Director of football Marijn Beuker is currently in Japan, where he visits Gamba Osaka, the Japanese Football Association and a number of universities. Later in the week, Beuker would watch the competition of the former Ajax players Patrick Kluivert and Denny Landzaat. The national coach of Indonesia and his assistant will compete against Japan in the World Cup qualification on 10 June in the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka.
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That Beuker, technical director Alex Kroes and Head of Scouting Kelvin de Lang have dropped their eye on NAWWATA and ARAKI is no coincidence. The shadow striker, which can also handle as a striker, and the goalkeeper count as two of the greatest talents in Asia. NAWWATA plays in Japan Under 18, is already part of the selection of the first team of Gamba Osaka and was already debuting in the J-League.
Rui araki in action Credit Getty Images
With its 1 meter 94, Araki is an impressive appearance. The keeper went through all the youth teams of the National Association and, despite his young age, is currently in the Olympic team of Japan. With the Stage of NaWata and Araki, Ajax hopes to reap the benefits of the collaboration with Gamba Osaka.