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Japanese players feature in overseas league matches across Europe
Japanese players took part in league matches in England, France and Germany on Oct.
10.
In England’s Premier League, Daizen Maeda played until late in the second half as Ipswich came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played the full match in a 2-2 draw with Brentford.
In France, Lille beat Le Havre 1-0, and Lille forward Ayase Ueda came on as a substitute.
Le Havre’s Ayumu Seko started but was sent off in the second half.
In Germany, Mainz lost 4-3 to Bayer Leverkusen, while Eintracht Frankfurt lost 6-0 to Leipzig and Hoffenheim lost 3-2 to Hamburg.
Japanese players appeared in league matches in England, France and Germany on October 10.
Daizen Maeda played until the 81st minute as Ipswich came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1.
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played the full match as Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Brentford.
In France, Lille beat Le Havre 1-0, while Ayase Ueda came on as a substitute and Ayumu Seko was sent off.
In Germany, Mainz lost 4-3 to Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt lost 6-0 to Leipzig, and Hoffenheim lost 3-2 to Hamburg.
- Who
- Japanese players, including Daizen Maeda, Zion Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Ayumu Seko, Kaishu Sano, Ritsu Doan and others.
- What
- Japanese players featured in overseas league matches across Europe.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- League matches in England, France and Germany.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Ipswich v Fulham
- Ipswich won 2-1
- Aston Villa v Brentford
- 2-2 draw
- Lille v Le Havre
- Lille won 1-0
- Mainz v Leverkusen
- Mainz lost 3-4
- Eintracht Frankfurt v Leipzig
- Frankfurt lost 0-6
- Hoffenheim v Hamburg
- Hoffenheim lost 2-3
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