Regarding the above matter, it has been decided that player Souma will completely transfer to FC Machida Zelvia.
Player Profile: Yuki Souma
◇ Name
Yuki Souma
◇ Place of Origin
Tokyo, Japan
◇ Date of Birth
February 25, 1997 (27 years old)
◇ History
Futa SC → Mitsubishi Yowa Chofu SS → Mitsubishi Yowa Chofu Junior Youth → Mitsubishi Yowa SC Youth → Waseda University → Nagoya Grampus → Kashima Antlers → Nagoya Grampus → Casa Pia AC (Portugal) → Nagoya Grampus
◇ Appearance Record (Domestic Appearances)
| Season | Club | League Matches | Cup Matches | Emperor’s Cup | ACL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nagoya (J1) | 9 (1) | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 16 (1) | 7 (3) | 1 (0) | – | |
| Kashima (J1) | 5 (1) | – | – | 1 (0) | |
| 2020 | Nagoya (J1) | 31 (2) | 4 (1) | – | – |
| 2021 | 33 (2) | 4 (0) | 2 (0) | 8 (0) | |
| 2022 | 34 (2) | 10 (1) | 1 (0) | – | |
| 2024 | 1 (1) | – | – | – | |
| Total in J1 | 129 (10) | 25 (5) | 4 (0) | 9 (0) | |
* 2018 JFA/J-League Specially Designated Player
(Goals in parentheses)
◇ Comment
“To the Grampus family, thank you so much for about six years since I was a specially designated player.
I believe that it was the coaches, staff, and teammates, along with everyone in the Grampus family, who have raised me to this point.
Representing the team Nagoya Grampus at the Tokyo Olympics and the Qatar World Cup is my pride, and my gratitude towards all of you will always remain in my heart and will never be forgotten.
As I looked into opportunities for an overseas transfer, the desire to play in a new environment and take on new challenges grew stronger.
Continuing to challenge myself is the most important thing to me as a player, which is why I made this decision. I am really looking forward to meeting you all in the stadium as an opposing player next time.
I was disappointed that I couldn’t fight alongside you in the last game against Kobe due to injury, but I was very happy to be able to reflect my thoughts into results in the match against Kashiwa Reysol and share in the victory.
Lastly, I sincerely appreciate everything. I can only express my gratitude.
I will do my best so that I can continue to be supported as a soccer player, no matter where I go. Thank you very much.”