Yusuke Unoki (宇野木 悠佑, Unoki Yūsuke, born 30 April 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.[1][2]

Yusuke Unoki
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-04-30) 30 April 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Davao Aguilas
Number 10
Youth career
0000–2014 Kashiwa Reysol
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Kanto Gakuin University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 VfB Homberg 8 (0)
2018–2019 1. FC Kleve 27 (8)
2020 Kajaani 7 (0)
2020–2021 Kultsu 7 (1)
2022 NK Krk
2023–2024 Shinagawa CC Yokohama
2024– Davao Aguilas 12 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3:39, July 9, 2024 (UTC)

Youth career

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Unoki was born in the Tokyo area, and played for the youth team of J-League Kashiwa Reysol all the way until the Under 18 Level.[3][4][5] In college, he played for the football team of Kanto Gakuin University.[6]

Club career

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Germany

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After graduating, he travelled to Germany to play football for lower league side VfB Homberg.[5][7] He was moderately successful and stayed there for one season, before moving to another German side, 1. FC Kleve.[8] He had his most successful stint yet, scoring 8 goals across 27 appearances in his only season at the club.[9][10]

Finland

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In mid-2020, Unoki moved to Finnish side AC Kajaani. However, his time at the club was less productive, marred by the COVID-19 Pandemic and various injuries.[8] In the latter half of the year he transferred to another Finnish side, Kultsu FC,[11][12][13] but likewise struggled for goals, being played on the wing rather than up front.[14]

Shinagawa CC

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Unoki returned to his home country of Japan a year after having another brief stint abroad with Croatian side NK Krk.[9] He signed for Shinagawa CC Yokohama, playing with them for a full season before departing in early 2024.[15][16]

Davao Aguilas

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In early 2024, it was reported that Unoki had signed a contract with Davao Aguilas of the Philippines Football League,[2] who were returning to the league after 6 years away. Unoki made his debut in the opening matchday, a 1–0 win over Mendiola,[17] scoring his first two goals in a 6–0 win over Manila Montet.[18] He had a successful season scoring over 10 goals for the club,[19][20] including a hat-trick against Maharlika Taguig.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Yusuke Unoki at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b "Davao Aguilas UMAK FC - Team Roster". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ "柏レイソルU-18". Japan Football Association. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ "ジュニアアスリート 宇野木悠佑・晨兵兄弟サッカー用インソール作製". shoplegna.jugem.jp. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Hier sind die Teams im Überblick". Rheinische Post. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ^ "初の関東1部昇格狙う関東学院大15年度新入部員、静学FW本藤、名古屋U18MF笹沼ら". Gekisaka. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ "VfB Homberg-SpVg Schonnebeck" (PDF). VfB Homberg. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ^ a b Oversteegen, Maarten (10 June 2020). "Vom Bresserberg in den hohen Norden". Rheinische Post. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b Oversteegen, Maarten (3 April 2024). "Ex-Spieler des 1. FC Kleve startet neues Fußball-Abenteuer in Fernost". FuPa. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  10. ^ "1. FC Kleve gegen Mewes-Klub unter Zugzwang". Neue Ruhr Zeitung. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Yusuke Unoki Kultsuun loppukaudeksi". Kultsu FC. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  12. ^ Sipiläinen, Kalle (10 September 2020). "Varamiehisen Kultsun taistelu valui viemäriin Mikkelin sadetuiskussa, MiPK vyöryi ohi toisella puoliajalla". Etelä-Saimaa. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Kultsun peli oli parempaa tappiosta huolimatta". Kultsu FC. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Karvas piste / Raportti 26.9.2020: NJS-Kultsu 3-3 (0-1)". Kultsu FC. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  15. ^ "宇野木悠佑選手加入のお知らせ". Shinagawa CC. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  16. ^ "宇野木悠佑選手退団のお知らせ". Shinagawa CC. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  17. ^ Saldajeno, Ivan (14 April 2024). "Davao Aguilas successful in PFL comeback, edges Mendiola". Dugout PH. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Davao Aguilas UMak FC 5-0 Manila Montet FC: Ndour hat-trick lifts Davao". Philippines Football League. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  19. ^ Zafra, Ariel Vince (10 June 2024). "Gubat sa mga Bisdak: Cebu FC gihatag ang unang pildi sa Davao Aguilas, 1-0". Pilipinas Futbol. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Davao Aguilas FC-UMak FC 1-1 One Taguig FC: Points shared in highly emotional battle". Philippines Football League. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Davao Aguilas UMak FC 8-0 Maharlika Taguig FC: Unoki hat-trick keeps Davao title hopes alive". Philippines Football League. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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