Katsumi Yusa

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Katsumi Yusa
Personal information
Full name Katsumi Yusa
Date of birth (1988-08-02) 2 August 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Team information
Current team
 Primeiro Fukushima
Number 7
Youth career
2004–2006 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 (0)
2009 → Zweigen Kanazawa (loan) 8 (0)
2010 Sportivo San Lorenzo 0 (0)
2011–2013 ONGC 51 (7)
2013–2017 Mohun Bagan 121 (24)
2016 → NorthEast United (loan) 14 (1)
2017–2018 East Bengal 22 (7)
2018–2019 NEROCA 17 (6)
2019–2020 Chennai City 16 (6)
2021–2023 Fukushima United 1 (0)
2023 Primeiro Fukushima 2 (0)
2023 Presidency University 1 (0)
Medal record
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2007
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Katsumi Yusa (遊佐 克美, Yusa Katsumi, born August 2, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder[1] for Primeiro Fukushima.

Career

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Yusa debuted for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a 2-2 home draw against Gamba Osaka in the 2007 J1 League on 1 December.[2] Yusa also made two appearances in the 2007 J. League Cup. Sanfrecce Hiroshima finished third last of the 2007 J1 League table and were subsequently relegated to J2 League upon a 2-1 aggregate loss against Kyoto Sanga FC during the 2007 J.League promotion/relegation Series. Sanfrecce then claimed the 2008 J2 League having claimed 100 points in 24 matches, and were promoted to the 2009 J1 League. Yusa, however, was loaned out to Zweigen Kanazawa where he participated in the 2009 Japanese Regional Leagues.[citation needed]

ONGC

In January 2011, Yusa was transferred from Paraguayan División Intermedia side San Lorenzo to Indian I-League side ONGC.[3] He scored his first goal in the 2010–11 I-League season in a 4-0 home win against Hindustan Aero on 9 April 2011.[4] ONGC finished in 13th position of the 2010–11 I-League table and were relegated to the I-League 2nd Division for the 2012 season. Yusa stayed with ONGC during the 2012 I-League 2nd Division, scoring 6 times and helped them gain promotion back to the I-League at the end of the season.[5]

Mohun Bagan

On 1 May 2013, Yusa agreed to join I-League side Mohun Bagan for the 2013–14 I-League season. In the 2014-15 Season he captained Mohun Bagan to the I-league title and also won the Federation Cup.[citation needed]

NorthEast United

After three seasons with Mohun Bagan, Yusa signed with NorthEast United of the Indian Super League on loan from Mohun Bagan.[6] On 1 October 2016, Yusa made his debut for NorthEast United against Kerala Blasters and also scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory for his side.[7]

East Bengal F.C

After four seasons with Mohun Bagan, Yusa signed for arch rivals East Bengal for the 2017-18 I-League season.

NEROCA

Yusa joined I-League side NEROCA for the 2018–19 I-League season,[8] and scored few goals.

Chennai City F.C

Yusa joined I-League side and the champion team of 2018-19 I-League Chennai City FC this year.

Katsumi wears number 206 to commemorate Presidency University's journey

Presidency University, Kolkata

Katsumi as Presidency University player poses for pre match picture with the squad

In 2023, Yusa played for Presidency University on his return to Kolkata. It was marked by a celebratory match organised by Presidency University Mariners' Fan Club where he played for the Presidency team against Team Bengal All Stars. Slogans and celebrations echoed throughout the field in the end.

Career statistics

As of 24 February 2018[9][10]
Club Season League League Cup Cup[11] Continental[12] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mohun Bagan 2013–14 I-League 24 1 0 0 7 1 0 0 31 2
2014–15 I-League 20 7 0 0 8 1 0 0 28 8
2015–16 I-League 16 5 0 0 5 1 8 1 29 7
2016–17 I-League 18 4 0 0 5 1 10 2 33 7
NorthEast United (loan) 2016 Indian Super League 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 1
East Bengal 2017–18 I-League 18 6 - - 4 1 - - 22 7
Total 110 24 0 0 29 5 18 3 157 32

Honours

Mohun Bagan

References

  1. ^ "From the History Book". All India Football Federation. the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Gamba Osaka - 1 December 2007 - Soccerway". Archived from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  3. ^ Shrivastava, Ayush (21 September 2012). "ONGC FC 5-1 Kalighat MS - Bhowmick's side hand the Kolkatan qualifiers a thrashing". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
  4. ^ "ONGC vs. Hindustan Aero - 9 April 2011 - Soccerway".
  5. ^ "AIFF 2ND DIVN. I-LEAGUE 2012 ( FIXTURES & RESULTS )". kolkatafootball.com. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Yusa NorthEast United". NorthEast United FC (Twitter). Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  7. ^ "NorthEast United 1-0 Kerala Blasters". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  8. ^ Mukherjee, Soham (1 February 2019). "I-League 2018-19: Katsumi Yusa's brace helps NEROCA do the double over Indian Arrows". www.goal.com. Goal. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Katsumi Yusa". Mohun Bagan. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Y. Katsumi - Profile". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  11. ^ Includes Federation Cup, IFA Shield & 2014 King's Cup
  12. ^ Includes AFC Champions League & AFC Cup

Further reading

External links

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