DCM) Yasuhito Endo
Japanese central midfielder Yasuhito Endo is the most capped outfield player at the 2014 World Cup, with the Gamba Osaka man having picked up 144 caps for the Samurai Blue to date. Often less heralded than some of his more skilful and glamorous teammates across two generations, Endo has been the man who has continued to keep the Japenese midfield ticking over with his intelligence and crisp passing, attributes that have been evident in over 400 appearances for Gamba.

