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Willem van Hanegem lauds Ayase Ueda’s brilliant header
Former Dutch midfielder Willem van Hanegem praised Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda on the VP's Willem&Wessel podcast, describing his recent performance as “really brilliant.” Van Hanegem highlighted Ueda’s two goals against Tunisia, noting the Japanese forward’s 27‑year‑old status and his exceptional heading ability.
Van Hanegem called Ueda a “kopspecialist,” emphasizing the striker’s proficiency in aerial duels. He said the Japanese forward’s class is “unprecedented,” referring to the quality of his play.
In the podcast, Van Hanegem stated, “He was really good,” when discussing Ueda’s role for both Feyenoord and the Japan national team. The comment was made while reviewing Ueda’s impact in recent matches.
Against Tunisia, Ueda found the net twice, showcasing his finishing prowess. Those goals reinforced Van Hanegem’s view of Ueda as a key attacking asset.
Van Hanegem described the header that led to one of the goals as “really brilliant,” adding that Feyenoord players are aware of Ueda’s heading skill. He noted that the ball “stays a moment” when Ueda heads, indicating his ability to control aerial balls.
The VP's Willem&Wessel episode also covered topics such as Oranje, coach Ronald Koeman, Portugal, and other football matters. Listeners can hear further analysis of Ueda’s performances alongside broader discussions of Dutch and international football.