is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Machida Zelvia, and the Japan national team.
Career On 10 December 2019, Sōma made his international debut in a 2–1 win against China in the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. On 22 July 2022, Sōma scored his first 2 international goals in a 6–0 win over Hong Kong in the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship.
On 1 November 2022, Sōma was included in Japan's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
On 11 July 2024, Sōma officially returned to Nagoya Grampus.
On 22 November 2025, he scored match winning goal in a 3–1 victory against Vissel Kobe in the final of the 2025 Emperor's Cup.
Style of play Somah is a dynamic winger distinguished by his explosive acceleration, low center of gravity, and dangerous crossing ability from wide areas.
Career statistics Club .
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNagoya Grampus2018J1 League910000——912019J1 League1611073——2442020J1 League312—41——3532021J1 League332204080—4722022J1 League34210101——453Total12384025580001613Kashima Antlers (loan)2019J1 League51000010—61Total51000010—61Casa Pia (loan)2022–23Primeira Liga112—10——1222023–24Primeira Liga3052030——355Total417203010—477Machida Zelvia2024J1 League1010000——1012024J1 League2992100——3110Total3910210000—4111Career total1982681295900025432
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsJapan201930202000202100202264202330202421202550202630Total225 International goals Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 19 July 2022 Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki, Japan 1–0 6–0 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2. 5–0 3. 27 July 2022 Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan 1–0 3–0 4. 17 November 2022 Al-Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1–0 1–2 Friendly 5. 11 June 2024 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan 4–0 5–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours
Nagoya Grampus J.League Cup: 2021
Machida Zelvia Emperor's Cup: 2025
Japan EAFF Championship: 2022, 2025
Individual Toulon Tournament Best XI: 2019 EAFF Championship Top goalscorer: 2022 EAFF Championship Most Valuable Player: 2022 J.League Best XI: 2025
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