Shuhei Mizoguchi

Shuhei Mizoguchi (溝口修平) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Kashima Antlers.

Youth career
Mizoguchi made his first appearance for Kashima Antlers Youth (U-18) aged 16 in the Japan Club Youth U-18 Football Championship, making four appearances en route to the semi-final of the competition before being knocked out by Sagan Tosu U-18s. The youth team reached the semi-final of the same competition in 2021, with Mizoguchi playing six games throughout.

Club career
In July 2021 it was announced that Mizoguchi would be joining the first-team squad of Kashima Antlers for the 2022 season. He made his debut on 18 May 2022, coming on as an 83rd minute substitute for Koki Anzai in a 3–1 J.League Cup victory against Gamba Osaka. In June 2022, he made the starting XI for the first time in a 2–1 Emperor's Cup win against Niigata University HWSC.

International career
In March 2022, Mizoguchi was called up to the Japan U-19 squad.