Yu Hoshide (星出 悠, Hoshide Yū, born August 16, 1977[1]) is a Japanese football manager and former player, who is currently the head coach of Kaya–Iloilo in the Philippines Football League. He played as a midfielder and spent his career in Japan, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Philippines. He was the player-coach of JP Voltes during the 2016 season of the United Football League.

Yu Hoshide
星出 悠
Personal information
Full name Yu Hoshide
Date of birth (1977-08-16) August 16, 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Kaya–Iloilo (head coach)
Youth career
Takashimadaira S.C.
Mitsubishi Yowa
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Meiji University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2007 YKK AP 202 (41)
2008 Harrisburg City Islanders 12 (2)
2009 Northern Virginia Royals 12 (1)
2009–2010 Joe Public 48 (5)
2011 Global
2016 JP Voltes
2017 Global Cebu
Managerial career
2016 JP Voltes (player-coach)
2019–2020 Kaya–Iloilo (assistant)
2020– Kaya–Iloilo
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

Career

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Youth and college

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Hoshide was born in Tokyo, Japan. At age five, he joined the local Takashimadaira Soccer Club. When he was in high school, he moved to Mitsubishi Yowa S.C. He then became an athletic scholar for Meiji University, where he studied political science.[2]

Hoshide spent eight years with YKK AP (currently known as Kataller Toyama of the J.League) in the third division Japan Football League before coming to the United States in 2008.

Harrisburg City Islanders

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Hoshide signed for Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Second Division. Hoshide played 13 games and scored 1 goal during his year with Harrisburg, before being released at the end of the year.

Northern Virginia Royals

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He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals in 2009.[3]

Joe Public

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In July 2009, Hoshide joined Joe Public of Trinidad and Tobago's TT Pro League, becoming the first Asian player in the league.[4] While Hoshide became close friends with Fabien Lewis (The former Naparima College defender) who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs was the one who introduced Hoshide to Inshan Flex Mohammed of the Soca Warriors Online, who in turn assisted him in obtaining a trial with the Eastern Lions. Hoshide was quite impressive on his first trial with the Pro League title chasers and as a result was offered a short-term contract.[5]

His quick thinking and technical ability in midfield proved vital in helping Joe Public capture five titles that included the Big Six, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy last season.[6]

Hoshide also became the first Japanese to take part and score in the CONCACAF Champions League with number 10 on his back.

Global FC

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In August 2011, he signed for Filipino side Global F.C., and was immediately assigned as team captain. He made his debut in the 3–2 loss against Stallions in the opening match of the 2011–12 United Football Cup.[7] He captained the Global FC in their 1st UFL Championship since the UFL became a semi-pro league. He won the Agility Award in the awarding ceremony.[8]

JP Voltes

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In January 2016,he signed for JP Voltes,a newly promoted team from UFL Division 2 together with his team mates from Global, Masaki Yanagawa and Satoshi Ōtomo.[9][10]

Managerial career

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While Hoshide was still playing with the JP Voltes of UFL Division 2, he also serves as head coach of the club.[11] In 2019, Hoshide was appointed as one of the assistant coaches to Noel Marcaida at Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.[12]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 20 June 2013
Club Season League Cup[a] Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
YKK[b] 2000–2007 197 40 ? 5 1 1 202 41 ?
Harrisburg City Islanders 2008 13 1 ? 1 1 0 14 2 ?
Northern Virginia Royals 2009 12 1 3 ? ? ? 12 1 3
Joe Public 2009 10 0 2 18 2 4 28 2 6
2010 11 1 4 10 2 2 21 3 6
Global 2011–2012 18 0 0 4 1 0 22 1 0
2012–2013 17 0 0 2 0 0 19 0 0
Career Total 2000–present 278 43 9 40 7 7 318 50 15

Continental

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Season Team Competition Apps Goals Assists
2010–11 Joe Public CONCACAF Champions League 8 1 2
2010 Joe Public CFU Club Championship 5 1 0

Honours

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Joe Public

Global

Individual

  • State Select (Toyama) – All Japan Champion; League Assist King: 2000
  • Japan Football League All Star – Myanmar/Indonesia Tour: 2003
  • State Select (Toyama) – All Japan Runner Up: 2003
  • United Football League Agility Award: 2012

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Yu Hoshide". Kaya FC–Iloilo. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. ^ Gonzales, Miji (2 July 2012). "Hoshide's All That: Yu and The Rest of The Force". mijigonzales.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. ^ 2009 NV Royals roster
  4. ^ "Joe Public signs first Asian player". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. 18 July 2009. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  5. ^ Joe Public to unleash Japanese maestro
  6. ^ Joe Public sticks with Japanese midfielder
  7. ^ "Stallions FC stuns defending champ Global in historic UFL opener | InterAKTV". www.interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-10.
  8. ^ Global FC: Worthy champions of the UFL Division 1 League Bob Guerero, Yahoo Sports Philippines. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  9. ^ Tupas, Cedelf (7 February 2016). "Nazari fires 3 as Global batters Pasargad". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 February 2016. Kevin Skinker wrapped up the win at the 76th minute, heading home a corner from former Global skipper Yu Hoshide.
  10. ^ UFL Transfers
  11. ^ "Line ups for JP Voltes Vs Kaya". Twitter. UFL Philippines. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  12. ^ Sevilla, Jeremiah (12 January 2019). "Kaya boosts coaching staff for busy 2019 season". Manila Times. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
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