Yuji Hoshi
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Albirex Niigata
at Albirex Niigata
1,961 days · joined 2021-01-09
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€200k
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
2015
debut season
0.09
goals / match
Albirex Niigata
top club · 115 apps
Career highs
€800k
peak value · 2019
—
top transfer fee
5
best season · 2015
1 · 4.2%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 1992-07-27 · 6 players total
282Appearances
24Goals
19Assists
7Yellow cards
0Red cards
57Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Yuji Hoshi |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 星 雄次 |
| Date of birth | 1992-07-27 (33 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 170.00 m |
| Current club | Albirex Niigata |
| Joined | 2021-01-09 |
| Contract expires | 2026-01-31 |
Jul 2025
Injury: unknown
14 games missed
Jul 2025
2025 — Albirex Niigata
21 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2024
2024 — Albirex Niigata
16 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
May 2024
Injury: unknown
12 games missed
Jul 2023
2023 — Albirex Niigata
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 — Albirex Niigata
21 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2021
2021 — Albirex Niigata
33 matches · 3 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2021
Transfer: Oita Trinita → Albirex Niigata
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
2020 — Oita Trinita
12 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
2019 — Oita Trinita
19 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2018
2018 — Oita Trinita
37 matches · 5 G · 5 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2018
Transfer: Reno. Yamaguchi → Oita Trinita
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2017
2017 — Renofa Yamaguchi
30 matches · 3 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Renofa Yamaguchi
33 matches · 5 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2016
Transfer: Fukushima Utd. → Reno. Yamaguchi
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2015
2015 — Fukushima United
36 matches · 5 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2015
Transfer: Hosei Univ. → Fukushima Utd.
14/15 · Transfer
Apr 2011
Transfer: F. Marinos U18 → Hosei Univ.
10/11 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €800k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Albirex Niigata
36.0%
Oita Trinita
19.8%
Renofa Yamaguchi
32.0%
Fukushima United
12.2%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albirex Niigata | 5 | 2021 | 2025 | 115 | 5 | 7 | 1,836 |
| Oita Trinita | 3 | 2018 | 2020 | 68 | 6 | 8 | 1,007 |
| Renofa Yamaguchi | 2 | 2016 | 2017 | 63 | 8 | 2 | 1,631 |
| Fukushima United | 1 | 2015 | 2015 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 622 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | J. League Cup | Albirex Niigata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J1 League | Albirex Niigata | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J. League Cup | Albirex Niigata | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 313 |
| 2024 | J1 League | Albirex Niigata | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup | Albirex Niigata | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J. League Cup | Albirex Niigata | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J1 League | Albirex Niigata | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J2 League | Albirex Niigata | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 955 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Albirex Niigata | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Albirex Niigata | 31 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 478 |
| 2020 | J. League Cup | Oita Trinita | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | J1 League | Oita Trinita | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Oita Trinita | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 420 |
| 2019 | J. League Cup | Oita Trinita | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J1 League | Oita Trinita | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Oita Trinita | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 37 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 587 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Renofa Yamaguchi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J2 League | Renofa Yamaguchi | 29 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 851 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Renofa Yamaguchi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Renofa Yamaguchi | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 496 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Fukushima United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J3 League | Fukushima United | 35 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 622 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 2011-04-01 | F. Marinos U18 | Hosei Univ. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-02-01 | Hosei Univ. | Fukushima Utd. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-02-01 | Fukushima Utd. | Reno. Yamaguchi | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-06 | Reno. Yamaguchi | Oita Trinita | Transfer | 300000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-09 | Oita Trinita | Albirex Niigata | Transfer | 550000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | Torn muscle fiber | 2017-07-01 | 2017-07-22 | 22 | 3 |
| 23/24 | Broken fibula | 2024-05-23 | 2024-07-18 | 57 | 12 |
| 25/26 | Cruciate ligament injury | 2025-07-31 | 2026-03-31 | 244 | 14 |
Current€200k
Peak€800k
Low€150k
Δ since start+€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takahiro Ko | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yoshinori Suzuki | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yota Komi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryosuke Kojima | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shun Takagi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rei Matsumoto | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Yuzuru Shimada | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kazuki Kozuka | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kazushi Mitsuhira | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Naoya Fukumori | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomoki Iwata | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kazuhito Kishida | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J3 League | Fukushima United | 5 | 35 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 5 | 37 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Renofa Yamaguchi | 4 | 30 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 5 | 37 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Albirex Niigata | 3 | 31 |
| 2015 | J3 League | Fukushima United | 2 | 35 |
Last 50 matches for Albirex Niigata while Yuji Hoshi was at the club (joined 2021-01-09). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–3 | FC Tokyo | Available |
| 2026-04-29 | JAP1 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2026-04-26 | JAP1 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2026-04-19 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–2 | Kyoto Sanga FC | Available |
| 2026-04-13 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–0 | Yokohama FC | Available |
| 2026-04-06 | JAP1 |
Vissel Kobe | 0–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2026-04-02 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–1 | Avispa Fukuoka | Available |
| 2026-03-29 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 3–3 | Gamba Osaka | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-03-15 | JAP1 |
FC Machida Zelvia | 1–0 | Albirex Niigata | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-03-08 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Tokyo Verdy | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-03-02 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Cerezo Osaka | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-02-26 | JAP1 |
Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-02-22 | JAP1 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 2–0 | Albirex Niigata | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2026-02-15 | JAP1 |
Yokohama F. Marinos | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | INJURED Cruciate ligament injury |
| 2025-06-29 | JAP1 |
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 0–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-06-26 | JAP1 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-06-22 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | Available |
| 2025-06-16 | JAP1 |
Kashima Antlers | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-06-01 | JAP1 |
FC Machida Zelvia | 1–3 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-05-25 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–2 | Avispa Fukuoka | Available |
| 2025-05-19 | JAP1 |
Shonan Bellmare | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-05-15 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 3–1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Available |
| 2025-05-11 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–4 | Urawa Red Diamonds | Available |
| 2025-05-06 | JAP1 |
Vissel Kobe | 3–2 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-05-03 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Available |
| 2025-04-27 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–3 | FC Tokyo | Available |
| 2025-04-20 | JAP1 |
Kyoto Sanga FC | 0–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-04-13 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Available |
| 2025-04-07 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–1 | Cerezo Osaka | Available |
| 2025-04-03 | JAP1 |
Júbilo Iwata | 2–0 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-03-30 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Kashiwa Reysol | Available |
| 2025-03-16 | JAP1 |
Tokyo Verdy | 2–2 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-03-09 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–0 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-03-02 | JAP1 |
Gamba Osaka | 1–0 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2025-02-24 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 1–2 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-12-08 | JAP1 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 0–0 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-11-30 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–1 | Gamba Osaka | Available |
| 2024-11-09 | JAP1 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-10-23 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–2 | Tokyo Verdy | Available |
| 2024-10-18 | JAP1 |
Yokohama F. Marinos | 0–0 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-10-05 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–4 | Kashima Antlers | Available |
| 2024-09-27 | JAP1 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 5–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-09-22 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–3 | Vissel Kobe | Available |
| 2024-09-18 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 3–0 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-09-14 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 3–1 | Shonan Bellmare | Available |
| 2024-08-25 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 0–0 | FC Machida Zelvia | Available |
| 2024-08-17 | JAP1 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 0–1 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
| 2024-08-12 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–0 | Kyoto Sanga FC | Available |
| 2024-08-07 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Júbilo Iwata | Available |
| 2024-07-20 | JAP1 |
Cerezo Osaka | 1–2 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
Teams faced most often by Yuji Hoshi'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 36% |
| Gamba Osaka | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 9% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 27% |
| Vissel Kobe | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 9% |
| Kashima Antlers | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 18% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 36% |
| FC Tokyo | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 9% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 50% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 30% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 30% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 10% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 40% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Senior debut season | |
| 2015 | 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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 313 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 37 | 587 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2017 | 30 | 851 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 2015 | 36 | 622 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.43 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J2 League
148 apps
15 G
11 A
J3 League
35 apps
5 G
2 A
Emperor's Cup
15 apps
3 G
1 A
J. League Cup
17 apps
1 G
1 A
J1 League
67 apps
0 G
4 A
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Frequently asked about Yuji Hoshi
Who is Yuji Hoshi?
Yuji Hoshi is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Albirex Niigata.
How old is Yuji Hoshi?
Yuji Hoshi is 33 years old. He was born on July 27, 1992 in Yokohama, Kanagawa.
What position does Yuji Hoshi play?
Yuji Hoshi plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Yuji Hoshi play for?
Yuji Hoshi currently plays for Albirex Niigata.
How many career goals has Yuji Hoshi scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Yuji Hoshi has scored 24 goals in 282 appearances.
What is Yuji Hoshi's market value?
Yuji Hoshi's most recent reported market value is €200k.