Ayase Ueda, born on 28 August 1998 (age 27), is a Japan international striker with Feyenoord, where he wears the number 9 shirt. His market value is around £8.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Ueda’s most productive league campaign came at Feyenoord in 2025–26, when he scored 25 goals in 31 appearances. That is the sort of return that gives a striker a proper standing in the side, rather than merely a squad role with a decent highlights reel.
He has remained involved in 2026–27. For Feyenoord, he has made 10 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals, including two in three Eredivisie matches and one in six Europa League outings. He has also appeared in the KNVB Beker.
His international work with Japan has continued alongside that club role. This season he has scored twice in four World Cup appearances and eight times in nine Asian World Cup qualifiers.
Ueda’s career profile is straightforward: a Japanese centre-forward now established at Feyenoord, coming off a strong scoring season and still part of both his club and national sides in 2026–27.
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