Biography
Who is Wataru Endō?
Early career in Japan
Wataru Endō began his professional career with Shonan Bellmare in Japan. He helped the team regain promotion to the top tier after winning the second division title in 2014, scoring seven goals during that campaign. His consistent performances earned him a transfer to Urawa Red Diamonds.
During his time with Urawa Red Diamonds, Wataru Endō claimed several major honors. He won the J.League Cup in 2016 by scoring the winning penalty in the final shoot-out. The following year, he secured the Suruga Bank Championship and the AFC Champions League title before moving to Europe.
European club career
Wataru Endō moved to Belgium in 2018 to play for Sint-Truiden, where he spent one season and scored two goals. He then joined German club VfB Stuttgart on loan in August 2019. The move was made permanent in April 2020, and he eventually captained the German side during his final season there.
In August 2023, Wataru Endō transferred to Premier League club Liverpool on a four-year deal. He quickly established himself in the squad, winning the EFL Cup in his first season and securing the Premier League title during the 2024–25 campaign. He became only the fourth Japanese player to win the Premier League title.
International career
Wataru Endō made his debut for the Japan national team in August 2015 during a match against North Korea. He was included in the tournament squads for both the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Japan reached the round of 16.
In June 2023, Wataru Endō was designated as the captain of the national team. He continued to lead the squad through various international fixtures and tournaments until announcing his retirement from international football in June 2026.
Birthday and age
Wataru Endō was born on February 9, 1993, which makes Wataru 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Wataru shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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