Yuta Mikado
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yuta Mikado | ||
| Date of birth | 26 December 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Fujimi, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Imabari | ||
| Number | 50 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2001 | Mizuhodai JSC | ||
| 2002–2004 | Fujimi Primeiro | ||
| 2005–2008 | RKU Kashiwa High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Ryutsu Keizai University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Albirex Niigata | 138 | (7) |
| 2014–2016 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 48 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | Avispa Fukuoka | 58 | (3) |
| 2018–2022 | Omiya Ardija | 144 | (4) |
| 2022– | FC Imabari | 92 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 January 2026 | |||
Yuta Mikado (三門 雄大, Mikado Yūta; born December 26, 1986) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder, captain and currently play for J2 League club, FC Imabari.[1] He is a versatile player who can play any midfield position and has also played as a right back.
Youth career
Mikado started attending Ryutsu Keizai University in 2005, where he helped the team capture a Kantō University Championship in 2008 as well as earning Player of the Year.
Professional career
After graduation from school in 2009, Mikado signed his first professional contract with Albirex Niigata. He made his debut on 26 September 2008 in a league match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.[2] Mikado started the match and played 90 minutes in a 2–1 victory.
In January 2014, he was transferred to the Japanese giant Yokohama F. Marinos.
After two seasons with Marinos, Mikado transferred to Avispa Fukuoka in 2016.
In January 2018, he opted to sign for Omiya Ardija.[3] He was appointed captain of the club for the 2020 season.[4]
On 26 July 2022, Mikado announcement officially transfer to J3 League club, FC Imabari for mid 2022 season.[5] On 10 November 2024, Mikado was brought his club secure promotion to J2 League for the first time in history from next season after defeat Gainare Tottori 0-5 in matchweek 36.
