Naoki Maeda – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Naoki Maeda
Date of BirthNovember 17, 1994 (age 31)
Place of BirthSaitama, Japan
Height / Weight177 / 72
PositionForward
Current ClubSanfrecce Hiroshima
24
Career
Appearances
0
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| J1 League | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| J-League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 24 | 0 | 1 |
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Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
Japan International
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World Cup 2026
Group F →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
2026 tournament outlook
Naoki Maeda will represent Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan have been drawn in Group F alongside Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Netherlands at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a forward, Maeda will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Japan's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Japan at the 2026 World Cup
Naoki Maeda is part of the Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, alongside T. Hayakawa, H. Araki, S. Inagaki, and R. Germain among the key players.
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Japan Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| T. Hayakawa | Goalkeeper |
| H. Araki | Defender |
| S. Inagaki | Midfielder |
| R. Germain | Attacker |
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