Full name Yu Hoshide 2000–2007 YKK AP Weight 68 kg Place of birth Tokyo, Japan Name Yu Hoshide Education Meiji University | Number 93 Role Soccer player Current team Global F.C. Years Team Height 1.75 m | |
Date of birth (1977-08-16) August 16, 1977 (age 38) | ||
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Yu Hoshide (星出 悠, Hoshide Yū, born August 16, 1977 in Tokyo) is a Japanese soccer player currently playing for Global Cebu in the Philippines Football League.
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- Meiji University
- Harrisburg City Islanders
- Northern Virginia Royals
- Joe Public
- Global FC
- JP Voltes
- Career statistics
- Personal Honors
- Club Honors
- References
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Meiji University
Hoshide played for Meiji University, and spent eight years with YKK AP (currently known as Kataller Toyama of the J.League) in the third division Japan Football League before coming to the United States in 2008.
Harrisburg City Islanders
Hoshide signed for Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Second Division. Hoshide played 13 games and scored 1 goal during his year with Harrisburg, before being released at the end of the year.
Northern Virginia Royals
He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals in 2009.
Joe Public
In July, he moved to Joe Public F.C.. Joe Public became the first club in the T&T professional league to have signed a player from the Asian continent, more-so Japan. While Hoshide became close friends with Fabien Lewis (The former Naparima College defender) who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs was the one who introduced Hoshide to Inshan Flex Mohammed of the Soca Warriors Online, who in turn assisted him in obtaining a trial with the Eastern Lions. Hoshide was quite impressive on his first trial with the Pro League title chasers and as a result was offered a short-term contract.
His quick thinking and technical ability in midfield proved vital in helping Joe Public capture five titles that included the Big Six, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy last season.
Hoshide also became the first Japanese to take part and score in the CONCACAF Champions League with number 10 on his back.
Global FC
In August 2011, he signed for Filipino side Global F.C., and was immediately assigned as team captain. He made his debut in the 3–2 loss against Stallions in the opening match of the 2011–12 United Football Cup. He captained the Global FC in their 1st UFL Championship since the UFL became a semi-pro league. He won the Agility Award in the awarding ceremony.
JP Voltes
In January 2016,he signed for JP Voltes,a newly promoted team from UFL Division 2 together with his team mates from Global, Masaki Yanagawa and Satoshi Ōtomo. He is also simultaneously serves as head coach of JP Voltes.