Yushi Yamaya

Yushi Yamaya (山谷 侑士) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Danish 2nd Division side Akademisk Boldklub. His regular playing position is a forward or a winger.

Yokohama F. Marinos
Yamaya signed for Yokohama F. Marinos ahead of the 2019 season. He made his first appearance for the Tricolore in a J.League Cup match against local rivals Shonan Bellmare on 13 March 2019. He started the match and was then substituted by Noah Kenshin Browne in the 82nd minute of a 2–0 defeat. A month later he played the full 90 minutes and scored the opening goal in a 2–2 draw at home to V-Varen Nagasaki. He was also on the scoresheet in his third appearance of the campaign, a 4–0 rout of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 8 May 2019.

His first J.League appearance came as an 86th minute substitute for the Brazilian, Marcos Júnior in a 3–0 win away to Urawa Red Diamonds on 5 April 2019.

Geylang International FC
On 12 January 2023, it was announced that Geylang International had completed the signing of Yamaya.

AB
On 13 January 2024, Yamaya joined Danish 2nd Division side Akademisk Boldklub on a deal until June 2026.

Career statistics
Last update: 28 Feb 2023