Yutaka Michiwaki

Yutaka Michiwaki (道脇 豊, Michiwaki Yutaka, born 5 April 2006) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club Roasso Kumamoto.

Yutaka Michiwaki
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-04-05) 5 April 2006
Place of birth Kumamoto, Japan[1]
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Roasso Kumamoto
Number 29
Youth career
Roasso Kumamoto
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Roasso Kumamoto 18 (0)
International career‡
2022– Japan U17 24 (15)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Japan
Men's football
AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place2023 Thailand
U-16 International Dream Cup
Gold medal – first place2022 Japan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:12, 1 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2023

Club career

In December 2022, Michiwaki became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with J2 League side Roasso Kumamoto, at the age of sixteen.[2][3] On 19 February of the same year, he made his professional debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for Shohei Aihara in a 1–1 league draw with Tochigi SC.[4]

International career

Michiwaki has represented Japan at under-16 and under-17 levels.[1]

In June 2023, he was included in the Japanese squad for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Thailand;[5] he became one of the Samurai Blue's most notable players throughout the tournament,[6] and scored the last goal in a 3–0 win over South Korea in the final, which allowed Japan to lift their fourth continental title.[7][8]

Career statistics

Club
As of 5 July 2023.[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Roasso Kumamoto 2023 J2 League 1000000100
Career total 1000000100
Notes

    Honours

    Japan U17

    References
    1. Yutaka Michiwaki at WorldFootball.net
    2. "｜ロアッソ熊本 公式サイト｜ROASSO KUMAMOTO OFFICIAL WEBSITE". Roasso Kumamoto (in Japanese). 19 December 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
    3. "【熊本】クラブ史上最年少プロ契約の16歳FW道脇豊「年上ばかりだがビビらずチャレンジ」" [[Kumamoto] 16-year-old FW Yutaka Michiwaki, who has the youngest professional contract in the history of the club, "I'm just older, but I'm not afraid to challenge"]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 8 January 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
    4. "J２熊本の16歳FW道脇豊がＪリーグデビュー！終盤投入で果敢なプレスを披露" [J2 Kumamoto's 16-year-old forward Yutaka Michiwaki makes his J-League debut! Demonstrating a bold press in the final stage]. soccerdigestweb.com (in Japanese). 19 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
    5. "U-17 Japan National Team squad & schedule - AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 (6/17-7/2＠Thailand）". Japan Football Association (in Japanese). 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
    6. Kawabata, Akihiko (3 July 2023). "アジアカップ制覇のU-17日本代表でキラリと輝いた4選手。鮮烈FKのテクニシャン、鉄壁の主将ら". Goal.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 July 2023.
    7. "Japan power past Korea Republic to lift title". Asian Football Confederation. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
    8. Saito, Kyoya (2 July 2023). "【動画】U-17日本代表が韓国を下しアジアカップ連覇！名和田我空が鮮やかFK弾など2発". Goal.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 July 2023.
    9. Yutaka Michiwaki at Soccerway
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