Meet Fujita Joeru Chima, the Japanese player who missed out on the World Cup squad. Fujita Joeru Chima has experience as a captain in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How did Fujita Joeru Chima miss out on the World Cup squad?

Fujita Joeru Chima was continuously called up to the national team from September 2024, but struggled to make the bench. He played a full match against Australia in June 2025.

What is Fujita Joeru Chima doing now?

Currently playing for St. Pauli, Fujita is a key player for Japan. After transferring to St. Pauli last summer, he played in the same [3-4-2-1] system as the Japanese national team. He was not only used as an anchor but also as a shadow, and showed significant growth in dribbling, last passes, and pressing from the front line.

Why did Fujita Joeru Chima miss out on the World Cup squad?

Fujita Joeru Chima's omission from the World Cup squad was a disappointing one. With his ability to play multiple positions, his chances of making the squad were high, but he was ultimately left out. The Japanese national team has recently recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games (WWWDL). In their last game, they won 3-0 against Bolivia (2025-11-18). Currently, S. Machino and T. Kubo are sidelined due to injury.