“One of the main things we concentrated on was containing Marcelo Brozovic which worked out quite well,” said Ozeki.

“Each of us was focused on our tasks, and we contributed together. Al Nassr have big name famous players, we all know that.

“But we managed to do our bit and everyone did a great job which really means a lot to us.”

Having been given his senior start in a J1 League game against Yokohama F. Marinos last month, head coach Shigestoshi Hasebe threw the youngster into the deep end of the AFC Champions League Elite - in the semi-finals no less - and Ozeki thrived at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. 

Having stifled Brozovic, Ozeki netted Frontale’s second goal and with confidence sky high in the squad, the midfielder believes they can defeat Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in Saturday’s final. 

“This win boosts our confidence. Al Ahli also have superstars and it will be a very tough game but we will go into the final with our morale high and we will be focused on winning.”