Masaya Okugawa

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kyoto Sanga.

Club career

Kyoto Sanga Okugawa joined Kyoto Sanga's youth setup in 2009 from local youth side Ayano Boys Club. He progressed through the youth system of the Sanga and in September 2014, he signed a professional contract with them. He made his first team debut in the J2 League on 5 May 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Gifu, replacing Takumi Miyayoshi after 59 minutes.

Red Bull Salzburg On 5 June 2015, Red Bull Salzburg announced the signing of Okugawa from Kyoto Sanga, for an undisclosed fee rumoured to be in the region of ¥100 million. He would be developed for the first team via FC Liefering.

On 3 November 2020, Okugawa scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 6–2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the 2020–21 season.

Okugawa joined German club Arminia Bielefeld on loan for the remainder of the season on 31 January 2021. The deal contained an option to buy.

Arminia Bielefeld On 26 July 2021, it was announced by Arminia Bielefeld that Okugawa has signed a permanent contract with the club until the summer of 2024. In his first season after signing, he scored in four Bundesliga matches in a row between matchdays 16 and 19.

FC Augsburg On 5 July 2023, FC Augsburg announced that Okugawa signed a three-year contract with the club on a free transfer.

Loan to Hamburger SV On 14 January 2024, Okugawa joined Hamburger SV in 2. Bundesliga on loan for the rest of the season.

Return to Kyoto Sanga On 23 January 2025, Augsburg announced Okugawa's transfer to Kyoto Sanga.

Career statistics

Honours Red Bull Salzburg Austrian Bundesliga: 2019–20 Austrian Cup: 2019–20