Maya Yoshida
Los Angeles Galaxy/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Maya Yoshida is a commanding central defender and a stalwart of Japanese football, currently plying his trade with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy. The 37-year-old veteran stands as one of Japan's most experienced and respected internationals, having captained his country and forged a distinguished career across Europe's top leagues. His journey began in his homeland with Nagoya Grampus, where his composure and aerial prowess quickly marked him as a future star. His European adventure commenced with a move to Dutch side VVV-Venlo in 2010, but it was his subsequent transfer to Southampton in 2012 that truly defined his career. He became a mainstay in the Premier League for seven seasons, making over 150 appearances and earning a reputation as a reliable and intelligent defender. After a stint in Italy with Sampdoria and a brief return to the J.League with Schalke 04, he brought his leadership to LA Galaxy in 2024. His main honors include the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with Japan and the 2019 Coppa Italia with Sampdoria, alongside numerous individual call-ups to the J.League Best XI. Known for his calm demeanor and organizational skills, Yoshida remains a crucial figure both for his club and as a senior leader for the Samurai Blue, embodying professionalism and defensive excellence in the latter stages of a remarkable career.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/08/01
Schalke 04
Los Angeles GalaxySigned
2022/07/04
SampdoriaSchalke 04Signed
2020/08/31
SouthamptonSampdoriaSigned
2020/08/30
SampdoriaSouthamptonLoan Ended
2020/01/30
SouthamptonSampdoriaLoan
2012/08/29
VVV VenloSouthampton2800000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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United States Major League Soccer
2025 Sep 28
R32
-
3-1
6.7
Tips 6
Statistics
Los Angeles Galaxy
Leagues Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
256
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
200
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
19
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
14
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
4