Midfielder was dominant in his position in Bundesliga and captains Japan but Asian players rarely get the credit they deserve
Midfielder was impressive in Bundesliga and captains Japan but Asian players rarely get the credit they deserveome have suggested it was a panic buy. Sky Sports said that you had to feel for Liverpool’s fans and one UK newspaper talked of “an initial sense of shock mixed with”. It reflects a fairly underwhelming response to Wataru Endo arriving at Anfield.
Yet the versatile defensive midfielder is a top-class player, one of the best in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart. In the last two seasons in Germany he won more aerial duels than any other player in his position, had more clearances, more headed clearances and ranked highest for possession won. If that wasn’t impressive enough he was second in terms of touches, tackles and passes.
Endo has been a standout in Germany despite playing for one of the smaller clubs. He is also the captain of Asia’s best national team and a side capable of beating anyone on their day. Japan reached the knockout stages of three of the last four World Cups and in every second round appearance should have gone further. The Samurai Blue defeated Germany
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