Anrie Chase

Über Anrie Chase

Anrie Chase (born 24 March 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg. 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. While in the United States, Chase also played basketball, and started his football career as a forward. Having trained with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar and German side VfB Stuttgart, Chase has aimed to pursue a career overseas. He was also reportedly scouted by Dutch giants Ajax. On 7 April 2022, Chase signed a contract with VfB Stuttgart II that came into effect on 1 July 2022. In 2024 he was also nominated for the Bundesliga team of VfB Stuttgart. International career Although likewise eligible to represent the United States or Jamaica at the senior level., Chase has represented Japan up to under-23 level. He trained with the senior team in 2022. He was praised by coach Hajime Moriyasu for his talent and potential.