In a recent exclusive interview with Japanese media ABEMA, Japan international Kamada Daichi opened up and shared his deep thoughts on the future planning of his career. In the face of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, he made no secret of his ambitions, saying outright that it will be his last grand tournament representing the national team, and as a result, he has been inspired to fight like never before.
"There is no doubt that this World Cup means a lot to me and it marks the end of my national team career." Kamada Earth said fondly, "Because of this, there is a strong desire welling up inside me to once again don the national team's uniform and fight for the honor of Japanese soccer. After the World Cup, I will seriously consider my next step, but I do feel that it would be a very interesting experience to show my hand again on the stage of Spain or one of the other big four leagues in Europe."
Talking about his plans after retirement, Kamada Daiichi showed a vision that goes beyond his role as a player. He revealed that he intends to transition into coaching and plans to break new ground in Japanese soccer. "As a soccer player, I have created stable living conditions for my family and my friends, but I want to do more for them." He explains, "If I can become a coach, I would like to be able to invite my friends to join my team as assistant coaches. Of course, this will require them to keep learning and growing. At the same time, I also dream of building a team in Japan like Red Bull Salzburg in Europe, focusing on the development and output of young players."
Kamata Daiichi further elaborated on his vision, "Japan currently lacks such a team, but I think such a model is crucial for the development of young players. If they can play in such an environment, they will have more opportunities to go overseas and realize their soccer dreams. No matter what career I pursue in the future, I firmly believe that only by becoming a pioneer can I win the recognition of society. My career as a soccer player will be an important capital for me when I transition to coaching in the future. If I can succeed in soccer, I believe I can make a difference in whatever I do in the future."
