Kazuyoshi Shimabuku

Kazuyoshi Shimabuku (シマブク･カズヨシ, Shimabuku Kazuyoshi, born 29 July 1999) is a professional footballer currently playing as a forward for J1 League side Albirex Niigata.

Kazuyoshi Shimabuku
シマブク･カズヨシ
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-29) 29 July 1999
Place of birth Lima, Peru
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Albirex Niigata
Number 29
Youth career
Higashimatsuyama Shinjuku SSS
Higashimatsuyama Perenia FC
0000–2017 Urawa Reds
2018– Niigata University of
Health and Welfare
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Albirex Niigata 14 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 December 2022, 13:22 (UTC)

Personal life

Born in Peru, he belongs to the Japanese Peruvian community. He emigrated to Japan at age 3 and was naturalized as a Japanese citizen in 2021.[1]

Career

Club career

He joined Urawa Red Diamonds at his youth after playing for the high school teams of Higashimatsuyama. He later joined Albirex Niigata, his first professional contract, in 2021, and later winning promotion to J1 League after two years, although he had played more in J.League Cup rather than in the regular J.League seasons.[2]

International career

In May 2023, it was reported that Juan Reynoso, current head coach of Peru national football team, is trying to convince Kazuyoshi to represent Peru internationally, and has set sight on him.[2]

Career statistics

Club
As of the start of 2023 season.[3]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Niigata University of Health and Welfare 2018 – 1[lower-alpha 1]0–0010
2020 2[lower-alpha 1]0–0020
Total 0030000030
Albirex Niigata 2021 J2 League 2000000020
2022 121100000131
2023 J1 League 1000000010
Career total 141400000181
Notes
  1. Appearances in the Emperor's Cup

Honours
Albirex Niigata

References
  1. Ogawa, Soji (20 May 2022). "海外ゆかりの3選手に注目 J1昇格に向け新潟に新戦力". Asahi Shimbun Digital.
  2. "Quién es Kazuyoshi Shimabuku, el futbolista del Albirex Niigata de Japón que despertó el interés de Juan Reynoso". ESPN.com.co (in Spanish). 8 May 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. Kazuyoshi Shimabuku at Soccerway


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