Wataru Endo
Wataru Endo is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Japan national team. Endo began his career at J1 League club Shonan Bellmare before moving to Urawa Red Diamonds in 2016, where he won the league title and the 2017 AFC Champions League. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Wataru Endo |
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| Club number | 3 |
| Nationality |  Japan |
| Birth date | 09.02.1993 (age 33) |
| Country of birth | Japan |
| City of birth | Yokohama |
| Position | halfback |
| Foot | right |
| Contract until | 30.06.2027 |
| Market value | 4,500,000 € |
| Height/weight | 178 cm / 76 kg |
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Friendly International 31.05.2026 |
1:0 | 1'-46' | |||||||
Premier League 24.05.2026 |
1:1 | Substitutes | |||||||
Premier League 15.05.2026 |
2:4 | Will not play: ankle injury | |||||||
Premier League 09.05.2026 |
1:1 | Will not play: ankle injury | |||||||
Premier League 03.05.2026 |
2:3 | Will not play: ankle injury | |||||||
Premier League 25.04.2026 |
3:1 | Will not play: ankle injury | |||||||
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 Friendly International 2026 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 Premier League 2025/2026 |
8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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League Cup 2025/2026 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) 2026 |
11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 862 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Mac Allister & Endo ? Rio & Woodman! Putting the LFC Classic XI to the test!
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Tokyo Tips With Wataru Endo ????
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Wataru Endo ❤️
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Live UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Liverpool | Wataru Endo & Arne Slot Press Conference
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?? Wataru Endo just doing Wataru Endo things
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Learn Japanese with Wataru Endo ??
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'You Can Ask Me Anything!' ? | Liverpool Players Quizzed By Kids | Gravenberch, Endo & Jaros
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A Superb Showing From Wataru Endo ??
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Carabao Cup Progression, Wataru Endo Praise | Southampton 1-2 Liverpool | Arne Slot
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Wataru Endo’s standout moments vs West Ham ?? ?
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FC25 RATINGS | Jota’s Spelling Test, Szoboszlai Reveals Liverpool FC's Strongest Player!
Goal Wataru Endo 12', Japan-China 1:0
Liverpool star could be given a second chance under Andoni Iraola – Opinion
Yahoo2 days
Liverpool Must Not Give Up on Curtis Jones YetAs Liverpool begin a new chapter under Andoni Iraola, one player whose future deserves careful consideration is Curtis Jones
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Japan captain Endo confirms international retirement after World Cup-ending injury
soccernews.com3 days
Japan have been rocked by the loss of their captain Wataru Endo on the eve of the World Cup.Liverpool midfielder Endo has been forced to withdraw from Japan's squad due to injury
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Liverpool star Wataru Endo announces international retirement after being ruled out of World Cup
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Wataru Endo has retired from international football (Reuters)Japan international Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football, with a persistent foot injury ruling the Liverpool midfielder out of the World Cup
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Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad & RETIRES from international duty due to injury as Liverpool star issues emotional statement
goal.com3 days
Getty Images SportJun 11, 2026 21:58+03:00Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career
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World Cup 2026 Ultimate Guide: Japan
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The 2026 tournament will mark Japan’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, a testament to their transformation into one of the most consistent forces in both Asian and global football
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‘We just believe, pray and wait" – Japan waiting on Endo fitness update
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Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu is desperately hoping Wataru Endo will be fit for Japan's World Cup campaign.Endo suffered a serious foot injury during Liverpool's win over Sunderland in early February, ruling him out for the rest of the Reds' season
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Report: Numerous Liverpool stars still face uncertain futures this summer
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Liverpool Face Summer of Uncertainty as Alisson, Jones, Gomez and Endo Await ClarityLiverpool’s title celebrations brought emotion, noise and a fitting farewell for some of the club’s modern greats, yet beneath the scenes of jubilation there remains
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Report: Liverpool ‘in talks" over deal to sell £35m star
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Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over deal to sell £35m starLiverpool Face Curtis Jones Decision Amid Inter Milan InterestLiverpool face a significant summer decision over Curtis Jones, with Inter Milan reportedly stepping up interest in the midfielder a
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£40m midfield dynamo is coming as three find out they will be sold
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£40m midfield dynamo is coming as three find out they will be soldBig changes are coming to Liverpool’s midfield this summer. Head coach Arne Slot has been relying on the same cast of characters in midfield for the last couple of seasons.
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