2023.07.21
【Conversation between Japan’s Top Soccer Goalkeepers】 Ayaka Yamashita (INAC Kobe Leonessa) x Shusaku Nishikawa (Urawa Reds): What Do Goalkeepers Expect from Their Gear?
The position of a goalkeeper is the last bastion defending the goal. They are the only ones in a soccer game who can handle the ball with their hands – it’s a very distinctive position. Comparatively, the qualities and abilities required of a goalkeeper differ greatly from other players on the field, which suggests that the functions they seek in their equipment should also be unique.
In recent years, the evolution of tactics has necessitated high technical foot skills from goalkeepers. So, what do top-notch athletes expect from their spikes and gloves? Let's delve into this by discussing with Ayaka Yamashita, a player belonging to INAC Kobe Leonessa and a representative of the Japanese women's soccer team (Nadeshiko Japan), and Shusaku Nishikawa, a former representative of the men's soccer team of Japan and a player of Urawa Reds.
Shusaku Nishikawa (hereafter, Nishikawa)Nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to the conversation today! This might be a bit of old news, but it’s incredible that you were named the first MVP of the WE League last year. Thank you for highlighting the value of goalkeepers. I also aspire to become an MVP and I aim for it in my active life.
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