Ryo Fujii
Hong Kong footballer
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Ryo Fujii (Japanese: 藤井 竜, romanized: Fujii Ryū; born 7 August 1996) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Cambodian Premier League club Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryo Fujii | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Hong Kong | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | South High School | ||
| 2011–2012 | Chivas USA | ||
| 2013–2014 | LA Galaxy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 19 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | LA Galaxy II | 58 | (4) |
| 2018 | Nyköpings BIS | 28 | (0) |
| 2020 | Global | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Kaya–Iloilo | 10 | (1) |
| 2023 | PSIS Semarang | 15 | (0) |
| 2023– | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng | 52 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 December 2025 | |||
Early life and education
Fujii was born on 7 August 1996 in Hong Kong to a Japanese father and a Korean mother.[2][3][4][5] At a young age, Fujii and his family relocated to Torrance, California where he was raised.[3][4] Fujii attended South High School and played for the school's varsity team for all 4 years.[6] He joined and played with Chivas USA's youth side for the 2011–2012 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season before appearing with LA Galaxy's youth side for the 2013–2014 season.[6][7][8]
With his background, Fujii was considered a top collegiate soccer prospect.[9][10] Fujii elected to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara after being recruited by head coach Tim Vom Steeg.[3][11] While there, he played college soccer as a member of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team.[12] He appeared in 19 games for the Gauchos and added 2 assists.[12] He was named to the Big West Conference All-Freshman Team following the conclusion of the season.[2][3]
Career
LA Galaxy II
In February 2015, Fujii turned professional by signing with LA Galaxy II of the United Soccer League.[13][14] By turning professional, he forfeited his amateur status and scholarship with UC Santa Barbara. Still, Fujii was the first player to sign for LA Galaxy under a new partnership with California State University that provided additional financial resources for schooling.[3][13][15][16] Jovan Kirovski, the one responsible for Fujii's path, is unaware of any previous similar agreements and that this may be the first of its kind.[4] During his first professional season, he made twelve appearances for LA Galaxy II with 1 assist.[17]
Nyköpings BIS
On 1 March 2018, Fujii joined Nyköpings BIS in Ettan Fotboll, the Swedish third tier.[18]
Global F.C.
On 25 February 2020, Fujii reportedly signed a deal with the Philippines Football League club Global but the club was banned by the Philippine Football Federation before the season could start.[19]
Kaya F.C.–Iloilo
Philippines Football League club Kaya–Iloilo announced on 8 April 2021 that they have signed in Fujii.[5]
PSIS Semarang
After a one month trial, Ryo Fujii was signed by PSIS Semarang to face the second round of 2022–23 Liga 1.[20] Fujii made his professional debut on 16 January 2023 in a match against RANS Nusantara at the Pakansari Stadium, Bogor.[21]
Awards and honors
Kaya–Iloilo
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng
