How Japan's Youth System Has Built a World-Class Women's Team

Japan's women's football programme continues to produce elite talent through innovative academy development, with 24 players currently contracted to Women's Super League clubs. Nadeshiko won the Women's Asian Cup this year under Nils Nielsen, who has since been succeeded by Michihisa Kano, continuing a tradition that includes a World Cup win in 2011 and a final appearance in 2015.