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Yojiro Takahagi
髙萩 洋次郎

Takahagi playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2010
Personal information
Full name	Yojiro Takahagi
Date of birth	(1986-08-02) 2 August 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Midfielder / Forward
Youth career
2002–2003	Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2003–2014	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	226	(36)
2006	→ Ehime FC (loan)	44	(3)
2015	Western Sydney Wanderers	11	(2)
2015–2016	FC Seoul	46	(3)
2017–2023	FC Tokyo	145	(4)
2022–2023	→ Tochigi SC (loan)	15	(1)
2024	Albirex Niigata (S)	13	(0)
National team
2013–2017	Japan	3	(0)
Honours Sanfrecce Hiroshima Winner J1 League 2012 Winner J1 League 2013 Runner-up J.League Cup 2010 Runner-up J.League Cup 2014 Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2007 Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2013 Representing  Japan AFC U-19 Championship Bronze 2004 Malaysia
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:37, 10 February 2023 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Yojiro Takahagi (髙萩 洋次郎, Takahagi Yōjiro, born 2 August 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays mainly as an attacking-midfielder for the Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S). He is also the vice-captain for his team.

Yojiro Takahagi can play in many different positions. He is often an attacking-midfielder. But he can also play as a central-midfielder or a defensive-midfielder. Sometimes, he even plays as a striker or a winger. He has also played for the Japan national team.

Yojiro Takahagi's Football Journey

Yojiro Takahagi has played for several football clubs. He started his career in Japan and later played in Australia and South Korea.

Starting with Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Takahagi began his professional football journey at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He had already played for this club when he was younger. In 2006, he played for Ehime FC on loan. This means he temporarily moved to Ehime FC to play. After that season, he went back to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2007.

Playing for Western Sydney Wanderers

On January 14, 2015, Takahagi moved to Australia. He signed with the Western Sydney Wanderers. He joined them for their 2015 AFC Champions League games. He played for the Wanderers until June 6, 2015.

Moving to FC Seoul

After leaving Australia, Takahagi joined the South Korean team FC Seoul. He started playing for them on June 16, 2015, in the K League Classic.

Joining Albirex Niigata (Singapore)

On December 25, 2023, it was announced that Takahagi would join Albirex Niigata Singapore. He is now playing for them in the 2024–25 Singapore Premier League season.

Yojiro Takahagi's Achievements

Yojiro Takahagi has won many awards and championships throughout his career.

Club Wins

He has helped his clubs win important titles:

• Sanfrecce Hiroshima
  • J1 League: He won this top Japanese league twice, in 2012 and 2013.
  • J2 League: He also won the second-tier Japanese league in 2008.
  • Japanese Super Cup: His team won this cup in 2008 and 2013.

• FC Seoul
  • K League 1: He won the top South Korean league in 2016.
  • Korean FA Cup: His team won this cup in 2015.

• FC Tokyo
  • J.League Cup: He won this Japanese cup in 2020.

Japan National Team Wins

• Japan
  • EAFF East Asian Cup: He won this international tournament with the Japan national team in 2013.

Individual Awards

Yojiro Takahagi has also received personal awards for his great playing:

• J.League Cup New Hero Award: He won this award in 2010.
• J.League Best XI: He was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the J.League in 2012.
• Korean FA Cup MVP Award: He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Korean FA Cup in 2015.

Images for kids

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  Takahagi playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2010