【Origin of Japan National Team Player Ayase Ueda】 The "Power to Score Goals" Cultivated at Marva Soccer School Mito

Ayase Ueda, a forward for the Japan national team, has been selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

While he currently leads Japan as a striker active on the world stage, one of his origins lies with the Marva Soccer School Mito.

Ueda attended the Marva Soccer School during his youth, growing alongside many friends while striving to improve.

What coaches who knew him back then remember most vividly is his "strong commitment to scoring goals."

Whether in practice or matches, he had an unparalleled desire to score points and goals. He never shied away from challenges in front of the goal and was a player who would actively seek opportunities to score.

A coach who knew him at the time recalls:

"Even as a boy, he was highly conscious of scoring goals. His current obsession with scoring, which we see with the national team, hasn't changed since then."

Furthermore, one of the factors that contributed to Ueda's significant growth was the continuous soccer and futsal training he undertook at Marva.

Especially during his middle school years, he meticulously refined his ball-receiving techniques.

In futsal, where opponents are close and the pressure is intense, preparation before receiving the ball, body orientation, and the first touch are crucial. Ueda repeatedly trained these aspects, developing the skill to play facing forward even in tight spaces.

"During middle school, I practiced receiving the ball over and over. I believe that accumulation has led to my current play."

Moreover, the offense-and-defense battles unique to futsal's confined spaces greatly enhanced Ueda's scoring ability.

Dribbling past opponents in limited space and converting even slight chances into goals. This sense has become a major weapon for the current Ueda as he scores on the world stage.

"The ability to score goals even in tight spaces is something I acquired during my time at Marva. I believe it's the foundation of my current play."

Since its establishment, Marva Soccer School has prioritized "nurturing individuality."

During his youth, Ueda not only sharpened his strong drive to score but also developed the technique to receive the ball under pressure and the ability to make optimal decisions in confined situations. His attitude of continuously challenging without fear of failure, unchanged since then, also connects to his current playing style. These are elements that Marva Soccer School continues to emphasize in its coaching.

A boy who once chased a ball on the courts of Mito now challenges on the World Cup stage as a member of the Japan national team.

Ayase Ueda's success serves as a great source of hope for the children currently pursuing their dreams at Marva, proving that "dreams can come true."

Chikyu Co., Ltd. and Marva Soccer School sincerely support Ueda's continued success and will continue to dedicate themselves to nurturing players who will shine on the world stage.