Hotaru Yamaguchi
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at V-Varen Nagasaki
at V-Varen Nagasaki
490 days · joined 2025-01-20
👕500+ Apps
⚽50+ Goals
🏴50+ Caps
⏳Veteran
Market value
€500k
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
10/11
debut season
0.09
goals / match
Cerezo Osaka
top club · 279 apps
Career highs
€2.00m
peak value · 2019
€1.50m
top transfer fee · 16/17
7
best season · 2013
60 / 3
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1990-10-06 · 6 players total
550Appearances
50Goals
42Assists
36Yellow cards
1Red cards
213Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Hotaru Yamaguchi |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 山口 蛍 |
| Date of birth | 1990-10-06 (35 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Nabari, Mie, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 174.00 m |
| Current club | V-Varen Nagasaki |
| Joined | 2025-01-20 |
| Contract expires | 2026-01-31 |
| Agent | JAPAN SPORTS ... |
| Outfitter | Nike |
Jul 2025
2025 — V-Varen Nagasaki
23 matches · 2 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2025
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → V-V. Nagasaki
24/25 · Transfer
Aug 2024
Injury: unknown
12 games missed
Jul 2024
2024 — Vissel Kobe
31 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — Vissel Kobe
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2023
2023 — Vissel Kobe
37 matches · 4 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 — Vissel Kobe
38 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Sep 2021
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jul 2021
2021 — Vissel Kobe
43 matches · 6 G · 5 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — Vissel Kobe
7 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 — Vissel Kobe
36 matches · 7 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2020
Injury: unknown
Jul 2019
19/20 — Vissel Kobe
7 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
2019 — Vissel Kobe
41 matches · 6 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2019
Transfer: Cerezo Osaka → Vissel Kobe
18/19 · Transfer
Sep 2018
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2018
2018 — Cerezo Osaka
36 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Dec 2017
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Nov 2017
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2017
17/18 — Cerezo Osaka
4 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
2017 — Cerezo Osaka
39 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Cerezo Osaka
23 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Hannover 96 → Cerezo Osaka
16/17 · Transfer · €1.50m
Mar 2016
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Mar 2016
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Jan 2016
Transfer: Cerezo Osaka → Hannover 96
15/16 · Transfer · €1.00m
Jul 2015
15/16 — Hannover 96
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2015
2015 — Cerezo Osaka
37 matches · 1 G · 4 A · across 2 competitions
Aug 2014
Injury: unknown
31 games missed
Jul 2014
2014 — Cerezo Osaka
20 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2013
13/14 — Cerezo Osaka
8 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2013
2013 — Cerezo Osaka
42 matches · 7 G · 4 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Cerezo Osaka
40 matches · 4 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2011
2011 — Cerezo Osaka
21 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2010
10/11 — Cerezo Osaka
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2010
2010 — Cerezo Osaka
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2009
2009 — Cerezo Osaka
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Feb 2009
Transfer: Cerezo U18 → Cerezo Osaka
08/09 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €2.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Vissel Kobe
33.4%
V-Varen Nagasaki
4.7%
Cerezo Osaka
61.8%
Hannover 96
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | 9 | 19/20 | 24/25 | 242 | 29 | 19 | 6,418 |
| V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 911 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 10/11 | 2018 | 279 | 19 | 20 | 11,869 |
| Hannover 96 | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | AFC Champions League | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | AFC Champions League | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | AFC CL-Qualification | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J2 League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 22 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 911 |
| 2024 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 680 |
| 2024 | Jap. Super Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 32 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 694 |
| 2022 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,479 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 379 |
| 2021 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 32 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 552 |
| 2020 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 34 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 479 |
| 2020 | Jap. Super Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 220 |
| 2019 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2019 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 34 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,020 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J1 League | Cerezo Osaka | 33 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Jap. Super Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 439 |
| 2017 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Cerezo Osaka | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,440 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J1 Play-off | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Cerezo Osaka | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
| 2015 | J1 Play-off | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Cerezo Osaka | 35 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3,150 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,691 |
| 2013 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 689 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 34 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 488 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195 |
| 2012 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 30 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1,317 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 570 |
| 2010 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | AFC Champions League | Vissel Kobe | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 645 |
| 17/18 | AFC Champions League | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | AFC Champions League | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | AFC Champions League | Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | 2009-02-01 | Cerezo U18 | Cerezo Osaka | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-01 | Cerezo Osaka | Hannover 96 | Transfer | 1500000 | €1.00m |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Hannover 96 | Cerezo Osaka | Transfer | 1500000 | €1.50m |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-07 | Cerezo Osaka | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | 2000000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-20 | Vissel Kobe | V-V. Nagasaki | Transfer | 550000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | Meniscus injury | 2014-08-11 | 2014-12-10 | 122 | 31 |
| 15/16 | Broken nose bone | 2016-03-28 | 2016-06-01 | 66 | 8 |
| 15/16 | Fracture of the eye socket | 2016-03-28 | 2016-06-01 | 66 | 8 |
| 17/18 | Torn muscle fiber | 2017-11-24 | 2017-12-10 | 17 | 3 |
| 17/18 | Calf problems | 2017-12-12 | 2017-12-23 | 12 | 2 |
| 18/19 | Hamstring strain | 2018-09-01 | 2018-09-08 | 8 | 2 |
| 19/20 | Fever | 2020-02-11 | 2020-02-12 | 2 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Calf injury | 2021-09-06 | 2021-10-25 | 50 | 6 |
| 24/25 | Meniscus injury | 2024-08-26 | 2024-11-04 | 71 | 12 |
Current€500k
Peak€2.00m
Low€25k
Δ since start+€475k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #53813 | — | 6 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #28642 | — | 6 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3435 | #20 | 48 | 3 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetsushi Yamakawa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Riku Matsuda | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazuya Yamamura | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sergi Samper | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuta Goke | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hiroshi Kiyotake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jin-hyeon Kim | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Leo Osaki | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiya Maekawa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryo Hatsuse | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyu Sugimoto | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Takahiro Ogihara | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Gotoku Sakai | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 34 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 34 |
| 2021 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 32 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 32 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 35 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 30 |
Teams faced most often by Hotaru Yamaguchi'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 0% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 50% |
| Kashima Antlers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 25% |
| Sagan Tosu | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 75% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 50% |
| Júbilo Iwata | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 75% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 50% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 50% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 75% |
| Vegalta Sendai | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 75% |
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 50% |
| Gamba Osaka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | Senior debut season | |
| 19/20 | First senior goal | |
| 2025 | Goal #50 (career) |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 23 | 911 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2023 | 37 | 694 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 |
| 2021 | 43 | 931 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 41 | 1,420 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
| 2018 | 36 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 39 | 1,879 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2016 | 23 | 1,800 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2015 | 37 | 3,150 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 2014 | 20 | 1,691 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 |
| 2013 | 42 | 1,177 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 2012 | 40 | 1,512 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.48 |
| 2011 | 21 | 570 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 |
| 15/16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J1 League
359 apps
35 G
22 A
Emperor's Cup
34 apps
5 G
3 A
J2 League
80 apps
4 G
9 A
J. League Cup
34 apps
3 G
2 A
Jap. Super Cup
3 apps
2 G
0 A
AFC Champions League
27 apps
1 G
5 A
AFC CL-Qualification
1 apps
0 G
1 A
Bundesliga
6 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Hotaru Yamaguchi
Who is Hotaru Yamaguchi?
Hotaru Yamaguchi is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for V-Varen Nagasaki.
How old is Hotaru Yamaguchi?
Hotaru Yamaguchi is 35 years old. He was born on October 6, 1990 in Nabari, Mie.
What position does Hotaru Yamaguchi play?
Hotaru Yamaguchi plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Hotaru Yamaguchi play for?
Hotaru Yamaguchi currently plays for V-Varen Nagasaki.
How many career goals has Hotaru Yamaguchi scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Hotaru Yamaguchi has scored 50 goals in 550 appearances.
What is Hotaru Yamaguchi's market value?
Hotaru Yamaguchi's most recent reported market value is €500k.