is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg.
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. While in the United States, Chase also played basketball, and started his football career as a forward.
Having trained with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar and German side VfB Stuttgart, Chase has aimed to pursue a career overseas. He was also reportedly scouted by Dutch giants Ajax.
On 7 April 2022, Chase signed a contract with VfB Stuttgart II that came into effect on 1 July 2022. In 2024 he was also nominated for the Bundesliga team of VfB Stuttgart.
On 1 August 2025, Chase moved to Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg, and signed a five-year contract.
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. He trained with the senior team in 2022. He was praised by coach Hajime Moriyasu for his talent and potential.
Chase was called up to the Japan U-20 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfB Stuttgart II2022–23Regionalliga Südwest120———1202023–24Regionalliga Südwest262———2622024–253. Liga80———80Total462———462VfB Stuttgart2024–25Bundesliga120315000201Red Bull Salzburg2025–26Austrian Bundesliga400000—40FC Liefering2025–262. Liga20———20Career total642315000723
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