We are pleased to announce that Atsushi Atsushi Inagaki from Meiji University has been confirmed as a new player for the 2027 season.
We would also like to announce that we have applied for Inagaki to be a "JFA/J.League Special Designated Player for the 2026/27 Season," and that this has been approved by the Japan Football Association.

[Player Name] Atsushi Atsushi Inagaki
[Date of Birth] Born March 3, 2005 (21 years old)
[Place of origin] Osaka Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 178cm/78kg
[Position] Defender
[Football History] Niiza Katayama FC → Urawa Reds Junior Youth → Urawa Reds Youth → Meiji University

[Player comments]
I am Atsushi Inagaki from Meiji University, and I will be joining Urawa Reds from 2027.

I am very happy to be able to wear the Urawa Reds uniform again.
I will continue to work hard every day so that I can show our fans and supporters my fighting spirit at Saitama Stadium.
Please support me.



[What are JFA/J.League Special Designated Players?]
• Purpose: The purpose is to provide an environment tailored to the individual abilities of a soccer player during the most crucial developmental stage, transcending the boundaries of different categories and leagues. JFA certification requires that the receiving J.League club has an environment to further develop the player's high abilities and a concrete plan to actively provide the player with opportunities to participate in official J.League Trial. However, this requirement does not apply if the JFA has recommended the player.
Overview: Players who meet all the certification requirements and are certified by the JFA based on an application from the receiving J.League club will be able to participate in official J.League Trial, etc., as players of the receiving J.League club while remaining registered with their original team (university or high school, etc.).