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Yugo Ichiyanagi
一柳 夢吾
Personal information
Full name Yugo Ichiyanagi
Date of birth (1985-04-02) 2 April 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.84 m (6 ft +12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
AC Taipei
Number 5
Youth career
2001–2003 Tokyo Verdy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Tokyo Verdy 27 (1)
2005 Sagan Tosu (loan) 15 (0)
2008–2010 Vegalta Sendai 42 (2)
2011–2012 Fagiano Okayama 32 (0)
2012 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 0 (0)
2013 FC Ryukyu 24 (2)
2014 Sukhothai
2015 Phichit
2016–2018 Thespakusatsu Gunma 32 (0)
2019–2020 Taichung Futuro 39 (1)
2021 Tainan City
2022– AC Taipei
Total 175 (5)
Medal record
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022

Yugo Ichiyanagi (一柳 夢吾, Ichiyanagi Yūgo, born 2 April 1985) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender for the Taiwanese football club AC Taipei.

Yugo Ichiyanagi's Early Career

Yugo Ichiyanagi started his football journey in Japan. He was born in Tokyo on April 2, 1985. He joined the youth team of Tokyo Verdy in 2001. This was a big step for him as a young player. He spent three years learning and growing his skills there.

Becoming a Professional Player

In 2003, Yugo officially joined the senior team of Tokyo Verdy. He was still very young, only 18 years old. This was his first professional club. He played in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.

Loan to Sagan Tosu

In 2005, Yugo went on loan to Sagan Tosu. A loan means he played for a different team for a short time. This gave him more chances to play in games. He played 15 matches for Sagan Tosu in the J2 League. This experience helped him get more playing time.

Playing for Different Clubs

After his time at Tokyo Verdy, Yugo played for several other clubs in Japan. Each club helped him gain more experience. He became a strong and reliable defender.

Time at Vegalta Sendai

From 2008 to 2010, Yugo played for Vegalta Sendai. He had a successful period there. He played 42 games and scored 2 goals. In 2009, his team won the J2 League title. This meant they were promoted to the J1 League.

Moving to Fagiano Okayama and Matsumoto Yamaga

Yugo then joined Fagiano Okayama in 2011. He played 32 matches for them over two seasons. In 2012, he also had a short spell at Matsumoto Yamaga FC. These moves kept him active in the J2 League.

Playing for FC Ryukyu

In 2013, Yugo moved to FC Ryukyu. This club played in the JFL. He played 24 games and scored 2 goals for them. It was another important part of his career.

Later Years in Japan

From 2016 to 2018, Yugo played for Thespakusatsu Gunma. He continued to play as a defender in the J2 League. He played 32 matches during his time there.

Moving to Taiwan

In 2019, Yugo decided to play football in Taiwan. This was a new adventure for him. He joined Taichung Futuro.

Playing for Taichung Futuro

He played for Taichung Futuro from 2019 to 2020. He played 39 games and scored 1 goal for the team. He was an important player in the Taiwan Football Premier League.

Joining Tainan City and AC Taipei

In 2021, Yugo played for Tainan City. Then, in 2022, he joined his current club, AC Taipei. He continues to play as a defender for them.

Career Highlights

Yugo Ichiyanagi has had a long and active career in football. He has played over 175 professional games. He has scored 5 goals in total. He also won the Emperor's Cup with Tokyo Verdy in 2004. This is a major football trophy in Japan.

See also

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