Wataru Endō
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Wataru Endō's career is defined by steady progression and leadership. He is one of the few Japanese midfielders to captain a Bundesliga club and later play for Liverpool. His trophy room includes a J1 League title, an AFC Champions League crown, and multiple domestic cups in Japan. He led Stuttgart back to the Bundesliga and earned individual recognition as their Player of the Season. For Japan, he captained the side through two World Cups, a rare honour. His move to Liverpool made him a trailblazer for Japanese players in the Premier League.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Captain of Japan National Team
Named captain in the early 2020s, leading the team in major tournaments.
VfB Stuttgart Captain
Served as club captain in the Bundesliga.
First Japanese Player at Liverpool
Became the first Japanese footballer to sign for Liverpool.
Rankings & Lists
Best Defensive Midfielders in the Bundesliga
Top Defensive Midfielders Globally
Magazine Covers
Footballista
2023-09
Endo: The Samurai in Red
Soccer King
2024-03
Japan's Captain Conquers England
Records & Feats
First Japanese player to play for Liverpool FC
Endō became the first Japanese footballer to sign for and play for Liverpool in the Premier League.
Only Japanese captain of a Bundesliga club
He served as captain of VfB Stuttgart, a rare achievement for a Japanese player in the Bundesliga.