Yuji Hoshi (星 雄次, Hoshi Yūji, born 27 July 1992 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Albirex Niigata.

Yuji Hoshi
星 雄次
Personal information
Full name Yuji Hoshi
Date of birth (1992-07-27) 27 July 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Kanagawa, Japan
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
Albirex Niigata
Number 19
Youth career
Tsukushino SSS
0000–2010 Yokohama F. Marinos
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Hosei University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Fukushima United FC 35 (5)
2016–2017 Renofa Yamaguchi 59 (7)
2018–2020 Oita Trinita 58 (5)
2021– Albirex Niigata 76 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:09, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Youth career

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During Hoshi's second year of high school, as a member of the Yokohama FM Youth team, he won the All-Japan Youth U-18 Championship.[1] During his third year at Hosei University, he was selected for the DENSO Challenge Cup Kanto A team.[2]

Career

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On 9 January 2016, Hoshi was announced at Renofa Yamaguchi.[3] He made his league debut against Fagiano Okayama on 28 February 2016.[4] Hoshi scored his first league goal against Tokushima Vortis on 17 April 2016.[5]

On 15 December 2017, Hoshi was announced at Oita Trinita.[6] He made his league debut against Tochigi SC on 25 February 2018.[7] Hoshi scored his first league goal against Mito HollyHock, scoring in the 25th minute.[8] On 8 December 2020, it was announced that his contract would not be renewed for the 2021 season.[9]

On 7 January 2021, Hoshi was announced at Albirex Niigata.[10] He made his league debut against Giravanz Kitakyushu on 27 February 2021.[11] Hoshi scored his first league goal against Renofa Yamaguchi on 13 March 2021, scoring in the 13th minute.[12]

Style of play

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Despite mainly playing as an attacking player, he can also play at left back.[13]

Personal life

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He is the twin brother of Kota Hoshi, who currently plays for SC Sagamihara.[14]

Club statistics

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Updated to 2 May 2021.[15][16][17]

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
2015 Fukushima United FC J3 League 35 5 1 0 - 36 5
2016 Renofa Yamaguchi J2 League 30 4 3 1 - 33 5
2017 29 3 1 0 - 30 3
2018 Oita Trinita 37 5 0 0 - 37 5
2019 J1 League 11 0 4 1 4 0 19 1
2020 10 0 - 2 0 12 0
2021 Albirex Niigata J2 League 8 1 0 0 - 8 1
Career total 160 18 9 2 6 0 175 20

References

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  1. ^ "10/12[全日本ユース]横浜FMユース6(vs磐田ユース)". web.gekisaka.jp.
  2. ^ "[デンソーカップチャレンジ]関東選抜AにJ注目の仲川、車屋、北爪ら". web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese).
  3. ^ "星雄次選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ". www.renofa.com (in Japanese).
  4. ^ "Renofa Yamaguchi vs Fagiano Okayama - 28 February 2016". int.soccerway.com.
  5. ^ "Tokushima Vortis vs Renofa Yamaguchi - 17 April 2016". int.soccerway.com.
  6. ^ "星 雄次選手 レノファ山口FCより完全移籍加入のお知らせ". www.oita-trinita.co.jp (in Japanese).
  7. ^ "Tochigi vs Oita Trinita - 25 February 2018". int.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ "Oita Trinita vs Mito Hollyhock - 21 March 2018". int.soccerway.com.
  9. ^ "星雄次選手 契約満了のお知らせ". www.oita-trinita.co.jp (in Japanese). |
  10. ^ "大分トリニータから 星 雄次 選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ". www.albirex.co.jp (in Japanese).
  11. ^ "Giravanz Kitakyushu vs Albirex Niigata - 27 February 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  12. ^ "Renofa Yamaguchi vs Albirex Niigata - 13 March 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  13. ^ "[山口]次節、左SB不足につき、ユーティリティープレーヤー・星雄次の出番到来か!?". blogola.jp (in Japanese).
  14. ^ "福島の星ツインズ、開幕プロデビューだ". www.nikkansports.com (in Japanese).
  15. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 189 out of 289)
  16. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411338 (p. 240 out of 289)
  17. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2021 Yuji Hoshi Result by Season". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
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