Maya Yoshida (吉田 麻也, Yoshida Maya, born 24 August 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. He represented Japan at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World cups and also 2011, 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian cups, in addition to Olympic team at the 2008, 2012 and 2020 Club career Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has returned to the club to keep up his fitness during the MLS off-season. The 35-year-old, who made 194 appearances for Saints between 2012-2020, is currently playing for LA Galaxy who missed out on a spot in the MLS play-offs after finishing 13th in the Western Conference.
Maya Yoshida Southampton
Japanese defender Maya Yoshida scored his first goal for Southampton on Wednesday night, heading in a late consolation against Sunderland in the Capital One. Maya Yoshida signs new Southampton contract - ESPN You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version. Football Home Fixtures Ronald Koeman "very pleased" as Japan. Southampton defender Maya Yoshida tells the story of his unique international career after reaching a personal milestone of 100 caps for Japan.Subscribe to S. Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida captained Japan against Germany at the World Cup. (Image: (Photo by Pablo Morano/BSR Agency/Getty Images)) It has been a day of reminiscing for Southampton fans when it comes to the World Cup today (Wednesday).
“Love you all” Maya Yoshida to Saints fans as he moves to Sampdoria
Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year contract. A tribute to Maya Yoshida By Carl Anka Feb 19, 2020 11 For the early part of his Southampton career, Maya Yoshida trained with Southampton's full-backs instead of his fellow. There is not much Maya Yoshida hasn't seen in his time as a Southampton player. One of the founder members of the club's latest Premier League adventure, the unknown Japanese defender was plucked from obscurity after impressing for his country at the London Olympics in 2012, the year of Saints' promotion. Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has signed a new three-year contract with the Premier League club. The 29-year-old Japan international has made 138 appearances since joining from Dutch club VVV.
REACTION Maya Yoshida signs 3yeardeal
Maya Yoshida has signed a new three-year Southampton contract. The Japan centre-half was inside the final 12 months of his previous deal but has now committed to Saints until the summer of 2020. Maya Yoshida's contract at Southampton has now expired after almost eight years with the club. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) Maya Yoshida has delivered a heartfelt message for Southampton and the club's supporters after his time with the Saints came to and end.
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Japan defender Maya Yoshida has signed a new three-year contract with English Premier League club Southampton before heading to the Asian Cup. Southampton says the 26-year-old Yoshida, who has made 60 appearances since arriving in 2012, is now under contract until 2018. FORMER Saints defender Maya Yoshida is training at Staplewood during the MLS post-season break. The 35 year old is currently contracted to LA Galaxy, having joined the side in August, signing a.
Maya Yoshida enjoying life under new Southampton boss
Popular former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida turns 35 today, as we remember his top five goals for the club. Highlights Maya Yoshida, a former Southampton player, has returned to the club's training ground after spells in Italy, Germany, and the MLS. Yoshida spent eight years at Southampton,.