Masato Shigemi

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka.

Youth career Born in the Ōita Prefecture, Shigemi started playing football at his local high school in Ōita, specifically at Ōita High School, and featured in the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament during his second and third years.

Following his performances, he reportedly caught the attention of several J.League clubs, but eventually decided to commit to Fukuoka University.

Club career On March 24, 2023, J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka officially announced that Shigemi had signed a development contract with the club, while receiving an offer to join the club permanently for the 2024 season. He was subsequently registered as a designated special player within the team's roster.

He made his professional debut for Avispa in a J.League Cup match against Kashima Antlers on April 5, 2023. The club eventually won the trophy at the end of the season.

International career In September 2023, Shigemi was included by head coach Go Oiwa in the Japan under-23 squad for the 2022 Asian Games, where the Samurai Blue eventually won the silver medal after losing to South Korea in the final.

Career statistics

Honors

Club

Avispa Fukuoka J.League Cup: 2023

International

Japan U23 Asian Games runners-up: 2023