Yojiro Takahagi (髙萩 洋次郎) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays primarily as a attacking-midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S), whom he vice-captains and the Japan national team. Mainly an attacking-midfielder, he is also capable of playing as a central-midfielder, defensive-midfielder or occasionally as a striker and winger.

Club career

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Takahagi started his professional career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, a club he previously played with at youth levels. In 2006, Takahagi played a full season on loan with Ehime FC, before returning to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2007.

Western Sydney Wanderers

On 14 January 2015, Takahagi signed with Western Sydney Wanderers for their 2015 AFC Champions League campaign. He was released by the Wanderers on 6 June 2015.

FC Seoul

On 16 June 2015, Takahagi joined South Korean side FC Seoul in K League Classic.

Albirex Niigata (Singapore)

On 25 December 2023, Takahagi was announced as Albirex Niigata Singapore's new signing for the upcoming 2024–25 Singapore Premier League season.

Club statistics

1 Includes Japanese Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

National team statistics

Honours

Club

Japan

Individual