Yuki Shibata (柴田 勇輝, born 15 January 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Hong Kong Premier League club Resources Capital.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yuki Shibata | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Resources Capital | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Osaka Gakuin University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Tarancón | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | La Granja | 14 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Ibar Rožaje | 15 | (0) |
| 2021 | Michigan Stars | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Stumptown AC | 9 | (2) |
| 2022 | FC Tucson | 8 | (0) |
| 2023 | Club de Lyon | 10 | (2) |
| 2023 | Albion San Diego | 12 | (0) |
| 2024– | Resources Capital | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 March 2024 | |||
Club career edit
After graduating at Osaka Gakuin University, Shibata signed with Spanish Tercera División side Tarancón,[1] and moving to CD La Granja in September 2018.[2]
In 2019, Shibata signed with Montenegrin Third League side Ibar Rožaje, making 18 appearances in all competitions and scoring a single goal in the Montenegrin Cup.[1]
In 2021, Shibata moved to the United States, joining four-tier NISA side Michigan Stars.[3] After two appearances, he moved to fellow NISA club Stumptown AC.[4]
On 16 March 2022, Shibata signed with USL League One club FC Tucson.[5][6] He made his debut on 2 April 2022, appearing as a 75th–minute substitute in a 4–0 loss to Richmond Kickers.[7]
On 22 March 2024, Shibata joined Hong Kong Premier League club Resources Capital.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b USLLeagueOne com Staff (16 March 2022). "FC Tucson Sign Japanese Forward Yuki Shibata". USL League One.
- ^ "Yuki Shibata se suma a la plantilla de La Granja - castillayleonesdeporte.com". castillayleonesdeporte.com.
- ^ "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". nisasoccer.com.
- ^ "Roster | Stumptown AC". www.stumptownac.com.
- ^ "Yuki Shibata Joins FC Tucson Ahead of 2022 Season".
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (8 March 2022). "Daniel Bloyou Bolsters FC Tucson's Attack". USL League One.
- ^ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ 港超聯 晉峰簽入日籍中場柴田勇輝 on.cc 22 March 2024
External links edit
- Yuki Shibata at Soccerway
- NISA profile