Yusuke Unoki
Japanese footballer (born 1996)
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Yusuke Unoki (宇野木 悠佑, Unoki Yūsuke; born 30 April 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yusuke Unoki | ||
| Date of birth | 30 April 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Kanto Gakuin University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | VfB Homberg | 8 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | 1. FC Kleve | 27 | (8) |
| 2020 | Kajaani | 7 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Kultsu | 7 | (1) |
| 2022 | NK Krk | ||
| 2023–2024 | Shinagawa CC Yokohama | ||
| 2024 | Davao Aguilas | 12 | (11) |
| 2024 | Hong Kong Rangers | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 December 2024 | |||
Youth career
Unoki was born in the Tokyo area, and played for the youth team of J-League Kashiwa Reysol all the way until the Under 18 Level.[3][4][5] In college, he played for the football team of Kanto Gakuin University.[6]
Club career
Germany
After graduating, he travelled to Germany to play football for lower league side VfB Homberg.[5][7] He was moderately successful and stayed there for one season, before moving to another German side, 1. FC Kleve.[8] He had his most successful stint yet, scoring 8 goals across 27 appearances in his only season at the club.[9][10]
Finland
In mid-2020, Unoki moved to Finnish side AC Kajaani. However, his time at the club was less productive, marred by the COVID-19 pandemic and various injuries.[8] In the latter half of the year he transferred to another Finnish side, Kultsu FC,[11][12][13] but likewise struggled for goals, being played on the wing rather than up front.[14]
Shinagawa CC
Unoki returned to his home country of Japan a year after having another brief stint abroad with Croatian side NK Krk.[9] He signed for Shinagawa CC Yokohama, playing with them for a full season before departing in early 2024.[15][16]
Davao Aguilas
In early 2024, it was reported that Unoki had signed a contract with Davao Aguilas of the Philippines Football League,[2] who were returning to the league after 6 years away. Unoki made his debut in the opening matchday, a 1–0 win over Mendiola,[17] scoring his first two goals in a 6–0 win over Manila Montet.[18] He had a successful season scoring over 10 goals for the club,[19][20] including a hat-trick against Maharlika Taguig.[21]
Rangers
On 2 October 2024, Unoki joined Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers.[22]