Michihiro Yasuda facts for kids
Yasuda with Japan in 2008
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| Full name | Michihiro Yasuda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 December 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Full back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2005 | Gamba Osaka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Gamba Osaka | 111 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Vitesse Arnhem | 45 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Júbilo Iwata | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Sagan Tosu | 33 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Vissel Kobe | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Nagoya Grampus | 22 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Busan IPark | 21 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Albirex Niigata | 30 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | JEF United Chiba | 70 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005–2007 | Japan U20 | 6 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Japan U23 | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Japan | 7 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michihiro Yasuda (安田 理大, born December 20, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender. He was part of the Japan national team until 2011.
Michihiro's younger brother, Kodai, is also a professional footballer. He plays for Ehime FC.
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Playing for Clubs
Michihiro Yasuda was born in Kobe, Japan. He grew up in Suita, Osaka from the age of five. He joined the youth team of Gamba Osaka in 1997. He then moved up to their main team in 2006.
In 2011, Yasuda made a big move. He joined the Dutch team Vitesse Arnhem. This made him the first Japanese footballer to play for Vitesse Arnhem.
After playing for several clubs in Japan, including Júbilo Iwata, Sagan Tosu, Vissel Kobe, and Nagoya Grampus, he joined Busan IPark in South Korea in 2017. He then returned to Japan to play for Albirex Niigata and JEF United Chiba.
In January 2022, Yasuda joined Matsumoto Yamaga. After a long career of 16 years, he announced his retirement from professional football in January 2023.
Playing for Japan
Michihiro Yasuda also played for Japan's national football teams.
Youth National Teams
In July 2007, Yasuda was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played in all four matches as a left-sided defender.
In August 2008, he was selected for the Japan U-23 national team. He played in one match at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Senior National Team
In February 2008, Yasuda was called up to the main Japan national team. He made his first appearance on February 17 against North Korea. This was during the 2008 East Asian Football Championship.
He scored one goal for the senior national team. This goal came on February 4, 2009, in a friendly match against Finland. Japan won that game 5–1.
Awards and Honours
Michihiro Yasuda won several awards and championships during his career.
Club Achievements
- Emperor's Cup (2 times):
- 2008
- 2009
- J. League Cup (1 time):
- 2007
- Japanese Super Cup (1 time):
- 2007
- AFC Champions League (1 time):
- 2008
- Pan-Pacific Championship (1 time):
- 2008
Individual Awards
- J. League Cup Most Valuable Player (1 time):
- 2007
- J. League Cup New Hero Award (1 time):
- 2007
