Michihiro Yasuda

is a Japanese former professional footballer player who played as a full back. He also represented the Japan national team until 2011.

His younger brother Kodai was also a professional footballer.

Club career

Yasuda was born in Kobe on 20 December 1987, and was raised in Suita, Osaka from the age of five. He joined Gamba Osaka from youth team in 2006. On 5 January 2011 a deal was announced between Gamba Osaka and Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. Yasuda is the first Japanese footballer at Vitesse Arnhem.

On 26 January 2022, Yasuda announced would be joining to Matsumoto Yamaga.

After leaving from the club, On 4 January 2023, Yasuda was announced would retirement from football after 16 years career as professional football.

National team career In July 2007, Yasuda was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches as mainly left side back. In August 2008, he was elected Japan U-23 national team for 2008 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played 1 match.

In February 2008, Yasuda was elected Japan national team for 2008 East Asian Football Championship. At this tournament, on 17 February, he debuted against North Korea.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.

Under-20 Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 27 November 2005 KKWing Stadium, Kumamoto, Japan 2006 AFC Youth Championship qualification

Senior team Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 4 February 2009 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan Friendly Match

Appearances in major competitions

Awards and honours

Club Gamba Osaka Emperor's Cup (2) : 2008, 2009 J. League Cup (1) : 2007 Japanese Super Cup (1) : 2007 AFC Champions League (1) : 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship (1) : 2008

Individual J. League Cup Most Valuable Player (1) : 2007 J. League Cup New Hero Award (1) : 2007