Yuji Takahashi (footballer) explained

Yuji Takahashi
高橋 祐治
Fullname:Yuji Takahashi
Birth Date:11 April 1993
Birth Place:Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan
Height:1.87m (06.14feet)
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Shimizu S-Pulse
Clubnumber:3
Youthclubs1:Kyoto Shiko SC
Youthyears2:2006–2011
Youthclubs2:Kyoto Sanga
Years1:2012–2017
Caps1:40
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Brisbane Roar (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:J. League U-22 (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:1
Years4:2015
Caps4:32
Goals4:1
Clubs4:Kamatamare Sanuki (loan)
Years5:2018–2019
Caps5:59
Goals5:1
Years6:2020–2022
Caps6:53
Goals6:1
Years7:2023–
Caps7:50
Goals7:1
Club-Update:23:09, 2 March 2023 (UTC)

is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for club Shimizu S-Pulse.[1] [2]

Early and personal life

Takahashi was born in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture to a Filipino mother and Japanese father.[3] He has two elder sisters, Maryjun and Yu, who are both models and actresses,[4] and an older brother.

On 15 February 2019, Takahashi married former AKB48 and JKT48 member Aki Takajo.[5] The couple has two sons born November 2019 and September 2022 respectively.[6] [7]

Club career

On 30 August 2012, it was announced Takahashi would join Australian club Brisbane Roar FC on loan for the 2012–13 A-League.[8] Takahashi would make his debut, albeit a short one, against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium, replacing Jack Hingert in the 90th minute. Takahashi played his second game for Brisbane Roar on 1 December 2012, coming on as a substitute.

International career

Takahashi has represented Japan at both U18 and U19 levels and in late 2011 took part in 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.[9]

Club statistics

.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
Kyoto Sanga FC2012J2 League000000
2014101020
201616000160
201723010240
Total4002000420
Brisbane Roar (loan)2012–13A-League4040
J.League U-22 (loan)2014J3 League111111
Kamatamare Sanuki (loan)2015J2 League32120341
Sagan Tosu2018J1 League3014061402
20192904040370
Total59180101772
Kashiwa Reysol2020J1 League1000010110
20211402000160
20222912110322
Total5314120592
Shimizu S-Pulse2023J2 League20000020
Career total20141611212296

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 高橋 祐治:清水エスパルス:Jリーグ.jp . Jリーグ.jp(日本プロサッカーリーグ) . 2 March 2023 . ja.
  2. Web site: ja:J1鳥栖の高橋祐が柏に完全移籍 2月に元AKB妻と結婚. J1 Tosu's Yu Takahashi completely transfers to Kashiwa Marriage to former AKB wife in February. 20 December 2019. West Japan Sports . Yahoo Japan. Japan. ja. 20 January 2020. https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20191220-00010016-nishispo-socc.
  3. Web site: January 15, 2016 . 高橋メアリージュンの大きく開いた背中にうっとり . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151217071707/http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20151217-OHT1T50187.html . December 17, 2015 . April 6, 2024 . Hochi . Japanese.
  4. Web site: ja:19歳DF高橋、1試合も出場しないまま豪へレンタル移籍…京都. 19-year-old defender Takashi loaned to Australia without playing a match. 31 August 2012. Osaka Hochi . The Hochi Shimbun. Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20130116044228/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/soccer/jleague/news/20120831-OHO1T00066.htm. 16 January 2013. 1 April 2013. http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/soccer/jleague/news/20120831-OHO1T00066.htm.
  5. Web site: 元AKB48・高城亜樹&J1サガン鳥栖・DF高橋祐治が結婚発表「明るく穏やかな家庭を」. 15 February 2019. Oricon. ja.
  6. Web site: 2024-04-06 . 高城亜樹が第1子出産を報告「母子ともに健康」 J1鳥栖の高橋祐治と2月に結婚/デイリースポーツ online . 2024-04-06 . デイリースポーツ online . ja.
  7. Web site: 2022-09-28 . 元AKB48高城亜樹、第2子男児出産を報告 息子抱く写真添え「毎日子育てに奮闘」 . 2024-04-06 . ORICON NEWS.
  8. News: Roar sign Japanese defender. 30 August 2012. Football Federation Australia. 30 August 2012. 14 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121014001237/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/roar-sign-japanese-defender/48801. dead.
  9. http://www.jfa.or.jp/national_team/topics/2011/502.html AFC U-19選手権予選 グループE(10/31~11/10@タイ/バンコク)U-18日本代表メンバー
  10. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 64 out of 289)
  11. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 171 out of 289)
  12. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 224 out of 289)
  13. Web site: Japan - Y. Takahashi - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . int.soccerway.com . 2 March 2023.
  14. Web site: Soccer D.B. : 2023 Yuji Takahashi Result by Season . Soccer D.B. . 2 March 2023 . en.