Soma Anzai

Right Midfielder - FC Tokyo
26 Nov 2027
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Events

118

  1. Built a stronger partnership with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. He has made a formal demand: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  3. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  4. Built a stronger partnership with Nicolai Vallys

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. He has said it out loud: To end the drought

    Mind

  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  7. Built a stronger partnership with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was little personal connection to absorb the incident.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  9. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  11. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind

  12. Personality clash with Kein Sato

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  14. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  15. Built a stronger partnership with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  16. He has let it go: A loan, for games

    Mind

  17. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  18. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  19. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  21. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  22. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  23. Built a stronger partnership with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was little personal connection to absorb the incident.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  24. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  25. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  26. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  27. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  28. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  29. Lack of playing time

  30. Clashed with Leon Nozawa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  31. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. He has said it out loud: His place back

    Mind

  33. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. Personality clash with Kein Sato

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  35. Dropped to the bench as Kein Sato was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  36. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  37. Built a stronger partnership with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  38. Left out as Kein Sato was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  39. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  40. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  41. He has let it go: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  42. Changed the match from the bench

    Moderate
    Cause
    He came on with the team chasing a result and produced the moment that swung the game.

  43. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  44. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  45. Hero in the derby win

  46. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  47. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  48. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed — Kaoru Nakata

    Mind

  49. He has come to believe: He backed him when nobody else did — Kaoru Nakata

    Mind

  50. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  51. He has said it out loud: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  52. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  53. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  54. Built a stronger partnership with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Professional respect between them remained intact, which should help things settle.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  55. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  56. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  57. Teppei Oka, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  58. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  59. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  60. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  61. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  62. Lack of playing time

  63. He has come to believe: The supporters adored him — FC Tokyo

    Mind

  64. Named Player of the Match

  65. Ended a long scoring drought

  66. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Minor
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  67. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  68. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  69. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  70. Given a personal development plan

  71. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  72. He has started to want: To end the drought

    Mind

  73. Left out as Shion Homma was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Shion Homma was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  74. Built a stronger partnership with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  75. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  76. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  77. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  78. Built a stronger partnership with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Professional respect between them remained intact, which should help things settle.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  79. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  80. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  81. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  82. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  83. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  84. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  85. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  86. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  87. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  88. Left out as Kein Sato was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  89. Built a stronger partnership with Nicolai Vallys

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was little personal connection to absorb the incident.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  90. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  91. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  92. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  93. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  94. Lack of playing time

  95. Left out as Kein Sato was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  96. Personality clash with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  97. Built a stronger partnership with Teruhito Nakagawa

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  98. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  99. Personality clash with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  100. Built a stronger partnership with Kota Tawaratsumida

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  101. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  102. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  103. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  104. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  105. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  106. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  107. Left out as Kein Sato was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Kein Sato was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  108. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  109. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  110. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  111. Changed the match from the bench

    Moderate
    Cause
    He came on with the team chasing a result and produced the moment that swung the game.

  112. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  113. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.6M/y

  114. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.6M/y

  115. Starter

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  116. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y

  117. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y

  118. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Penafiel → FC Tokyo