21 Yukinari Sugawara
Yukinari Sugawara, 2000-06-28, Defender for Japan, plays for Werder Bremen. 15 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Japan's 2026 World Cup Group F squad.
Biography
Southampton right-back and part of Japan's next generation of defenders. Currently plying his trade at Werder Bremen, a dependable defender, Yukinari Sugawara combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Japan's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Japan at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Yukinari Sugawara (菅原 由勢, Sugawara Yukinari; born 28 June 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, on loan from EFL Championship club Southampton, and the Japan national team.