Kōki Ogawa is a professional footballer from Japan, known for playing as a forward.
He began his professional career with Júbilo Iwata in 2016, marking the start of his journey in the J.League.
Ogawa made his debut for the Japan men's national football team in 2019, scoring a hat-trick in his first match.
Biography
Early Life and Development
Kōki Ogawa is a talented Japanese professional footballer known for his role as a forward. He began his football journey in Japan, where he developed his skills and passion for the sport. His early dedication to football set the stage for a promising career in the sport.
Career
Ogawa's professional career took off when he joined J1 League club Júbilo Iwata in 2016. He made his debut in the J.League Cup against Ventforet Kofu on April 6, 2016. In 2019, he was loaned to Mito HollyHock, where he continued to hone his skills. Later that year, he made a significant impact on the Japan men's national football team, scoring a hat-trick in his senior debut against Hong Kong during the East Asia Cup finals.
In December 2021, Ogawa transferred to Yokohama FC, where he had a standout season in 2022, scoring 26 goals and earning accolades such as the J2 League MVP and top scorer. His impressive performance helped Yokohama FC gain promotion to the J1 League. In July 2023, he signed with Eredivisie club N.E.C. on loan, which later became a permanent move. As of August 2026, he is set to join J.League club Machida Zelvia.
International Career
Ogawa's international career began with the Japan U-20 national team, where he participated in the 2017 U-20 World Cup. He scored a goal against South Africa but faced an injury that limited his participation. He continued to represent Japan, scoring two goals in the 2024 World Cup Asian Qualifier against China and was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, showcasing his growth and importance to the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Kōki Ogawa joined J1 League club Júbilo Iwata in 2016. On 6 April, he debuted in J.League Cup (v Ventforet Kofu). Ogawa joined J2 League club, Mito HollyHock in 2019 on loan from Júbilo Iwata. On 27 December 2021, Ogawa joined J2 club Yokohama FC for the 2022 season. At the end of the 2022 season, Yokohama FC gained promotion to the J1 League, with Ogawa contributing 26 goals during the season. As well as being the league's top scorer, he was named in the J2 League Best XI and won the overall J2 MVP award. In July 2023, Ogawa signed for Eredivisie club NEC Nijmegen on a season-long loan deal with the option to make the move permanent. On 21 March 2024, NEC exercised the purchase option and signed a three-year contract with Ogawa. In 24 August 2026, Ogawa signed for J.League club Machida Zelvia for an undisclosed fee.
In May 2017, Ogawa was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2017 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played first two matches. He scored a goal against South Africa in first match. However, because he was injured in second match against Uruguay, he could not play in later matches. In December 2019, Kōki Ogawa was named in the senior squad to represent Japan in the East Asia Cup finals. Ogawa scored his first hat-trick against Hong Kong in his senior debut. On 18 November 2024, Ogawa scored two goals against China, representing Japan in the 2024 World Cup Asian Qualifier. Both goals were headers and demonstratred Ogawa's ability as a center forward for Japan. On 15 May 2026, Ogawa was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 31 May 2026
International
As of match played 29 June 2026
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ogawa goal.
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (2016–2021)
- Club
- Mito HollyHock (2019–2019)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- Yokohama FC (2022–)
- Club
- N.E.C. (2023–)
- Club
- N.E.C. (2024–2026)
- Club
- FC Machida Zelvia (2026–)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Júbilo Iwata
J2 League: 2021 Japan U19
AFC U-19 Championship: 2016 Individual
EAFF Championship top scorer: 2019 J2 League MVP: 2022 J2 League top scorer: 2022 J2 League Best XI: 2022
Clubs
- Yokohama FC2022current
- N.E.C.2023current
- FC Machida Zelvia2026current
- Júbilo Iwata2016–2021
- Japan men's national football team2019–2019
- Mito HollyHock2019–2019
- N.E.C.2024–2026
Played together with
- Abdisalam IbrahimN.E.C. · 2011–2012
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaYokohama FC
- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999- Adriano PimentaYokohama FC · 2007–2007
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
- Akihiko TakeshigeYokohama FC · 2019–2020
- Akihiro HyodoMito HollyHock · 2016
- Akihiro YoshidaYokohama FC · 1999–2003
- Akira AndoMito HollyHock · 2020–2020
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Identifiers & aliases
Kōki Ogawa is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J.league club Machida Zelvia and the Japan national team.
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