Just Before the World Cup! Which Soccer Player Do 393 Women Want as a Lover or Husband? Nagatomo and Tanaka Face the 'Biggest Upset' [Omikale Marriage Activity Survey]

Omikale Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Masahito Kurumiya, hereinafter 'Omikale'), which operates the marriage activity information site 'Omikale' with over 1 million members and the No. 1 number of listed marriage parties and town events in Japan, conducted a survey of 393 female members regarding 'Japanese national soccer players they would want as a lover or husband'.

As a result of the survey, Yuto Nagatomo, the team's mood maker, won overwhelming support and took first place in both the lover and marriage categories. Following in second place and below were core players currently leading the team, such as Ao Tanaka and Ritsu Doan. Comments from respondents revealed the realistic perspectives of women seeking marriage, showing that while 'looks and excitement' are emphasized when choosing a lover, 'cooperation in housework and childcare' is sought in a marriage partner, highlighted through the on and off-pitch personas of the active players.

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[Survey Overview]

Survey Name: Survey on Japanese National Soccer Players Women Want as a Lover or Husband

Survey Subjects: Omikale female members

Survey Period: May 19 - June 2, 2026

Total Responses: 393

Survey Entity: Omikale Inc. https://party-calendar.net/

*Selection targets were Japanese national team players, coaches, and managers (selected in June 2026)

'Lover' Ranking: Nagatomo Takes First as Mood Maker! Young Talents Give Chase (Player Category)

Yuto Nagatomo took first place in the 'lover' category. His image of energizing the team as a mood maker evoked the feeling that he would brightly lead the way on a real date. Second-place Ao Tanaka, with his calm and refreshing atmosphere, and third-place Ritsu Doan, with his strong-willed masculinity, both received many comments citing 'liking their looks or atmosphere', demonstrating the importance of excitement in choosing a lover.

Rank
Player Name
Main Reason
Votes
1
Yuto Nagatomo
Seems fun to be with
73 votes
2
Ao Tanaka
Excited by looks/atmosphere/play
40 votes
3
Ritsu Doan
Looks/atmosphere are my type
32 votes
4: Keito Nakamura 19 votes
5: Takefusa Kubo 16 votes
6: Ayase Ueda 10 votes
7: Shogo Taniguchi 8 votes
8: Wataru Endo 7 votes

'Marriage' Ranking: Shift to Realistic Conditions, but Nagatomo Wins Again! (Player Category)

Nagatomo also took first place in the 'marriage' category. His image as a devoted husband shown in media and social media, and his 'ideal family image', contributed to his votes. Many reasons for choosing the top players included 'seems cooperative with housework and childcare' and 'mentally stable', highlighting a shift in perspective towards realistic life considerations, different from choosing a lover. Captain Wataru Endo, the team's spiritual pillar, also rose to 5th place.

Rank
Player Name
Main Reason for Choosing
Votes
1
Yuto Nagatomo
Seems cooperative with housework/childcare
90 votes
2
Ao Tanaka
Mentally stable
22 votes
3
Takefusa Kubo
Dedication to supporting the team
19 votes
4: Ritsu Doan 15 votes
5: Wataru Endo 12 votes
6: Shogo Taniguchi 10 votes
7: Keito Nakamura 9 votes
8: Ayase Ueda 8 votes

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Special Bonus: A Major Upset Shaking the Active Players!? Coach Makoto Hasebe's Explosive Popularity in Overall Ranking

Although this survey focused on active players, when the total was tallied including managers and coaches, a surprising result emerged. Coach Makoto Hasebe received 84 'lover' votes and 99 'marriage' votes, gaining overwhelming support and taking first place overall, surpassing player category winner Nagatomo.

Reasons cited included 'seems intelligent and able to calmly think about the future' and 'sincerity'. His continued brilliance as a coach even after retiring as a player seems to have captured the hearts of women seeking 'peace of mind' in an adult man.

Rank
Name
Lover Votes
Marriage Votes
1
Makoto Hasebe (Coach)
84 votes
99 votes
2
Yuto Nagatomo
73 votes
90 votes
3
Hajime Moriyasu (Manager)
28 votes
42 votes
4
Ao Tanaka
40 votes
22 votes
5
Ritsu Doan
32 votes
15 votes

■ Omikale Comment

The results show that the societal ideal of 'fun and excitement for a lover, stability and sincerity for marriage' is directly reflected in the world of the Japanese national soccer team. Nagatomo's brightness, which won him the player category, is an element that is loved beyond the difference in values between lover and marriage. Furthermore, the high support for Coach Makoto Hasebe in the special bonus category suggests that women seeking marriage are not swayed by trends but seek depth of character and trustworthiness as the core of marriage. Why not consider your own ideal partner image while supporting the Japanese national team's activities?

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