Dream Debut.

Dream debut.

Ayase Ueda. 🇯🇵💫

Highly regarded Japanese forward Ayase Ueda has officially joined Ligue 1 powerhouse Lille. In his first appearance for the team, Ueda scored a brilliant goal to earn praise for a "dream debut" and quickly integrate into the squad. The striker was previously the top scorer of the 2025-2026 Eredivisie season, and won the 2023/24 KNVB Cup and the 2024/25 Dutch Super Cup with Feyenoord. His arrival also made Ueda the first Japanese player in Lille club history.

Type: Player Focus

Match or Topic: Ayase Ueda

Match Result: On September 3, 2026, Ayase Ueda scored a goal in his debut match after joining Lorient (Lille OSC), completing a "dream debut".

Key Player and Statistics: Japanese, plays as a forward (center forward), currently playing for Ligue 1 club Lorient (Lille OSC).

Additional Highlights: The first Japanese player in Lorient club history; 2025-2026 Eredivisie Golden Boot winner; won the 2023/24 KNVB Cup and 2024/25 Dutch Super Cup with Feyenoord.