiro (Nishihara High School)
- Tomoya Kuniyoshi (Nishihara High School)
- Haruki Ebina (Fujieda Meisei High School)
- Toshito Shimizu (Fujieda Meisei High School)
- Shoma Kurokawa (Dohoku High School)
- Midfielders:
- Sota Nakamura (FC Ryukyu U-18)
- Kise Yokoyama (Ryukoku University Heian High School)
- Tsubasa Tsuchiya (Tsu Technical High School)
- Yuzuki Nakamura (Tokai University Kumamoto Seiko High School)
- Yuto Takada (Teikyo Daikyo High School)
- Dai Narukawa (Aomori Yamada High School)
- Hoshino Niwa (Kikuka High School)
- Yuto Nakamura (Chukyo High School)
- Yusei Nagano (Takagawa Gakuen High School)
- Akiyoshi Meigaku (Nishihara High School)
- Shokyu Mochizuki (Fujieda Meisei High School)
- Yoshiki Aono (Kasumigaura High School)
- Hayato Ishimoto (Kumamoto Sho High School)
- Forwards:
- Tairo Hinata (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo U-18)
- Kota Ito (Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School)
- Kurenai Ota (Kumamoto Sho High School)
- Genta Ito (Kumamoto Sho High School)
- Ryo Akiyama (Kasumigaura High School)
- Shuya Noguchi (Kakamigahara High School)
- Riku Tanaka (Kikuka High School)