Michihiro Yasuda


Michihiro Yasuda is a Japanese footballer.
His younger brother Kodai is also a professional footballer playing for Ehime FC.

Club career

Yasuda was born in Kobe on 20 December 1987, and was raised in Suita, Osaka from the age of five. He joined Gamba Osaka from youth team in 2006. On 5 January 2011 a deal was announced between Gamba Osaka and Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. Yasuda is the first Japanese footballer at Vitesse Arnhem.

National team career

In July 2007, Yasuda was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches as mainly left side back. In August 2008, he was elected Japan U-23 national team for 2008 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played 1 match.
In February 2008, Yasuda was elected Japan national team for 2008 East Asian Football Championship. At this tournament, on 17 February, he debuted against North Korea.

Career statistics

Club

Updated to 4 December 2017.
1Includes AFC Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Europa League.
2Includes Japanese Super Cup, Eredivisie Playoffs and K League play-offs.

International

International goals

Under-20

Senior team

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.4 February 2009National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
5–1
5–1
Friendly Match

Appearances in major competitions

Awards and honours

Club

;Gamba Osaka