Wataru Endō

Japanese footballer and Urawa Red Diamonds captain

Wataru Endō - Japanese footballer and Urawa Red Diamonds captain
Born

February 9th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Born in Japan in 1993, this footballer has played professionally since 2011. Starting his career at the Urawa Red Diamonds, he captained the team to their first AFC Champions League title in 2017. In addition to domestic league success, he has represented Japan at various youth levels and made his full senior debut in 2018. His tactical awareness and leadership on the field have contributed to his teams' performances in both domestic and international competitions.

Captained Urawa Red Diamonds to AFC Champions League victory in 2017

Represented Japan in multiple international matches

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