Genki Haraguchi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Genki Haraguchi
原口 元気

Haraguchi with Japan in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth	(1991-05-09) 9 May 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Kumagaya, Saitama, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Urawa Red Diamonds
Number	78
Youth career
	Konan Minami SSS
2004–2009	Urawa Red Diamonds
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2014	Urawa Red Diamonds	167	(33)
2014–2018	Hertha BSC	91	(4)
2018	→ Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)	13	(1)
2018–2021	Hannover 96	94	(15)
2021–2023	Union Berlin	41	(2)
2023–2024	VfB Stuttgart	13	(0)
2024–	Urawa Red Diamonds	0	(0)
International career‡
2008	Japan U19	1	(0)
2011	Japan U22	3	(0)
2012	Japan U23	1	(1)
2011–2022	Japan	74	(11)
Medal record Representing  Japan AFC Asian Cup Silver 2019 United Arab Emirates
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Genki Haraguchi, born on May 9, 1991, is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Urawa Red Diamonds and has also played for the Japan national team.

Club Career Highlights

Genki Haraguchi has played for several football clubs throughout his career. He started his journey in Japan before moving to Germany.

Starting with Urawa Red Diamonds

Haraguchi began his professional career with Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. He made his first professional appearance on May 25, 2008. This was in a J. League Cup match. He scored his first goal in a J. League Division 1 game on April 12, 2009. He played for Urawa Red Diamonds until 2014.

Playing in Germany: Hertha BSC

On May 25, 2014, Haraguchi joined Hertha BSC, a club in Germany. He scored his first goal for Hertha in a cup game on August 16, 2014. Later, he scored his first goal in the Bundesliga, Germany's top league, on March 14 against Schalke 04.

Loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf

In January 2018, Haraguchi went on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf. He played an important part in helping the team get promoted to the Bundesliga. This meant they moved up to the top league.

Moving to Hannover 96

After his loan, Haraguchi joined Hannover 96 on June 11, 2018. He played for this club for three seasons.

Time at Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart

Haraguchi later joined Union Berlin in 2021. He played there for two seasons. On January 30, 2023, he signed with VfB Stuttgart. He left VfB Stuttgart in May 2024 when his contract ended.

Return to Urawa Red Diamonds

In 2024, Genki Haraguchi returned to his first professional club, Urawa Red Diamonds.

International Career Highlights

Genki Haraguchi has also represented his country, Japan, in many international football tournaments.

Early International Appearances

In 2011, Haraguchi was on Japan's list of players for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. He also played for Japan in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. He helped Japan win this championship for the first time.

Playing in the World Cup

In May 2018, Haraguchi was chosen for Japan's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He played in important matches for his country. He scored a goal against Belgium in the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup.

Honours and Awards

Genki Haraguchi has won several awards and championships during his career.

Club Honours

• Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • 2. Bundesliga: 2017–18 (This means his team won the second division league.)

International Honours

• Japan
  • AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2019 (Japan finished second in this major Asian tournament.)
  • EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013 (Japan won this regional tournament.)

Individual Awards

• J. League Cup New Hero Award: 2011 (This award is given to a young player who performs well in the J. League Cup.)

Images for kids

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  Haraguchi with the Japan national team in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Genki Haraguchi para niños