In the 2019 SEA Games, under the guidance of coaches Keisuke Honda and Félix Dalmás, they made history by defeating their long-time rivals and 2017 SEA Games silver medalists, Malaysia.

This victory allowed them to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time.

They ultimately finished in 4th place after a 4-0 loss to the Vietnam.

Win Draw Lose The following 23 players have been called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification under Japanese head coach, Koji Gyotoku.

INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad / standby RET Retired from the national team SUS Serving suspension WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.