Kozo Tashima looks on after the Super Cup between Yokohama F・Marinos and Ventforet Kofu at the National Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Tokyo
Kozo Tashima, pictured in 2023, is a credible Fifa challenger but the Asian federation leadership has backed Gianni Infantino. Photograph: Hiroki Watanabe/Getty Images
Kozo Tashima, pictured in 2023, is a credible Fifa challenger but the Asian federation leadership has backed Gianni Infantino. Photograph: Hiroki Watanabe/Getty Images
ProfileLess drama, more listening, but is Kozo Tashima the candidate to topple Infantino?

Japan FA honorary president is hoping a calmer approach that makes fewer unwelcome headlines for Fifa will be welcomed by football