Japanese attacking midfielder who starred at Eintracht Frankfurt, recording 40 goals and 33 assists in 179 appearances. Won UEFA Europa League in 2021-22 under Oliver Glasner, scoring five times en route to the final. Brief stint at Lazio before reuniting with Glasner at Crystal Palace in 2024. Won 2025 FA Cup with Palace. Earned 33 Japan caps, starting in victories over Germany and Spain at 2022 World Cup.