Michihiro Yasuda (安田 理大, Yasuda Michihiro, born 20 December 1987) is a former Japanesefootball player. He last played for Japan national team until 2011.
His younger brother Kodai is also a professional footballer playing for Ehime FC.
Club career
Yasuda was born in Kobe on 20 December 1987, and was raised in Suita, Osaka from the age of five. He joined Gamba Osaka from youth team in 2006. On 5 January 2011 a deal was announced between Gamba Osaka and Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. Yasuda is the first Japanese footballer at Vitesse Arnhem.[4]
On 26 January 2022, Yasuda announced would be joining to Matsumoto Yamaga.[5]
After leaving from the club, On 4 January 2023, Yasuda was announced would retirement from football after 16 years career as professional football.[6]
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