Le Havre build Japanese core, a rarity in top five European leagues | OneFootball

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·6 August 2026

Le Havre build Japanese core, a rarity in top five European leagues

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According to L'Équipe, Le Havre now have three Japanese players in their squad, a rarity in the top five European leagues that the club hopes to turn into an asset.

The trio comprises Ayumu Seko, Kaito Mizuta and Sota Nakamura.


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Japanese is now the club’s second most represented nationality.

Barely a year ago, Seko’s arrival at Le Havre drew attention in Normandy.

This summer, compatriots Mizuta and Nakamura joined him, strengthening the contingent.

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