Career snapshot
Position rank · 2022
Among 533 Midfield - Central Midfields · ≥200 mins
Career highs
| Full name | Shigeru Yokotani |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 横谷 繁 |
| Date of birth | 1987-05-03 (39 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan |
| Citizenship | Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2023-02-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | JAPAN SPORTS ... |
Percentile rank vs 364 other Midfield - Central Midfields with ≥500 minutes in 2022. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehime FC | 5 | 2008 | 2022 | 151 | 14 | 1 | 3,315 |
| Ventforet Kofu | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 541 |
| Omiya Ardija | 4 | 2015 | 2018 | 132 | 12 | 18 | 3,583 |
| Kyoto Sanga | 2 | 2013 | 2014 | 65 | 12 | 15 | 359 |
| Gamba Osaka | 8 | 09/10 | 2012 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | J3 League | Ehime FC | 25 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 420 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Ehime FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Ehime FC | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 352 |
| 2020 | J2 League | Ehime FC | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 766 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Ventforet Kofu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J1 Play-off | Ventforet Kofu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J2 League | Ventforet Kofu | 36 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 541 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Omiya Ardija | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J1 Play-off | Omiya Ardija | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Omiya Ardija | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J. League Cup | Omiya Ardija | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Omiya Ardija | 23 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,491 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Omiya Ardija | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J. League Cup | Omiya Ardija | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J1 - 1st Stage | Omiya Ardija | 15 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,002 |
| 2016 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Omiya Ardija | 16 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 719 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Omiya Ardija | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Omiya Ardija | 38 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 371 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Kyoto Sanga | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Kyoto Sanga | 37 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 269 |
| 2013 | J1 Play-off | Kyoto Sanga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Ehime FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Ehime FC | 45 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 616 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Ehime FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.2 | Ehime FC | 36 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1,161 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | AFC Champions League | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | AFC Champions League | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | AFC Champions League | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | 2006-02-01 | Gamba U18 | Gamba Osaka | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-02-01 | Gamba Osaka | Ehime FC | Loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-31 | Ehime FC | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | 50000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Gamba Osaka | Kyoto Sanga | Loan | 250000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-01-31 | Kyoto Sanga | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | 250000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Gamba Osaka | Kyoto Sanga | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-11 | Kyoto Sanga | Omiya Ardija | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-05 | Omiya Ardija | Ventforet Kofu | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-04 | Ventforet Kofu | Ehime FC | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-02-01 | Ehime FC | Retired | Transfer | 50000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €525k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobuhiro Kato | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Takuya Wada | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Jin Izumisawa | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Akihiro Ienaga | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Seung-hoon Oh | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ataru Esaka | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki Komai | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateus Castro | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Keisuke Oyama | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryo Okui | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Kyoto Sanga | 11 | 37 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Omiya Ardija | 8 | 38 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Ehime FC | 6 | 45 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Kyoto Sanga | 13 | 37 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Omiya Ardija | 6 | 38 |
| 2016 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Omiya Ardija | 5 | 16 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 2014-01-31 | Kyoto Sanga | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | — | €250k |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Gamba Osaka | Kyoto Sanga | Loan | — | €250k |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-31 | Ehime FC | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | — | €50k |
| 07/08 | 2008-02-01 | Gamba Osaka | Ehime FC | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Shigeru Yokotani's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Grampus | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 46% |
| FC Tokyo | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | -9 | 23% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 46% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 15% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 31% |
| Vissel Kobe | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 33% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -5 | 33% |
| Sagan Tosu | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 50% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 42% |
| Kashima Antlers | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 17% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 33% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 25 | -9 | 33% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Senior debut season | |
| 2008 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 | 420 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.86 |
| 2020 | 31 | 766 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 |
| 2019 | 37 | 541 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2017 | 28 | 1,491 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2016 | 38 | 1,721 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 2015 | 40 | 371 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.97 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 40 | 359 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2.01 |
| 2009 | 46 | 616 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2.19 |
| 2008 | 38 | 1,161 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.54 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Shigeru Yokotani
Who is Shigeru Yokotani?
Shigeru Yokotani is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Retired.
How old is Shigeru Yokotani?
Shigeru Yokotani is 39 years old. He was born on May 3, 1987 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What position does Shigeru Yokotani play?
Shigeru Yokotani plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Shigeru Yokotani play for?
Shigeru Yokotani currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Shigeru Yokotani scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Shigeru Yokotani has scored 44 goals in 411 appearances.
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