Asahi Yokokawa (横川 旦陽, Yokokawa Asahi, born 26 May 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays either as a central midfielder or right back for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Heidelberg United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan[1] | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder, Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Heidelberg United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ashiko SC | |||
| Shonan Bellmare | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Shonan Bellmare | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Gainare Tottori (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Tokyo Musashino United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Albirex Niigata (S) | 22 | (4) |
| 2024– | Heidelberg United | 6 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Japan U15 | ||
| 2018 | Japan U16 | ||
| 2019 | Japan U17 | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:17, 8 January 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:17, 18 November 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Shonan Bellmare edit
In February 2021, Asahi was promoted to the J1 League senior squad of Shonon Bellmare.
Gainare Tottori (loan) edit
In 2021, Asahi was loaned to J3 League club, Gainare Tottori.[2]
Tokyo Musashino United (loan) edit
In 2022, Asahi was loaned to Tokyo Musashino United.[3]
Albirex Niigata (S) edit
On 8 January 2023, Asahi move to Singapore to play for Albirex Niigata Singapore where he was named captain of the team throughout the 2023 season. On 11 August 2023, the club was declared the league champions and Asahi was honoured to lift the league title. Asahi was also named in the 2023 Singapore Premier League 'Team of the Year' in his first season at the club.
Heidelberg United edit
On 9 February 2024, Asahi moved to Australia to sign with National Premier Leagues Victoria club Heidelberg United. Asahi make his club debut the next day on 10 April in a league match against Altona Magic where he scored on his debut to seal the 3 points scoring the only goal in the match. On 16 March, he scored his second league goal in a 2–2 draw against Melbourne Sharks.
Honours edit
Club edit
Albirex Niigata (S)
Individual edit
- Singapore Premier League Team of the Year: 2023
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 23 Mar 2024.[4]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shonan Bellmare | 2021 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gainare Tottori (loan) | 2021 | J3 League | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Tokyo Musashino United (loan) | 2022 | JFL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2023 | SPL | 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 27 | 4 | |
| Heidelberg United FC | 2024 | NPLV | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearances in the Emperor's Cup
International Statistics edit
U18 International caps edit
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 July 2019 | Niigata Athletic Stadium, Japan |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
3-0 (won) | Friendly |
U15 International caps edit
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 April 2017 | Centro sportivo Prata, Italy |  Portugal |
1-2 (lost) | Friendly |
Honours edit
Club edit
Albirex Niigata (S)
International edit
Japan U16 edit
Individual edit
Albirex Niigata (S)
- Singapore Premier League Team of the Year: 2023
References edit
- ^ a b Asahi Yokokawa at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "横川旦陽選手 トップチーム登録及びガイナーレ鳥取へ期限付き移籍のお知らせ".
- ^ "横川 旦陽選手 新加入のお知らせ".
- ^ Asahi Yokokawa at Soccerway
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