42
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
6.7
Rating
55
Sentiment
1
Squad #
Fitness Status
Minor Concern
Veteran
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 35, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
Shuichi Gonda carries manageable lineup risk because medical workload is being monitored; age/workload management is part of the decision.
Sentimentneutral
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