Miki Yamane
Los Angeles Galaxy/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Miki Yamane is an accomplished Japanese right-back who has taken his talents to Major League Soccer, starring for the iconic Los Angeles Galaxy. The 32-year-old defender, born on December 22, 1993, brings a wealth of experience from a stellar career in the J1 League, most notably with Kawasaki Frontale where he was a league champion and one of the division's best attacking full-backs. Renowned for his incredible engine, overlapping runs, and pinpoint crossing, Yamane redefined the full-back role in Japan, even winning the J1 League MVP award in 2021—a rare feat for a defender. His move to LA Galaxy in 2024 marked a new challenge, where his professionalism and quality have immediately made him a key figure. His honors include multiple J1 League titles and an Emperor's Cup, alongside individual accolades like the MVP and Best XI selections. Yamane is known for his humble demeanor and relentless work rate, traits that have endeared him to fans everywhere. In essence, Miki Yamane is a world-class full-back whose offensive output and defensive reliability have made him a successful export and a marquee addition to the MLS landscape.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/01/30
Kawasaki Frontale
Los Angeles GalaxySigned
2020/01/03
Shonan BellmareKawasaki FrontaleSigned
2016/01/31
Toin University Of YokohamaShonan BellmareSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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United States Major League Soccer
2025 Sep 28
R32
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3-1
0.0
Tips 6
Statistics
Los Angeles Galaxy
Leagues Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
227
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
134
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
5
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
6
Interceptions Per Game
3
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
1