AFC Asian Cup
2×
2019 · 2011
#4
Maya Yoshida is a defender from Japan who plays for Japan, wearing shirt number 4. This season he has scored 2 goals in 28 appearances. Born in 1988, he stands 1.89 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Maya Yoshida
Known as
M. Yoshida
Position
Defender
Team
Japan
Nationality
Japan
Date of birth
24 August 1988
Age
38 years
Height
1.89 m
Weight
78 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
4
Season statistics
28
Matches
2
Goals
0
Assists
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 4 won
Major League Soccer
1×
2024
Carabao Cup
1×
Clubs and national teams · 1
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LA Galaxy © Captain
The career of Maya Yoshida so far
Maya Yoshida 's career began at Nagoya Grampus. He moved to VVV-Venlo in 2010, to Southampton in 2012 for €2.8m and then to TBC in 2025, among 8 recorded transfers in total. He has won 6 trophies, including Major League Soccer, AFC Asian Cup, Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Japan, with 2 goals in 28 appearances this season.
Career history · 9 transfers
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2025
LA Galaxy TBC
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2023
Schalke 04 LA Galaxy
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2023
Schalke 04 –
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2022
Sampdoria Schalke 04
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2020
Southampton Sampdoria
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2020
Sampdoria Southampton
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2020
Southampton Sampdoria
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2012
VVV-Venlo Southampton
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2010
Nagoya Grampus VVV-Venlo
Frequently asked questions about Maya Yoshida
What team does Maya Yoshida play for?
Maya Yoshida plays for Japan.
What position does Maya Yoshida play?
Maya Yoshida plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Maya Yoshida ?
Maya Yoshida is 38 years old, born on 24 August 1988.
How tall is Maya Yoshida ?
Maya Yoshida is 1.89 m (6′2″) tall.
How many goals has Maya Yoshida scored this season?
Maya Yoshida has scored 2 goals in 28 appearances this season.
Where is Maya Yoshida from?
Maya Yoshida is from Japan.
Which teams has Maya Yoshida played for?
Maya Yoshida has played for Nagoya Grampus, VVV-Venlo, Southampton, Sampdoria, Schalke 04, LA Galaxy, TBC and Japan.
What shirt number does Maya Yoshida wear?
Maya Yoshida wears shirt number 4 for Japan.