Stuttgart's Wataru Endo, whom Freiburg is trying to acquire (Reuters)

Freiburg is interested in acquiring Wataru Endo! If a transfer is realized, he will be a colleague of Ritsu Doyasu... Japan's "King of Duel" has an ar

Endo moved to Stuttgart, then in Germany's second division, from Sint-Troiden in August 2007. In the 20-21 season, he won the "Duel King" title for the highest number of one-on-one wins in the first division, which is notoriously violent, and in the 21-22 season, he was appointed captain and won the Duel King title for two consecutive years, He has been an indispensable member of the team and a favorite among supporters. 　

This season, he is fourth in duels won and has scored five goals, the most of his career in Germany. He also made his presence felt in the playoffs, contributing to the team's survival in the first division, but the team had a difficult season, being caught in a battle for survival for the second year in a row. On the other hand, Endo maintained a high level of individual performance, so it was only natural that top clubs would be interested in him. Negotiations, including between the clubs, will take place as his contract with Stuttgart remains in place until the summer of 2012. 　

Doğan's Freiburg team was a top contender this season, but narrowly missed out on the European CL after losing on the final day of the season. The team has been stable in recent years, finishing 5th this season and 6th last season, and their aggressive offensive and defensive team style matches Endo's characteristics. The 30-year-old, who has previously wanted to move to England, will be a key decision for the Japanese national team, of which he was the captain in a friendly match in March. 　

◆Freiburg Founded in 1904. The official name is SC Freiburg. Home town is Freiburg in southwestern Germany. The club colors are red and black. The club is based in Eulopa-Park Stadion and has a capacity of 34,700. The team has been in the first division since the 16-17 season, and will compete in the Europa League next season for the second year in a row.

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