Yusuke Yamagata Explained

Yusuke Yamagata
Birth Date:14 July 1986
Birth Place:Japan
Currentclub:Stallion Laguna
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Chuo University
Years1:2009–2011
Clubs1:SP Kyoto
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Sagamihara
Clubs3:Build Bright United[1]
Clubs4:Lanexang United
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Shillong Lajong
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–
Clubs6:Stallion Laguna
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:13 February 2016

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna.

Career

Yamagata started his career in the Japanese lower divisions with SP Kyoto and Sagamihara. He soon moved to Cambodia, where he played for Build Bright United.[2] He also played in Laos for Lanexang United.[3]

On 31 December 2015, it was announced that Yamagata had signed with Indian I-League side, Shillong Lajong.[3] He made his debut for the club on 28 January 2016 against Salgaocar. He played the full match as Shillong Lajong won 1–0.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.europlus.jp/asia/asia-players/ Europlus.jp Interview
  2. News: Goalfests, stalemates in MCL. 11 February 2016. Phnompenh Post. 10 February 2014.
  3. News: Shillong Lajong rope in Fabio Pena Henrique and Yusuke Yamagata. 11 February 2016. Goal.com. 31 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Shillong Lajong 1-0 Salgaocar. Soccerway.