Yuta Imazu

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Sagan Tosu.

Primarily known for his time in the J2 League, Imazu has played over 130 league matches.

Career

Born in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Imazu studied at RKU Kashiwa High School, where he won the 2013 Takamadonomiya Trophy U-18 League Championship. He went to Ryutsu Keizai University, where he won the 2014 Prime Minister's Cup, and the 2014 and 2017 editions of the All-Japan University Championship. At the end of his third year of university, he injured his right knee meniscus and underwent surgery. This resulted in no Japanese club offering a contract until he joined Ventforet Kofu as a trainee in January 2018. He was highly praised by the club during the training sessions. On 3 June 2018, he scored his first professional goal in the J.League Cup against Urawa Red Diamonds, scoring a header in the 37th minute.

On 28 December 2020, Imazu was announced at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on a permanent transfer. During the 2021 season, he made 15 league appearances for the club.

On 28 December 2022, Imazu was announced at V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent transfer. During the 2023 season, he made 20 league appearances for the club.

On 12 January 2024, Imazu was announced at Ventforet Kofu on a permanent transfer. During the 2024 season, he made 23 league appearances for the club.

On 21 August 2024, Imazu was announced at Sagan Tosu on a permanent transfer.

Style of play

Imazu is described as strong in aerial battles.

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