Anrie Chase (チェイス アンリ, Chase Anrie, born 24 March 2004) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. He has represented the Japan U17 and Japan U23 youth teams internationally. He is also eligible to represent the United States.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2004-03-24) 24 March 2004 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FC Shonan | |||
| 2016–2018 | Nagasawa Junior HS | ||
| 2019–2022 | Shoshi HS | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | VfB Stuttgart II | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2020 | Japan U17 | ||
| 2021– | Japan U23 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:04, 1 February 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:04, 1 February 2022 (UTC) | |||
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.[1] While in the United States, Chase also played basketball, and started his football career as a forward.[1]
Having trained with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar and German side VfB Stuttgart, Chase has aimed to pursue a career overseas.[2] He was also reportedly scouted by Dutch giants Ajax.[3]
On 7 April 2022, Chase signed a contract with VfB Stuttgart II that comes into effect on 1 July 2022.[4]
Chase has represented Japan up to under-23 level.[5] He trained with the senior team in 2022.[6] He was praised by coach Hajime Moriyasu for his talent and potential.[7]