Hiroshi Kiyotake

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for J2 League club Oita Trinita.

He played for Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Club career

In the summer of 2012, Kiyotake signed a four-year contract with German club 1. FC Nürnberg. During his time with the club, he played 64 matches, scoring seven and assisting 18.

Kiyotake subsequently moved within the Bundesliga in 2014 to join Hannover 96 on a four year contract.

On 24 June 2016, Kiyotake transferred to La Liga side Sevilla on a four year contract, following Hannover 96's relegation from the Bundesliga.

On 1 February 2017, Kiyotake was announced at Cerezo Osaka. On 23 December 2019, he renewed his contract with the club for the 2020 season.

On 7 July 2024, Kiyotake joined Sagan Tosu on a six month loan.

On 19 December 2024, the club announced it would not be renewing Kiyotake's contract for the 2025 season.

On 21 December 2024, Kiyotake was announced at Oita Trinita.

International career

Kiyotake made his Japan national team debut against South Korea on 10 August 2011. He scored his first international goal against Oman national football team on 14 November 2012, scoring in the 20th minute.

On 2 July 2012, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

On 5 June 2013, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

On 12 May 2014, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

On 15 December 2014, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Personal life

His younger brother, Koki, is also a professional football player.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kiyotake goal.

Honours Oita Trinita J.League Cup: 2008

Cerezo Osaka J.League Cup: 2017 Emperor's Cup: 2017 Japanese Super Cup: 2018