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Daiki Numa

Daiki Numa is a Japanese forward known for his football career across multiple Japanese clubs including Kyoto Sanga FC and Vonds Ichihara, plus a spell in Austria with SV Horn.

1. Overview

Daiki Numa (沼 大希Numa DaikiJapanese, born 2 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer who primarily plays as a forward. Born in Neyagawa, Osaka, Numa is known for his career trajectory through various Japanese clubs, starting from the youth academy of Kyoto Sanga FC, with notable spells at Gainare Tottori and Tegevajaro Miyazaki. He also gained international experience playing for Austrian club SV Horn before returning to Japan to join his current team, Vonds Ichihara.

2. Playing Career

Daiki Numa's professional football journey began in Japan's youth development system and has seen him progress through various league tiers, including a period playing in Austria.

2.1. Youth and Junior Career

Numa developed his skills within the robust academy system of Kyoto Sanga FC. His early training included participation in the NFA Jr (Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-12 SP course). He then advanced to Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-15, where he played from 2010 to 2012, before joining Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 from 2013 to 2015. During his time with the U-18 team, Numa attended Ritsumeikan Uji Junior & Senior High School. In recognition of his potential, in August 2015, he was registered as a Type 2 player for the Kyoto Sanga F.C. senior team, allowing him to participate in professional matches while still officially a youth player. This registration lasted until December of that year.

2.2. Club Career

Following his successful period in the youth ranks, Daiki Numa was officially promoted to the Kyoto Sanga FC top team for the 2016 season, an announcement made in October 2015. He made his professional debut and scored his first J.League goal on May 15, 2016, during a J2 League match against Ehime FC held at Ningineer Stadium.

For the 2017 season, Numa was sent on a developmental loan to Gainare Tottori, a club competing in the J3 League. This move provided him with more playing time and experience at a professional level. After the conclusion of the 2017 season, he returned to Kyoto Sanga F.C. In August 2018, Numa again went out on loan, this time joining JFL side Tegevajaro Miyazaki for the remainder of the year.

At the end of the 2018 season, Numa departed from Kyoto Sanga F.C. In March 2019, he made a significant move to Europe, signing with SV Horn, an Austrian football club. He played for one season in Austria before making his return to Japan.

In 2020, Daiki Numa secured a permanent transfer to Vonds Ichihara. The club competes in the Kanto Soccer League, a regional league in Japan. Numa has since become a key player for VONDS Ichihara, wearing the number 10 jersey.

2.3. National Team and Representative Career

Beyond his club endeavors, Daiki Numa has also had experience representing his region. In 2013, he was selected to be a part of the Kyoto Prefecture representative team that participated in the National Sports Festival of Japan.

3. Club Statistics

Updated as of 1 February 2024

Club PerformanceLeagueCupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupTotal
2016KyotoJ2 League611071
2017TottoriJ3 League30410314
2018KyotoJ2 League501060
2018MiyazakiJFL30-30
AustriaLeagueCupTotal
2018-19HornErste Liga10500105
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupTotal
2020V. IchiharaKanto Soccer League (Div. 1)731083
2021135-135
2022137-137
2023181-181
Career total in Japan (J2 League)11110121
Career total in Japan (J3 League)30410314
Career total in Japan (JFL)30-30
Career total in Japan (Kanto Soccer League)5116105216
Career total in Austria (Erste Liga)10500105
Career totals105263010826



In addition to league and Emperor's Cup appearances, Numa has participated in other official competitions:

  • In 2022, he played 2 matches without scoring in the National Social Football Championship.
  • In 2023, he took part in 4 matches in the Regional Champions League and 1 match in the National Social Football Championship, without scoring in either competition.