Shōma Doi is a professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder.
He began his professional career with Kashima Antlers in 2011, where he quickly made an impact.
Doi scored his first goal for Kashima Antlers in a thrilling 3–2 victory over Júbilo Iwata in 2013.
Biography
Early Life
Shōma Doi is a Japanese professional footballer born in Yamagata, Japan. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of Kashima Antlers after graduating from Nakayama Municipal Nagasaki Elementary School. His dedication and talent quickly propelled him into the first team, where he made his debut at just 19 years old.
Career
Doi's professional career took off with Kashima Antlers in 2011, where he initially had limited playing time but was part of a successful squad that won multiple titles, including back-to-back J.League Cups. His breakthrough season came in 2014 when he scored 9 goals across all competitions, solidifying his role as a key midfielder for the team. In 2016, Doi played a pivotal role in helping Kashima secure the J1 League title and the Emperor's Cup, finishing as the club's second top scorer with 10 goals. He also made his debut in the AFC Champions League during this time.
In 2017, Doi earned his first call-up to the Japan national team, where he made his international debut in a match against China PR during the EAFF E-1 Football Championship. Despite a promising start, he has not been called up since that year, but he remains a respected figure in Japanese football.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Doi has accumulated numerous honors with Kashima Antlers, including three J.League Cups and an AFC Champions League title in 2018. His journey from a young talent in Yamagata to a professional footballer showcases his hard work and commitment to the sport, making him a notable figure in Japanese football history.
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Career & Clubs
Kashima Antlers
After graduating from Nakayama Municipal Nagasaki Elementary School, he left his hometown of Yamagata and joined Kashima Antlers' youth setup and became part of the first team squad in 2011. Doi made his Kashima debut aged 19 in a 3–0 league win against Shimizu S-Pulse, appearing as an 85th-minute substitute. Despite a small amount of gametime in his first two seasons, he was part of the squad that won back-to-back J.League Cup titles and the 2012 J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship. Doi was given more game time in the 2013 season and he scored his first goal for Kashima in a 3–2 victory over Júbilo Iwata. He also started in the 2013 J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship, which Kashima went on to win again after a 3–2 victory over São Paulo. His breakout season was in 2014, where he scored 9 goals in all competitions from midfield, playing in 41 matches. For the 2015 season, he changed from the number 28 shirt to the number 8, previously worn by long-term Kashima players Mitsuo Ogasawara and Takuya Nozawa, displaying his rise in importance to the team. During this season, he made his debut in the AFC Champions League where he scored Kashima's only goal in a 3–1 defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers. The 2016 season was an extremely successful one for both Doi and Kashima. Doi was a key contributor in Kashima winning the league title and the Emperor's Cup. He scored 10 goals in all competitions, finishing as Kashima's second top scorer.…
After his sterling 2017 season, Doi was called up to the national team by coach Vahid Halilhodzic for the first time to replace Hiroshi Kiyotake. He would be part of the squad taking part in the 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. Wearing the number 13 shirt and starting the game from the left-wing, Doi made his international debut in a 2–1 win for Japan over China PR, where he played 82 minutes before being replaced by Hiroyuki Abe. He then went on to play one more game for the national team in the same competition, in a 4–1 defeat to South Korea. He has not been called up again since the 2017 season.
Club
As of 25 July 2024.
International
As of match played 16 December 2017
- National team
- Japan
- Club
- Kashima Antlers (2011–)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2017–)
Legacy
Club
Kashima Antlers J.League Cup (3) : 2011, 2012, 2015 Suruga Bank Championship (2) : 2012, 2013 J1 League: (1) 2016 Emperor's Cup: (1) 2016 Japanese Super Cup: (1) 2017 AFC Champions League: (1) 2018
Clubs
- Kashima Antlers2011current
- Japan men's national football team2017current
Played together with
- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2010–2010
- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2011–2015
- Akira NarahashiKashima Antlers · 1997–2006
Alcindo SartoriKashima Antlers · 1993–1994- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKashima Antlers · 2011–2012
- Alex MineiroKashima Antlers · 2005–2006
- Arivaldo Alves dos SantosKashima Antlers · 2005–2005
- Atsushi YanagisawaKashima Antlers · 1996–2003
- Atsushi YanagisawaKashima Antlers · 2006–2007
- Atsutaka NakamuraKashima Antlers · 2013
Atsuto UchidaKashima Antlers · 2006–2010- Augusto CésarKashima Antlers · 2001–2002
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Identifiers & aliases
Shoma Doi is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for J2 League club Montedio Yamagata. He has 2 caps for the Japan national football team.
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