Kaoru Mitoma continues to dazzle for Brighton & Hove Albion, scoring 26 goals in 130 Premier League appearances since joining from Japan in 2021. The 28-year-old winger's World Cup heroics - including the decisive goal against Spain - make him a fan favorite. Daichi Kamada, Crystal Palace's 29-year-old midfielder, offers creativity with 49 caps, while Ao Tanaka (Leeds United, 35 caps) remains vital after his group-stage winning strike over Spain in 2022. Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt, 62 caps) and Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich, 21 caps) complete the squad, though Ito's injury struggles raise questions about defensive depth.