Wataru Endo brought his experience, leadership and tenacity to Liverpool FC in August 2023.

The Japanese midfielder completed his switch to the Reds after four seasons with German side VfB Stuttgart.

A defensive midfielder who also possesses the ability to play in defence, Endo has more than 400 appearances to his name at club level and is captain of the Japan national team.

He made his Liverpool debut just a day after arriving when he came on in the second half of a 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. 

Endo then opened his Reds account with a goal in a Europa League win over Toulouse in the October. 

After his settling-in period, he went on to produce outstanding form that saw h...