Takuma Asano

About

Professional winger and forward that was signed by the Japanese soccer club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2013. He was later signed by the Bundesliga football club VfL Bochum. During his professional career, he has also played for the Japanese men's national team. 

Before Fame

He initially began his soccer career playing for the Yokkaichi Chuo Technical youth club. He first joined the youth club in 2010. 

Trivia

He played for the Japanese national team during the 2022 World Cup. He scored the game-winning goal in Japan's opening victory against Germany. Fans can find snapshots of him in action on the soccer field on his popular asatakugram Instagram page. He also uses the page to post photos of him and his family.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Komono, Japan.

Associated With

He played alongside Maya Yoshida as a member of the Japanese national team during the 2022 World Cup.