Wataru Endo
Liverpool/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Wataru Endo has rapidly established himself as a crucial defensive midfielder for Liverpool and a leader for the Japan national team, embodying resilience and tactical intelligence. His early career in Japan with Shonan Bellmare and Urawa Red Diamonds showcased his potential, leading to a move to Europe with Sint-Truiden in Belgium. His breakthrough came at VfB Stuttgart, where his combative style, exceptional reading of the game, and passing range made him a fan favourite and captain. His performances prompted a surprise move to Liverpool in 2023, where he quickly became an important squad player, admired for his professionalism and ability to stabilise the midfield. His honors include winning the J.League Cup with Urawa and the EFL Cup with Liverpool in 2024. Individually, he has been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season and is a regular for Japan, captaining his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Endo's style is defined by relentless ball recovery, smart positioning, and underrated technical quality, making him a universally appreciated figure in the football world.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/08/17
VfB Stuttgart
Liverpool20000000€
Transfer
2020/06/30
Sint-TruidenseVfB Stuttgart1700000€
Transfer
2020/06/29
VfB StuttgartSint-TruidenseLoan Ended
2019/08/12
Sint-TruidenseVfB Stuttgart300000€
Loan
2018/07/20
Urawa Red DiamondsSint-TruidenseSigned
2016/01/05
Shonan BellmareUrawa Red DiamondsSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Liverpool
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
86
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
39
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
0