What's the story behind this guy not playing more for the AWs? Regular starter in Japan's top division. Seems odd he's been left out, or is it by his own choice?
Took Japanese citizenship so can play as a local non visa player in the J League.
Japan only allows you to hold 1 passport so he decided to forgo his NZ citizenship, meaning he became ineligible for the AWs. Was capped a few times prior
Basically he’s made the decision that Japan is his home and playing as a local has given him a 10 year plus pro career. Has been as much if not more in J1, than J2
Shame from an AWs perspective as he would have been a handy addition at different times. But I don’t think you can blame him for choosing the road he has