Urawa Reds have announced that goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa, defender Yuta Miyamoto, and midfielders Takuro Kaneko and Ryoma Watanabe will serve as captains for the 2026/27 season.
The four players commented through the club:
Shusaku Nishikawa:
"As one of the captains this season, I will support the team with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. I will give everything I have to help the team succeed. The league season finally gets under way this week, and I will do my utmost in every match to repay the incredible support of our fans and supporters. Together, I hope we can share many memorable victories this season. Thank you for your continued support."
Yuta Miyamoto:
"It is a great honour to be entrusted with the role of captain this season. I'm not the type of player who grabs the headlines with flashy plays, nor am I blessed with exceptional tactical vision. That's why I'll lead by example, giving everything I have, running, fighting and doing all I can to help the team win. I will battle until the very end alongside my teammates. Thank you for your continued support this season."
Takuro Kaneko:
"I am honoured to serve as one of the captains this season. As the team embraces a new challenge, I will strive every day to lead by example, help drive positive change and give everything I have for the team. Thank you for your continued support this season."
Ryoma Watanabe:
"As one of the team's leaders again this season, I will give everything I have with determination and a strong sense of responsibility. I will keep pushing myself every day to perform at my best and help the team win. I will fight until the very end so that we can celebrate as many victories as possible with our fans and supporters. Thank you for your continued support."
