Hiroshi Kiyotake
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 Kiyotake playing for Japan U23 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Hiroshi Kiyotake | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 November 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ōita, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Oita Trinita | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Meiji Kita SSC | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | FC Catiolla | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Oita Trinita | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Oita Trinita | 31 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Cerezo Osaka | 66 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 64 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Hannover 96 | 53 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Sevilla | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 162 | (23) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | → Sagan Tosu (loan) | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Oita Trinita | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Japan U20 | 5 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Japan U23 | 16 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2017 | Japan | 43 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:00, 23 March 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 28 March 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hiroshi Kiyotake (清武 弘嗣, Kiyotake Hiroshi; born 12 November 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for J2 League club Oita Trinita.
He played for Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
In the summer of 2012, Kiyotake signed a four-year contract with German club 1. FC Nürnberg.[3] During his time with the club, he played 64 matches, scoring seven and assisting 18.[4]
Kiyotake subsequently moved within the Bundesliga in 2014 to join Hannover 96 on a four year contract.[5]
On 24 June 2016, Kiyotake transferred to La Liga side Sevilla on a four year contract, following Hannover 96's relegation from the Bundesliga.[6]
On 1 February 2017, Kiyotake was announced at Cerezo Osaka.[7] On 23 December 2019, he renewed his contract with the club for the 2020 season.[8]
On 7 July 2024, Kiyotake joined Sagan Tosu on a six month loan.[9]
On 19 December 2024, the club announced it would not be renewing Kiyotake's contract for the 2025 season.[10]
On 21 December 2024, Kiyotake was announced at Oita Trinita.[11]
International career
Kiyotake made his Japan national team debut against South Korea on 10 August 2011.[12] He scored his first international goal against Oman national football team on 14 November 2012, scoring in the 20th minute.[13]
On 2 July 2012, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[14]
On 5 June 2013, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.[15]
On 12 May 2014, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[16]
On 15 December 2014, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.[17]
Personal life
His younger brother, Koki, is also a professional football player.
