🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Urawa Red Diamonds | OneFootball

Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues.

Today we're looking at...Urawa Red Diamonds.

How did they qualify for the Club World Cup?

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Urawa Red Diamonds earned their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning the 2022 AFC Champions League. The Japanese giants defeated Al Hilal 2–1 on aggregate, securing their third continental title and claiming one of Asia's four spots in the USA.

History at the Club World Cup

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This marks Urawa's third appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup. Their first participation was in 2007, where they finished third. In that tournament, they lost to AC Milan but secured third place by beating Étoile du Sahel. In 2023 Urawa were beaten by Manchester City in the semi-finals.

How did they perform in the 2024/25 season?

Urawa Red Diamonds are currently halfway through their season and sit in fourth place in the J League with nine wins from 21 games.

Who is the coach?

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The team is managed by Polish coach Maciej Skorża, who returned to Urawa Red Diamonds in 2024 for his second stint. Skorża previously led the club to their 2022 AFC Champions League victory.

Who is their star player?

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While Urawa Red Diamonds boast a balanced squad, one of their standout players is veteran goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa. Born in 1986, Nishikawa brings a wealth of experience to this young side.

Expected performance at the Club World Cup

Urawa Red Diamonds face a challenging group stage, drawn alongside River Plate, Inter Milan and Monterrey. Advancing to the knockout rounds will be seen as a major achievement.

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