Takahiro Koga

Takahiro Koga (古賀 貴大, Koga Takahiro, born 11 March 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for J3 League club, SC Sagamihara. Koga played a "sweeper-keeper" role because of his playing style and speed when rushing off his line to anticipate opponents, going out of the penalty area.

Takahiro Koga
古賀 貴大
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-03-11) 11 March 1999
Place of birth Saga, Japan
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 SC Sagamihara
Number 31
Youth career
Asahi FC
Tosunishi Junior HS
Tosu Technical HS
0000–2018 Kyushu Sogo Sports College
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 V-Varen Nagasaki 0 (0)
2021–2022 Albirex Niigata (S) 48 (0)
2023– SC Sagamihara 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:53, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Albirex Niigata (S)

On 18 January 2021, Koga joined Albirex Niigata Singapore from V-Varen Nagasaki. In his first season, he won the Golden Gloves keeping 8 clean sheets in 20 league games and also included in the 2021 Singapore Premier League Team of the Year.

Into his second season with the club, he helped them won the 2022 Singapore Premier League title.

On 17 December 2022, Koga announced he will returned to Japan. He kept 14 clean sheets in 55 games in all competition for Albirex.

SC Sagamihara

After 2 successful season at Albirex Niigata Singapore, Koga join J3 League team, SC Sagamihara. On 3 June 2023, he make his debut for the club against Matsumoto Yamaga in a league match which resulted in a 5-3 lost. Koga goes on to make another 4 consecutive appearances for the club.

Style of play

A tall, large, athletic, and physically strong left legged player. He is particularly known for his exceptional reflexes, shot-stopping abilities and ability to come out to collect crosses, which enables him to command his area effectively. When the situation demands, he will also often essentially fill the role of a sweeper when opposing players have beaten the offside trap or his team's defensive line by quickly rushing out of goal to anticipate opponents and clear the ball.

Honours

Club

Albirex Niigata Singapore

Individual

Career statistics

Club
As of start from 2023 season.[1]
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata (S) 2021 SPL 2100000210
2022 2705010340
SC Sagamihara 2023 J3 40100050
Career total 5206010600
Notes

    References
    1. Takahiro Koga at Soccerway


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