Tomoyuki Doi Explained

Tomoyuki Doi
Birth Date:24 September 1997
Birth Place:Hyōgo, Japan
Height:1.79 m
Currentclub:Geylang International
Clubnumber:9
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Otsumo SC
Youthyears2:-2013
Youthclubs2:Estrela Himeji FC
Youthyears3:2013–2016
Youthclubs3:Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School
Collegeyears1:2016–2019
College1:Tokoha University
Years1:2020-2021
Clubs1:Albirex Niigata (S)
Caps1:14
Goals1:11
Years2:2021-2022
Clubs2:Hougang United
Caps2:21
Goals2:19
Years3:2022-2023
Clubs3:Fujieda MYFC
Caps3:17
Goals3:4
Years4:2023
Clubs4:KF Bylis
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Geylang International
Caps5:19
Goals5:32
Club-Update:10 November 2024

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays primarily as a striker for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International. Regarded as one of the best foreign player in the league, Doi is known for his finishing, long range efforts and technical abilities.

Doi won the Singapore Premier League 'Player Of The Year' award in 2021.

Club career

Albriex Niigata (Singapore)

Doi's supreme form was a key reason for Albirex Niigata Singapore’s title triumph in the 2020 Singapore Premier League season as he smashed in 11 goals and made three assists in 14 appearances. He also registered both the most shots (83) and shots on target (43) of any player in the league.[1] Doi's performance in the league earned him a nomination for the 2020 Singapore Premier League 'Player of the Year' award.[2]

Hougang United

Following his exploits with the White Swans last season, Doi was snapped up by Hougang United for the 2021 Singapore Premier League season.[3] Doi started his career with the Cheetahs at a blistering pace, hitting 4 goals in his first 3 matches for the club.[4] His form saw him win the 'Player of the Month' award in March 2021.[5] Doi notched his 10th league goal of the season in just 6 games as his sole strike against Balestier Khalsa sent his team to the top of the table.[6] On 3 April, Doi hit a hat-trick in a 5–1 win against Tampines Rovers, bringing his tally for the Cheetahs up to 7 goals in 4 games, sending his team up to the top of the table.[7] On 11 September, he scored another hat-trick against the same opponent bringing it to two hat-tricks in a season.

Doi capped off a brilliant individual season in 2021 by snagging both the Singapore Premier League 'Player Of The Year' and the Singapore Premier League 'Top Goalscorer' awards with 19 goals.[8]

Fujieda MYFC

Doi goes back to his native country to joined J3 league team, Fujieda MYFC on 13 January 2022. He goes on to make a remarkable debut scoring a goal in a league match against Gainare Tottori on 12 March. In the next game against AC Nagano Parceiro on 19 March, Doi scored again but that wasn't enough as the game ended up in a 1–1 draw.

Doi then helped them to finished 2nd in the 2022 season thus promoting the team to the J2 league the following season.

KF Bylis

In January 2023, Doi went to Europe to joined Albanian club, KF Bylis in the 2nd division league, Kategoria e Parë. On 29 January 2023, 17 minutes into his debut for the club, he scored a league goal against KS Kastrioti in a 1–0 win. On 1 July 2023, Doi was released from the club.

Geylang International

On 18 January 2024, Doi returned to Singapore to signed with Geylang International ahead of the 2024–25 season. He scored his first goal for the club in his debut match against Balestier Khalsa in a 2–2 draw on 10 May. Doi scored a hat-trick in a 7–1 thrashing victory over Young Lions on 25 May. In the next match on 14 June, he scored a back-to-back hat-trick in a 6–2 win over his former club, Hougang United. Doi scored his third hat-trick of the season on 6 July in a 6–0 thrashing win over Albirex Niigata (S). Doi would then go on to scored his fourth hat-trick of the season against the same opponent in a 5–1 thrashing win on 15 September. In the next match against Balestier Khalsa on 28 September, he would go on to scored a back-to-back hat-trick making it his fifth hat-trick of the season in a 7–2 thrashing win bringing his goal tally to 28 in 16 appearances for the club. On 3 November, Doi would go on to scored his six hat-trick of the season in a 4–0 win over Young Lions.

Honours

Club

Albriex Niigata Singapore

Individual

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupAFC CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Albirex Niigata Singapore2020Singapore Premier League14110000001411
Total14110000001411
Hougang United2021Singapore Premier League21190000002119
Total21190000002119
Fujieda MYFC2022J3 League154000000154
Total154000000154
KF Bylis2022-23Kategoria Superiore7100000071
Total7100000071
Geylang International2024–25Singapore Premier League19320000001932
Total19320000001932
Career total74650000007465
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Japanese ace Tomoyuki Doi joins Hougang United - Football Association of Singapore. 2021-03-17. spl.sg. en.
  2. Web site: hermesauto. 2020-12-06. Football: Quak, Plazibat and Doi in race to be crowned Singapore Premier League Player of the Year. 2021-03-17. The Straits Times. en.
  3. Web site: hgfcadmin. New Signing: Tomoyuki Doi – Hougang United Football Club. 2021-03-17. en-GB.
  4. Web site: hermes. 2021-03-21. Hungry Cheetahs stun Sailors. 2021-03-21. The Straits Times. en.
  5. Web site: hermes . 2021-04-10 . Doi is first Player of the Month . 2021-04-12 . The Straits Times . en.
  6. Web site: hermes . 2021-04-11 . Sports World: Doi's winner sends Hougang top of SPL . 2021-04-12 . The Straits Times . en.
  7. Web site: hermesauto. 2021-04-03. Football: Doi hat-trick sends Hougang United top of Singapore Premier League. 2021-04-04. The Straits Times. en.
  8. Web site: Tomoyuki Doi named AIA Player of the Year at FAS Awards Night 2021 - Football Association of Singapore. 2021-10-18. spl.sg. en.
  9. Web site: Tomoyuki Doi named AIA Player of the Year at FAS Awards Night 2021 - Football Association of Singapore. 2021-10-18. spl.sg. en.
  10. Web site: Tomoyuki Doi named AIA Player of the Year at FAS Awards Night 2021 - Football Association of Singapore. 2021-10-18. spl.sg. en.