Japan lineup vs Brazil
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Japan's expected lineup vs Brazil, Sat 14 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 6 matches): Suzuki (4); Ito (5), Itakura (3), Seko (3), Tomiyasu (2); Dōan (5), Kamada (5), Sano (4); Nakamura (5), Ueda (4), Maeda (4). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Venezuela match on 28 Sep.
Japan predicted lineup vs Brazil
MOST USED XIJapan's expected lineup at home to Brazil in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 6 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Ito, Itakura, Seko and Tomiyasu, and Nakamura, Ueda and Maeda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 5 of the last 6 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
- Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Japan, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
Most Common Japan Starting XI
Based on 6 official matches this season
- SuzukiGK · 4 starts
- ItoDEF · 5 starts
- ItakuraDEF · 3 starts
- SekoDEF · 3 starts
- TomiyasuDEF · 2 starts
- DōanMID · 5 starts
- KamadaMID · 5 starts
- SanoMID · 4 starts
- NakamuraFWD · 5 starts
- UedaFWD · 4 starts
- MaedaFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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- What is Japan's expected lineup?
- Japan's expected lineup at home to Brazil in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 6 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back four of Ito, Itakura, Seko and Tomiyasu, and Nakamura, Ueda and Maeda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Suzuki, Ito, Itakura, Seko, Tomiyasu, Dōan, Kamada, Sano, Nakamura, Ueda, Maeda.
- Who started Japan's last match?
- Japan's starting XI on 28 Sept 2026 in the World Friendlies (3-4-2-1): Léo Kokubo, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Ayumu Seko, Junnosuke Suzuki, Shuto Nakano, Koki Kumasaka, Daichi Kamada, Yuki Soma, Ryunosuke Sato, Shunsuke Saito, Keisuke Goto.
- Who takes penalties for Japan?
- A. Ueda has taken the most penalties for Japan this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Japan this season?
- Ritsu Doan leads with 5 starts for Japan across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Japan use most often?
- Japan have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 6 matches this season.
- Which Japan goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Z. Suzuki has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Japan this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Japan defender has started the most this season?
- H. Ito has made the most starts as defender for Japan this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Japan midfielder has started the most this season?
- R. Dōan has made the most starts as midfielder for Japan this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Japan forward has started the most this season?
- Keito Nakamura has made the most starts as forward for Japan this season, starting 5 matches.
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