Yushi Yamaya
Yushi Yamaya (山谷 侑士, Yamaya Yūshi, born 11 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Singapore Premier League club, Geylang International. His regular playing position is a forward or a winger.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yushi Yamaya | ||
| Date of birth | June 11, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Geylang International | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Yokohama F. Marinos | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Mito HollyHock (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Kagoshima United (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2022 | → Yokohama (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Geylang International | 24 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:45, 25 June 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yamaya signed for Yokohama F. Marinos ahead of the 2019 J1 League season. He made his first appearance for the Tricolore in a J.League Cup match against local rivals Shonan Bellmare on 13 March 2019. He started the match and was then substituted by Noah Kenshin Browne in the 82nd minute of a 2–0 defeat. A month later, Yamaya played the full 90 minutes and scored the opening goal in a 2–2 draw at home to V-Varen Nagasaki. He was also on the scoresheet in his third appearance of the campaign, a 4–0 rout of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 8 May 2019.
Yamaya first J.League appearance came as an 86th minute substitute for the Brazilian, Marcos Júnior in a 3–0 win away to Urawa Red Diamonds on 5 April 2019.[2][3] Yamaha won the 2019 J1 League with the club at the end of the season.
Loan to Mito HollyHock
In February 2020, Yamaya was loaned out to J2 League club, Mito HollyHock ahead of the 2020 season. On 19 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a league match against Machida Zelvia.
Loan to Kagoshima United
In February 2021, Yamaya was loaned to J3 League side, Kagoshima United.
Loan to Yokohama FC
In February 2022, Yamaya was loaned to local club, Yokohama FC.
Geylang International
On 12 January 2023, it was announced that Singapore Premier League club, Geylang International had completed the signing of Yamaya.[4]
Career statistics
Last update: 28 Feb 2023[2]
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2019 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | Mito HollyHock | J2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | Kagoshima United | J3 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 | Yokohama FC | J2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Singapore | League | Singapore Cup | Others | Total | ||||||
| 2023 | Geylang International | Singapore Premier League | 24 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
| Career total | 59 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 16 | ||
International Statistics
U15 International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 March 2015 | Sakai City Soccer National Training Center, Japan |  Uzbekistan | 4-0 (won) | Japan-Central Asia Exchange Tournament |
| 2 | 26 March 2015 | Sakai City Soccer National Training Center, Japan |  Iran | 1-2 (lost) | Japan-Central Asia Exchange Tournament |
| 3 | 27 March 2015 | Sakai City Soccer National Training Center, Japan | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Afghanistan | 0-0 (draw) | Japan-Central Asia Exchange Tournament |
| 4 | 29 March 2015 | Sakai City Soccer National Training Center, Japan |  Kyrgyzstan | 7-0 (won) | Japan-Central Asia Exchange Tournament |
References
- "Yushi Yamaya Yokohama F. Marinos Player Profile". Yokohama F. Marinos (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- "Yushi Yamaya Soccerway Player Statistics". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- "Yushi Yamaya J.League Player Profile". J.League English Website. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- "Japan's Yamaya ready to add bite to Geylang's attack - Geylang International FC". 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
External links
- Yushi Yamaya at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)