Jun Amano

Jun Amano (天野 純, born 19 July 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J.League 1 club Yokohama F. Marinos.

Club career

Amano was born in Miura, Kanagawa, and spent his youth career in Yokohama F. Marinos' youth system. However, he was unable to join Yokohama's first team in 2010, and so instead joined Juntendo University to play university soccer.

On 24 December 2016, Yokohama FC advanced to the semi-finals of the 2016 Emperor's Cup after Amano scored a last minute winner against Gamba Osaka. He scored his first league goal for the club against FC Tokyo on 18 June 2017, scoring in the 88th minute.

In 2019, Amano was given the number 10 jersey, which was previously worn by Shunsuke Nakamura.

On 5 July 2019, Amano joined Belgian side Sporting Lokeren on a one year loan deal. However, the league was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Lokeren declared bankruptcy in April 2020. Amano played in 24 league games and scored three goals.

On 8 January 2022, Amano joined South Korean side Ulsan HD FC on a season long loan. In July 2022, he was selected in the K League All-Star Team to play a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored a direct free kick in the 71st minute.

On 5 January 2023, Amano joined fellow South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on a season long loan. On 28 December 2023, he returned from his loan spell.

International career

Amano made his debut for the Japan national football team in 2018, coming on in a friendly match against Costa Rica.

Style of play

Amano takes inspiration from David Silva, studying his game-planning and positioning. Amano has also been described as a powerful left-footed kicker.

Career statistics Club Updated to 13 December 2023.

National team

Honours Yokohama F. Marinos Japanese Super Cup: 2014 Runners-Up

Ulsan Hyundai K League 1: 2022