Jun Nishikawa
Name in native alphabet: ่ฅฟๅท ๆฝค
Country: Japan
Date of birth: 21/02/2002 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Kawasaki (Japan)
Height: 181cm
Youth career: Yokohama F.ย Marinos, Toko Gakuen High School, Cerezo Osaka (since 2019)
Current club: Cerezo Osaka
Squad number: 51
Current national team: Japan U-17
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2018 AFC U-16 Championship, 2019 FIFAย U-20 World Cup (4/1), 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup (4/2)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: FC Barcelona
Similar type of player: James Rodrรญguez
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– creativity
– technique
– pace 
– first touch
– dribbling
– ball control
– long shotsย 
Weaknesses:
– ambidexterity/using his right weaker foot
– defensive contribution/not very strong in defensive duels
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker
– likes to be fielded in a free role as an attacking midfielder, where he is given space to roam the pitch
–ย intelligent player, who finds the space well between the lines
– likes to roam around in the space between the oppositionโs midfield and defence
–ย creative player with very goodย technical ability, 1vs1 short-dribbling skills, close ball control, fast direction shifts in possession and vision to make through passes to the teammates providing dynamism to the teamโs last offensive third plays
–ย capable both of creating chances for team-mates, as well as scoring goals himself, due to his vision and ability to play off of other players
– extraordinary thinking when on the ball – he often chooses options which are unexpected for the opposition
–ย possesses good mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– creative at his off-the-ball movements, and likes to find the best space to receive the ball with good timings, linking up the team’s midfield and attack
– able to deliver pin-point passes and crosses
–ย displays a natural technique to take fast decisions in tight spaces/press-resistant player
– often makes surging runs into the penalty box
– avoids using weaker foot
Nishikawa’s great ball control, run, and superb finish.
Nishikawa with a great through ball to assist his teammate.
He is best suited to playing as:
Attacking midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
2018 AFC U-16 Championship winner with Japan.
2018 AFC U-16 Championship best player award.
League summary (as for 12 November 2019):
J1 League 2019: 1 match/0 goals (Cerezo Osaka)
Description:
Jun Nishikawa is a member of a very talented generation of Japanese players born in 2002 which includes, among others Yamato Wakatsuki, Shoji Toyama, Riku Handa, Zion Suzuki, and Hikaru Naruoka. Nishikawa showed himself to a wider crowd at the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship where he was named the Most Valuable Player after steering Japan to their third title with a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final. He also represented his country at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Quotes:
“Blessed with quick feet and excellent technique even at high speed, the younger Nishikawa felt he lacked a certain toughness and hunger which could be fostered in a more unforgiving, competitive environment among peers. A mature, level-headed attitude, spectacular goals, and consistently outstanding performances at both school and international level have brought him acclaim from coaches and senior teammates.”
(The Guardian)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8/10 ย ย 
First team material in a top European club.
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