Japan goalkeeper Keisuke Oshima leaves Hiroshima for overseas move

Sanfrecce Hiroshima goalkeeper Keisuke Oshima has left the team to prepare for an overseas transfer, the club announced on July 30. The 2024 J1 Best XI winner played 16 games this season.

His career so far

Oshima joined Hiroshima's top team in 2018 after coming through their youth system. He won the J1 Best XI award in 2024 and has played 16 games this season. He was selected for Japan's 2026 World Cup squad.

Where will he go next?

Oshima's new club is still unknown. He left Hiroshima before the J1 season started, so a move could happen soon.

His importance to Japan

Oshima is a key player for Japan, who are currently second in the World Cup with 5 points (1W-2D-0L). They recently lost 2-1 to Brazil. Japan have scored 7 goals and conceded 3 in the tournament.