is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for club Shimizu S-Pulse.

Early and personal life

Takahashi was born in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture to a Filipino mother and Japanese father. He has two elder sisters, Maryjun and Yu, who are both models and actresses, and an older brother.

Yuji Takahashi (footballer)

On 15 February 2019, Takahashi married former AKB48 and JKT48 member Aki Takajo.

Yuji Takahashi (footballer)

Club career

On 30 August 2012, it was announced Takahashi would join Australian club Brisbane Roar FC on loan for the 2012–13 A-League. Takahashi would make his debut, albeit a short one, against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium, replacing Jack Hingert in the 90th minute. Takahashi played his second game for Brisbane Roar on 1 December 2012, coming on as a substitute.

Yuji Takahashi (footballer)

International career

Takahashi has represented Japan at both U18 and U19 levels and in late 2011 took part in 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.

Club statistics

.

References

External links

Profile at Shimizu S-Pulse

Profile at Kyoto Sanga

Profile at Sagan Tosu

1993 births

Living people

Association football people from Shiga Prefecture

Japanese men's footballers

Japan men's youth international footballers

J1 League players

J2 League players

J3 League players

Kyoto Sanga FC players

Kamatamare Sanuki players

J.League U-22 Selection players

Sagan Tosu players

Kashiwa Reysol players

Shimizu S-Pulse players

A-League Men players

Brisbane Roar FC players

Men's association football defenders

Japanese people of Filipino descent