Nagatomo developed his game in the relative obscurity of the J - League after the Gasmen plucked him from the Meiji University team .
He now needs to be recognised for what he is ; one of the best left - backs in the game .
Although Nagatomo developed his game in the relative obscurity of the J - League after the Gasmen plucked him from the Meiji University team , he now needs to be recognised for what he is ; one of the best left - backs in the game .