Shoji Toyama

Whilst at Gamba Osaka, he was a second-year high school student, and was registered for Gamba Osaka U-23 as a type-2 player. On 1 September 2019, he became the youngest player in J League history to score a hattrick after scoring against Fukushima United. On 18 November 2019, Gamba Osaka announced he would be promoted to the first team from the 2020 season. He scored two goals in the J.League Cup on 12 August 2020 to seal the victory over Shonan Bellmare. Toyama made his J1 League debut against Vegalta Sendai on 14 November 2020. During the opening match of Gamba Osaka U23's 2020 season, he opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Although he was initially have believed to have scored two goals, on 3 July 2020, it was announced that his teammate Mizuki Ichimaru had actually scored the second goal. On 27 April 2021, Toyama was announced at Ehime on a one year loan. On 28 December 2021, Toyama was announced at Mito HollyHock on a one year loan. On 20 December 2022, his loan was extended for another year through the 2023 season. However, on 30 July 2023, his loan was cut short and he returned to Gamba Osaka. On 9 July 2024, Toyama was announced at Roasso Kumamoto on a six month loan. On 28 December 2024, Toyama's loan expired and he returned to Gamba Osaka for the 2025 season.

On 4 October 2019, Toyama was called up to the Japan U17 squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Club

As of 20 October 2023.

Gamba Osaka

AFC Champions League Two: 2025–26 Japan U16

AFC U-16 Championship: 2018