Yōsuke Ideguchi is a professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder in Japanese football.
He began his professional career with Gamba Osaka, where he played from 2014 to 2017.
Ideguchi was awarded the 'New Hero Award' and 'Rookie of the Year' in 2016 for his outstanding performances in the J.League.
Biography
Early Life
Yōsuke Ideguchi is a talented Japanese professional footballer born into a world where sports are a significant part of the culture. His journey began in the youth ranks, where he played for various clubs including Chuo FC, Street FC, and Aburayama Camellia between 2006 and 2008. In 2009, he joined the Gamba Osaka academy, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising midfielder.
Career
Ideguchi made his professional debut with Gamba Osaka in 2014, quickly establishing himself as a key player. His impressive performances earned him the 'New Hero Award' and the prestigious 'Rookie of the Year' award in 2016. After three successful years with Gamba Osaka, he ventured abroad, signing with Leeds United in January 2018. However, he was immediately loaned to Cultural Leonesa in Spain to adapt to European football.
His international career is equally noteworthy; Ideguchi represented Japan at various youth levels, including the U19 and U23 teams, winning the AFC U-23 Championship in 2016. He made his senior debut in 2017 and scored a crucial goal against Australia, helping Japan qualify for the 2018 World Cup. After stints with several clubs, including SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Celtic F.C., he currently plays for Avispa Fukuoka, continuing to make his mark in Japanese football.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Ideguchi has accumulated numerous honors, including multiple titles with Gamba Osaka and Celtic. His contributions to the national team and his individual accolades, such as the J.League Rookie of the Year, highlight his impact on the sport. As he continues to play, Ideguchi remains a significant figure in Japanese football, inspiring the next generation of players.
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Career & Clubs
Gamba Osaka
His first three years on his youth football career was unusually played in three different clubs. He played on Chuo FC, Street FC and Aburayama Camellia between 2006 and 2008. He joined the Gamba Osaka academy in 2009. He made his first team debut with Gamba Osaka in 2014, he joined J.League U22's on loan in 2014 to get first team experience. During the 2016 JLeague season Ideguchi was named 'New Hero Award' and the prestigious 'Rookie of the Year' award for the JLeague. After almost ten years spent with Gamba Osaka between youth ranks and senior team he left the club after 60 appearances in the JLeague scoring 8 goals.
Leeds United
On 9 January 2018, Ideguchi joined Championship side Leeds United on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Cultural Leonesa loan
The same day after signing for Leeds, he went on a half a season loan to Leeds's feeder team in Spain, Aspire Academy owned club Cultural Leonesa with the club wanting to ready Ideguchi for European style football. On 28 January 2018, Ideguchi made his debut for Cultural Leonesa against CA Osasuna in a 2–1 defeat.
Return to Leeds
After returning for the start of pre-season under new Leeds Head Coach Marcelo Bielsa, Ideguchi made his first appearance in a Leeds shirt when he started for Leeds in the pre-season friendly 1–1 draw against York City on 20 July 2018. Despite starting for Leeds in three of their pre-season friendlies, on 26 July 2018, Ideguchi…
Japan under-23's
After featuring for Japan U19, in 2016, Ideguchi was promoted to Japan U23's and was part of the Japan U23's that won the AFC U-23 Championship on 31 January 2016, he played in the final for Japan U23's in a 3–2 victory against South Korea U23.
Japan senior team
Ideguchi got his first call up to the senior Japan squad for matches against Oman and Saudi Arabia in November 2016. On 31 August 2017, he scored the second goal when Japan beat Australia 2–0 and qualified for the 2018 World Cup in the process. On 9 December 2017, Ideguchi scored the winner for Japan in a 1–0 victory against North Korea in the 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. On 15 March 2018, Vahid Halilhodzic surprisingly left out Ideguchi and Takuma Asano for the Japan squad for friendly matches with Mali and Ukraine in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with Halilhodzic describing Ideguchi's lack of regular game time at Cultural Leonesa he proclaimed 'It makes me sad that Asano and Ideguchi are not playing, They were the heroes of our qualifying game against Australia. They haven't been chosen this time, and if things continue the way they are, there is a chance that they won't be chosen for the World Cup." On 17 May 2018, Ideguchi was named in new Japan Manager's Akira Nishino's preliminary 35 man squad for Japan for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Japan's squad was cut from 35 to 26, Ideguchi was named in the 26, and played for Japan on 31 May in a 2–0 defeat to…
Club
As of 14 May 2022
International
As of
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ideguchi goal.
- Club
- Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa (2018–2018)
- Club
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2018–2019)
- Club
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth II (2019–2019)
- Club
- J.League U-22 Selection (2014–2015)
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (2019–2021)
- Club
- Celtic F.C. (2022–)
- Club
- Avispa Fukuoka (2023–)
- National team
- Japan
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (2014–2017)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2017–2019)
- Club
- Leeds United F.C. (2018–2019)
Legacy
Gamba Osaka
J. League Division 1: 2014 Emperor's Cup: 2014, 2015 J.League Cup: 2014 Japanese Super Cup: 2015 Celtic
Scottish Premiership: 2021–22 Avispa Fukuoka
J.League Cup: 2023 Vissel Kobe
J1 League: 2024 Emperor's Cup: 2024 J1 100 Year Vision League: 2026 Japan U-23
AFC U-23 Championship: 2016 Japan
EAFF E-1 Football Championship: runners-up 2017 Individual
J.League Cup New Hero Award: 2016 J.League Rookie of the Year: 2016 J.League Best XI: 2017 J1 100 Year Vision League Regional Round West Best Eleven: 2026
Clubs
- Celtic F.C.2022current
- Avispa Fukuoka2023current
- Gamba Osaka2014–2017
- J.League U-22 Selection2014–2015
- Japan national under-20 association football team2014–2014
- Japan men's national football team2017–2019
- Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa2018–2018
- Leeds United F.C.2018–2019
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth2018–2019
- Gamba Osaka2019–2021
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth II2019–2019
Played together with
Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005- Abraão Lincoln MartinsAvispa Fukuoka · 2007–2007
Achim BeierlorzerSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 1989–1996
Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2010- Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2012
Adam JohnsonLeeds United F.C. · 2006–2006
Adam MatthewsCeltic F.C. · 2011–2015
Adam SmithLeeds United F.C. · 2012–2012
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorGamba Osaka · 2016
Adi RochaGamba Osaka · 2013–2013
Adriano Ferreira MartinsGamba Osaka · 2011–2011
AdryanLeeds United F.C. · 2014–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Yosuke Ideguchi is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for J1 League club Vissel Kobe, and for the Japan national team. He previously represented Japan at both Under-19 and Under-23 levels.
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