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Most Improved U21 midfielders This Season in J1 League

The most improved U21 midfielders in J1 League, ranked on Field Insider.

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At a glance

Y. Ozeki of Kawasaki Frontale is the standout for raw talent across U21 midfielders in J1 League, with a Field Insider Rating of 50.6.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: Y. Nakajima has improved his Season rating most, up +3.6 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, Y. Ozeki of Kawasaki Frontale is the most valuable name in this group at 12.5.

Best talent
Y. Ozeki50.6RTG
Kawasaki Frontale
In form
Y. Ozeki10.5SsN
Kawasaki Frontale
Rising potential
Y. Nakajima+1.2RTG
Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 24/25→25/26
Most improved
Y. Nakajima+3.6SsN
Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 24/25→25/26
Top scorer
Y. Ozeki2goals
Kawasaki Frontale
Most valuable
Y. Ozeki12.5val
Kawasaki Frontale
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PlayerTeam
1Y. NakajimaCentral midfielderSanfrecce Hiroshima20+3.6
24/25→25/26
6180%492.5%