Anrie Chase

Anrie Chase
Personal information
Full name	Anrie Chase
Date of birth	24 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	VfB Stuttgart
Number	45
Youth career
2016–2018	Nagasawa Junior High School
2018	FC Shonan
2019–2021	Shoshi High School
Senior career*
Years	Team
2022–	VfB Stuttgart II
2024–	VfB Stuttgart
International career‡
2020	Japan U17
2023–	Japan U20
2021–	Japan U23
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2024; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:15, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Anrie Chase (チェイス・アンリ, Cheisu Anri, born 24 March 2004) is 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, 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]

Career statistics

As of match played 6 October 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			Cup		Europe		Other		Total
Club	Season	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	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
	Total		39	2	—		—		—		39	2
Stuttgart	2024–25	Bundesliga	5	0	1	0	2^[a]	0	0	0	8	0
Career total			44	2	1	0	2	0	0	0	47	2

^ 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.