Anrie Chase (チェイス・アンリ, Cheisu Anri, born 24 March 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.
Club career
Born in Yokosuka, Kanagawa to a Japanese mother and American father of Jamaican descent, Chase moved to Texas at the age of three, spending nine years before returning to Japan.[2] While in the United States, Chase also played basketball, and started his football career as a forward.[2]
Having trained with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar and German side VfB Stuttgart, Chase has aimed to pursue a career overseas.[3] He was also reportedly scouted by Dutch giants Ajax.[4]
On 7 April 2022, Chase signed a contract with VfB Stuttgart II that came into effect on 1 July 2022.[5] In 2024 he was also nominated for the Bundesliga team of VfB Stuttgart.[6]
International career
Although likewise eligible to represent the United States or Jamaica at the senior level, Chase has represented Japan up to under-23 level.[7] He trained with the senior team in 2022.[8] He was praised by coach Hajime Moriyasu for his talent and potential.[9]
Chase was called up to the Japan U-20 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played 16 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| VfB Stuttgart II | 2022–23 | Regionalliga Südwest | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga Südwest | 26 | 2 | — | — | — | 26 | 2 | ||||
| 2024–25 | 3. Liga | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 44 | 2 | — | — | — | 44 | 2 | |||||
| Stuttgart | 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Career total | 56 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 3 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
References
- ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Japan (JPN)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 15. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ a b "尚志"半端ない"ＣＢチェイス・アンリ「誰もが認めるＮＯ・１に」" [Shoshi "Half-hearted" CB Chase Anrie "To the undisputed NO.1"]. nikkansports.com (in Japanese). 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Ｕ―２２日本代表の尚志ＤＦチェイス・アンリ、海外挑戦も…複数クラブが獲得興味" [U-22 Japan national team Shoshi DF Chase Anrie, overseas challenge ... Multiple clubs are interested]. hochi.news (in Japanese). 3 July 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "アヤックスが尚志高のDFチェイス・アンリ獲得に興味 シュツットガルト、AZ、J複数クラブも注目" [Ajax is interested in acquiring Shoshi High School defender Anrie Chase Stuttgart, AZ, J Multiple clubs also pay attention]. sponichi.co.jp (in Japanese). 17 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Anrie Chase to join VfB". VfB Stuttgart. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ ""Being here is something special"". VfB Stuttgart. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "[ゲキサカ×高校選抜候補]尚志DFチェイス・アンリ(3年)「(将来の目標は)CLで優勝することです」" [[Gexaka x High School Selection Candidate] Shoshi DF Chase Anrie (3rd year) "(Future goal) is to win the CL"]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "「全てが速すぎて…」チェイス・アンリを混乱に陥れた国内組合宿。高校No.１DFが痛感した日本代表のスピード" ["Everything is too fast ..." A domestic union inn that confused Anrie Chase. The speed of the Japan national team that the No. 1 DF in high school was keenly aware of]. news.yahoo.co.jp (in Japanese). 22 January 2022. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "A代表に帯同決定…森保監督がチェイス・アンリに期待「すべてにおいてポテンシャルが高い」" [Decided to accompany A representative ... Director Moriyasu expects Chase Anrie "High potential in everything"]. soccer-king.jp (in Japanese). 16 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "U-20日本代表メンバー FIFA U-20ワールドカップアルゼンチン2023" [Japan U-20 national team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023]. Japan Football Association. 8 May 2023.
External links
- Anrie Chase at Soccerway.com
- Anrie Chase at WorldFootball.net
- Anrie Chase at Soccerbase.com
- Anrie Chase at BDFutbol
- Anrie Chase at kicker (in German)
