Urawa Reds have applied to have Kenta Nemoto, a player from Ryukoku University, designated as a "2024 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player," and the application has been approved by the Japan Football Association.

[Player name] Kenta Kenta Nemoto
[Date of Birth] December 13, 2002 (21 years old)
[Birthplace] Chiba Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 184cm/81kg
[Position] Defender
[Soccer history] JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-15 → Tokyo Gakuen High School → Ryukoku University
[Player Characteristics] A clever left-footed center back who uses tenacious defense and precise positioning to nip attacks in the bud. He is also good at long passes and heading.

*Nemoto has been offered a contract to join Urawa Reds in 2025.

[What are JFA/J.League special designated players?]
The purpose is to provide an environment that matches each individual's abilities, regardless of the type of sport or federation, during the period when soccer players develop most rapidly.
Overview Student athletes who belong to teams run by universities (school corporations) other than J.League clubs, or teams affiliated with the Japan Club Youth Soccer Federation, and only players who are certified by the JFA will be able to play in J.League Trial while remaining registered with their team.