Michihiro Yasuda

Michihiro Yasuda (安田 理大) is a former Japanese football 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.

On 26 January 2022, Yasuda announced would be joining to Matsumoto Yamaga.

After leaving from the club, On 4 January 2023, Yasuda was announced would retirement from football after 16 years career as professional football.

National team career
In July 2007, Yasuda was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches as mainly left side back. In August 2008, he was elected Japan U-23 national team for 2008 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played 1 match.

In February 2008, Yasuda was elected Japan national team for 2008 East Asian Football Championship. At this tournament, on 17 February, he debuted against North Korea.

Club
Updated to 4 December 2017. 1 Includes AFC Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Europa League. 2 Includes Japanese Super Cup, Eredivisie Playoffs and K League play-offs.

International goals

 * Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.

Club

 * Gamba Osaka
 * Emperor's Cup (2) : 2008, 2009
 * J. League Cup (1) : 2007
 * Japanese Super Cup (1) : 2007
 * AFC Champions League (1) : 2008
 * Pan-Pacific Championship (1) : 2008

Individual

 * J. League Cup Most Valuable Player (1) : 2007
 * J. League Cup New Hero Award (1) : 2007