3V3FOOTBALL
YASUHIRO NABETA

A pioneer of small-sided soccer and the first Japanese player to sign a professional contract in 3v3 football. I am widely regarded as Japan’s top player in terms of technique and tactics in tight spaces in 3v3 football, and I am active in a wide range of fields. My activities extend far beyond Japan, reaching all corners of the globe. As a player, I became the first Japanese national to compete in the European Championship in Serbia, and subsequently competed in the “FIFA STREET 3V3,” considered the pinnacle of the sport, held in Austria. I also represented Japan at the ISFA 3V3 WORLD CUP in Latvia and the 3V3 WORLD TOURNAMENT in China. Even now, I continue to compete as a 3v3 football player not only in Japan but also around the world, including in Serbia, Italy, and China. Outside of my playing career, I appear at football events across Japan and around the world. Under the title “SMALL SIDE FOOTBALL CLINIC,” I host and participate in events not only in Japan but also in Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, Nepal, and other countries, primarily in Southeast Asia, teaching children soccer skills and the joy of the game. I frequently collaborate with and befriend former Japanese national team players and celebrities, and I continue to expand the scope of my activities, such as appearing as a double guest at events.