Shodai Yokoyama (横山 翔大, Yokoyama Shodai, born 14 October 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United. He previously played for Albirex Niigata (S).

Shodai Yokoyama
Personal information
Date of birth 14 October 2000
Place of birth Saitama, Japan
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
Hougang United
Number 9
Youth career
Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Albirex Niigata (S) 24 (5)
2024– Hougang United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:52, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Club career edit

Youth career edit

Yokoyama was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He began his youth career with SFAT ISEHARA SC before moving to Tokai University Sagamihara High School. After graduating from high school, he joined the Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences. [1]

Albirex Niigata Singapore edit

In January 2023, Yokoyama signed his first professional contract with Singapore Premier League club, Albirex Niigata (S). He made his professional debut on 19 February 2023 in the 2023 Singapore Community Shield against Hougang United. He came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute and helped his team win 3–0. [2]

Yokoyama made his Singapore Premier League debut on 25 February 2023 against the Young Lions. He came on as a substitute in the 75th minute and helped his team win 3–0. [3]

Hougang United edit

Yokoyama joined Hougang United in February 2024.[4]

Honours edit

Club edit

Albirex Niigata (S)

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of 6 March 2024.[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata (S) 2023 SPL 24 5 4 1 1 1 29 7
Career total 24 5 4 1 1 1 29 7

References edit

  1. ^ "List of registered players for Osaka University of Health and Sports Sciences".
  2. ^ Lee, David (19 February 2023). "Football: VAR makes Singapore debut as Albirex win Community Shield with 3-0 victory over Hougang United". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Match opening for 2023 season".
  4. ^ "Shodai Yokoyama will be joining Hougang United FC in 2024 season". Albirex Singapore. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  5. ^ "S. Yokoyama". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 6 March 2024.