Sei Muroya is a professional footballer known for his role as a defender in both club and international competitions.
He began his professional career with FC Tokyo in 2016, where he made a significant impact as a right-back.
Muroya has been a member of the Japan men's national football team since 2017, showcasing his skills on an international level.
Biography
Early Life
Sei Muroya was born in Osaka, Japan, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. His dedication to the sport led him to join the Japan U-17 national team, where he showcased his talent on an international stage during the 2011 U-17 World Cup.
Career
Muroya began his professional career in 2016 when he joined FC Tokyo, making his league debut against Ventforet Kofu on July 9, 2016. His impressive performances as a right-back earned him a spot on the Japan men's national football team in 2017. Muroya's career took a significant turn in August 2020 when he signed with German club Hannover 96, furthering his experience in European football. After a successful stint abroad, he returned to FC Tokyo in 2025.
Throughout his career, Muroya has been a key player for various national teams, including the Japan U-23 team, with whom he won the AFC U-23 Championship in 2016. He was also part of the squad that reached the finals of the AFC Asian Cup in 2019, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Japanese football.
Legacy
Muroya's contributions to football have not gone unnoticed, as he was named to the J.League Best XI in 2019 and recognized in the J1 100 Year Vision League Regional Round East Best Eleven in 2026. His journey reflects not only his skill on the pitch but also his commitment to representing Japan on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Muroya was born in Osaka. He joined FC Tokyo in 2016 and made his league debut against Ventforet Kofu on 9 July 2016. In August 2020, Muroya joined German club Hannover 96. He returned to FC Tokyo in 2025.
In June 2011, Muroya was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2011 U-17 World Cup and he played four matches. He has been a member of the Japan national U-23 team since 2015. Muroya was member of Japan U23 team for 2016 AFC U-23 Championship in Qatar and he won the championship. On 1 July 2016, Muroya was called up for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Club
- FC Tokyo (2016–2020)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2017–)
- Club
- FC Tokyo U-23 (2016–2017)
- Club
- Hannover 96 (2020–)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Japan
AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2019 Japan U23
AFC U-23 Championship: 2016 Individual
J.League Best XI: 2019 J1 100 Year Vision League Regional Round East Best Eleven: 2026
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team2017current
- Hannover 962020current
- FC Tokyo2016–2020
- FC Tokyo U-232016–2017
Played together with
- Abel XavierHannover 96 · 2003–2004
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaFC Tokyo
Akira KajiFC Tokyo · 2002–2005
Aleksandr BorodyukHannover 96 · 1996–1996
Alexander MiloševićHannover 96 · 2016
Allan Saint-MaximinHannover 96 · 2015–2016- Almir Moraes AndradeFC Tokyo · 1999–1999
Altin LalaHannover 96 · 1998–2012
Andre HoffmannHannover 96 · 2013- Andre HoffmannHannover 96 · 2015–2015
- Andrzej PałaszHannover 96 · 1987–1989
André BreitenreiterHannover 96 · 1991–1994
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Sei Muroya is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for FC Tokyo in the J1 League and for the Japan national team.
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