Japan
Takayuki Morimoto - Premier Cup: Tokyo Verdy 2003
Morimoto was voted MVP at the World Finals held in the USA, and made Japanese football history by becoming the youngest ever player to make his debut in the J League, just 2 days short of turning 16-years-old. They won the match 2-1, with Morimoto scoring the winning goal. He won the J-League Rookie of the Year award in 2004.
Jun Tamano - Premier Cup: Tokyo Verdy 1999
Tamano was so impressive for the Japanese team that Atlético de Madrid lured him to experience playing in Europe for a year before returning home.
Shingo Nejime – Premier Cup: Tokyo Verdy 1999
Nejime progressed to play for the senior team.
Yugo Ichiyanagi – Pemier Cup: Tokyo Verdy 1999
Ichiyanagi also progressed to the senior team, and also gained further experience with Sagan Tosu.
