Ado Onaiwu is a professional footballer from Japan who plays as a forward.
He currently plays for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds.
Onaiwu became the first Asian and Japanese player to win the Coupe de France with Toulouse in April 2023.
Biography
Early Life
Ado Onaiwu is a Japanese professional footballer born to a Japanese mother and a Nigerian father. He has a brother, George Onaiwu, who also plays football for Yokohama F. Marinos, showcasing a family deeply rooted in the sport.
Career
Onaiwu began his professional career with several clubs, including Oita Trinita and Yokohama F. Marinos, before making a significant move to Europe. In July 2021, he joined Toulouse FC in Ligue 2, marking his first experience abroad. His time at Toulouse was notable as he became the first Asian and Japanese player to win the Coupe de France on April 29, 2023. Following this achievement, he signed a three-year contract with AJ Auxerre on August 28, 2023, and later moved to 1. FC Magdeburg in the German 2. Bundesliga on September 1, 2025.
On the international stage, Onaiwu made his debut for the Japan national team on June 11, 2021, in a friendly against Serbia. Just days later, he made headlines by scoring a hat-trick against Kyrgyzstan during a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, solidifying his place as a promising forward for his country.
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Career & Clubs
Onaiwu made his international debut for Japan on 11 June 2021 in a friendly match with Serbia. Four days later, he scored a hat-trick against Kyrgyzstan at a FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
Club
As of match played 28 April 2024
International
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Onaiwu goal.
On 20 July 2021, Onaiwu moved abroad for the first time to join Ligue 2 side Toulouse. On 29 April 2023, he became the first Asian and Japanese player to win the Coupe de France with Toulouse. On 28 August 2023, he signed for Ligue 2 club Auxerre on a three-year contract. On 1 September 2025, Onaiwu moved to 1. FC Magdeburg in German 2. Bundesliga.
- Club
- JEF United Chiba (2014–)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Club
- Renofa Yamaguchi FC
- Club
- Oita Trinita
- Club
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- Club
- Toulouse FC
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- AJ Auxerre
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- 1. FC Magdeburg
- National team
- Japan
Personal
He is the son of a Japanese mother and a Nigerian father. His brother, George Onaiwu, is also a footballer, playing for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Clubs
Played together with
- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
Abdelkrim MerryToulouse FC · 1981–1982- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemToulouse FC · 1952–1952
Abderrahman IbrirToulouse FC · 1947–1951- Abderrahmane SoukhaneToulouse FC · 1964–1967
- Abdou SallToulouse FC · 2000–2001
Abdoulaye SissakoAJ Auxerre · 2016–2018
Abel AguilarToulouse FC · 2013–2016- Abiodun ObafemiToulouse FC · 1995–1996
Abou DiabyAJ Auxerre · 2004–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Ado Onaiwu is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds.
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