Yoichiro Kakitani
Yoichiro Kakitani (柿谷 曜一朗, Kakitani Yōichirō) (born 3 January 1990 in Osaka) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cerezo Osaka.
Yoichiro Kakitani
柿谷 曜一朗| Personal information |
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| Full name |
Yoichiro Kakitani |
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| Date of birth |
(1990-01-03) 3 January 1990 |
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| Place of birth |
Osaka, Japan |
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| Height |
177 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
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| Playing position |
Forward |
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| Club information |
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Current team |
Cerezo Osaka |
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| Number |
8 |
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| Youth career |
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| 1994–2005 |
Cerezo Osaka |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
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| 2006–2014 |
Cerezo Osaka |
129 |
(37) |
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| 2009–2011 |
→ Tokushima Vortis (loan) |
97 |
(14) |
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| 2014–2016 |
FC Basel |
18 |
(4) |
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| 2016– |
Cerezo Osaka |
11 |
(3) |
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| National team‡ |
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| 2005–2007 |
Japan U17 |
9 |
(6) |
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| 2007–2009 |
Japan U20 |
8 |
(3) |
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| 2013– |
Japan |
14 |
(5) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 September 2015.
† Appearances (goals)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 June 2014 |
Club career
Cerezo Osaka
Kakitani joined Cerezo Osaka's youth team at the age of 4. In 2006, he signed his first professional contract with Cerezo at 16 – the club record for the youngest player signed to a professional contract. He played his first J-League game on 26 November 2006. He also trained with the Arsenal F.C. and Inter Milan youth teams.
Kakitani entered the e-School[2] of Human Sciences, Waseda University in 2008. Kakitani was loaned to Tokushima Vortis on 18 June 2009 and returned to Cerezo Osaka in 2012.
Basel
Kakitani joined FC Basel to the start of the 2014–15 Swiss Super League season.[3] He made his debut for Basel on 2 August 2014 being substituted in during the 3–2 away win against Thun.[4] The season 2014–15 was a successful one for Basel: the club won the championship (for the sixth time in a row that season[5]), reached the cup final and entered the Champions League in the group stage reaching the knockout phase on 9 December 2014 as they managed a 1–1 draw at Anfield against Liverpool.[6] However, Kakitani failed to make a lasting impression in this season under trainer Paulo Sousa. Of the 65 matches (36 Swiss League fixtures – 6 Swiss Cup, 8 Champions League and 15 test matches) Basel played that season, Kakitani appeared in just 28 – 14 League, 3 Cup, 3 Champions League and 8 test games – scoring a total of 11 goals.[7]
Return to Cerezo Osaka
Having again been unable to establish himself at Basel in the first half of the 2015–2016 season, Kakitani left the club in early January 2016 returning to his home club Cerezo Osaka which had been relegated to the J2 League during his absence. On March 6, Kakitani scored his first goal of his return against Mito Hollyhock, scoring the only goal this match.His second goal since his return came on March 12 against Thespakusatsu Gunma, scoring with a back heel shot, again scoring the winning goal. The goal is nominated as the best goal in 2016 J2 League. Kakitani scored a bicycle kick against Matsumoto Yamaga FC on May 3 in the 1-0 win.
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International career
He was named Most Valuable Player in the AFC U-17 Championship 2006 after helping Japan win the tournament, scoring 4 goals.
Kakitani scored two goals at 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea. Against France he scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line.[9][10]
Kakitani debuted for the Japan senior team at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. He played his first international match against China, scoring his first international goal in the 59th minute. He then scored twice against South Korea in a 2–1 win. His three goals from three matches made him top goalscorer as Japan won the tournament.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 22 April 2016[12]
International
- As of 2 June 2014
International goals
- Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.
Under-17
Under-20
Senior team
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 21 July 2013 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea |  China PR | 2–1 | 3–3 | 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup |
| 2. | 28 July 2013 | Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea |  South Korea | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup |
| 3. | 28 July 2013 | Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | South Korea | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup |
| 4. | 16 November 2013 | King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium | .svg.png) Belgium | 1–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 5. | 4 June 2014 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, United States |  Costa Rica | 3–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
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Appearances in major competitions
Honours
- Japan
- Basel
- Individual
References
External links
Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar 
Iran 
Syria 
North Korea 
Haiti 
France 
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Myanmar 
Laos 
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong 
Macau 
Japan