Starting XI
Default line-up · DLS 26Rival match-up
Team OVR = best 11 players
About Japan
Japan (JPN) is a national team in Dream League Soccer 2026. The squad has 43 players with an average age of 26.8, and the team rating is 75, 1st of 5 in the Asian & Oceanian National Teams.
Japan line up in a 3-4-2-1. Their strongest line is the midfield (76), while the defence (71) is the weakest. The starting XI averages 73 OVR, led by Ritsu Doan (78 OVR, RM).
Ritsu Doan wears the captain’s armband, takes free kicks and takes corners from the right. Ayase Ueda takes penalties. Junya Ito takes corners from the left.
Their in-game rival is South Korea (73 OVR). Japan are stronger by 2 points.
Signing this starting XI as normal players on the transfer market would cost about 11,620 coins (31,195 for the whole squad). Prices come from our DLS 26 price calculator.
Rating history
History starts with DLS 26 v13.430. Every game update adds a new point, so you can see how Japan get stronger or weaker over the season.
Team roles
Captain & set pieces
#10 · RM
Team info
| Full name | Japan |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | JPN (in game JAP) |
| League | Asian & Oceanian National Teams |
| Stadium | Japan Stadium |
| Formation | 3-4-2-1 |
| Players | 43 · 1 nation |
| Average age | 26.8 |
| Average height | 181 cm |
| Starting XI value | 11,620 coins |
| Team ID | 227 |
Best players
All 43
Squad facts
Asian & Oceanian National Teams by team rating
1st of 5
Australia
Indonesia
New ZealandFAQ
What is Japan’s team rating in DLS 26?
Japan have a team rating of 75 in Dream League Soccer 2026, with attack 74, midfield 76 and defence 71.
What formation do Japan use in DLS 26?
Japan use the 3-4-2-1 formation by default.
Who is the best Japan player in DLS 26?
Ritsu Doan is the highest-rated player at Japan with 78 OVR (RM).
Who is the Japan captain in DLS 26?
Ritsu Doan is the Japan captain. Ayase Ueda takes the penalties.
How many players do Japan have in DLS 26?
Japan have 43 players in Dream League Soccer 2026, with an average age of 26.8.
How do I play with Japan in the squad builder?
Tap “Open in squad builder” on this page. The Japan starting XI loads in the 3-4-2-1 formation and you can change players, see the team OVR and share it.