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Daiki Ogawa

Daiki Ogawa is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender, known for his tenure at Júbilo Iwata and currently with Matsumoto Yamaga FC.

1. Life and Background

Daiki Ogawa's personal background includes his birth in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and his physical attributes as a professional athlete.

1.1. Early Life and Education

Born on October 16, 1991, Daiki Ogawa began his football journey at a young age. He played for Motoyoshihara Azes before joining ACN Júbilo Numazu from 2004 to 2006. From 2007 to 2009, he was part of the Júbilo Iwata U-18 team while attending Iwata Higashi High School. He then continued his football development at Meiji University from 2010 to 2013, before turning professional. Ogawa is ambidextrous, preferring to use both feet. He is known by the nicknames だいきDaikiJapanese and たぬきTanukiJapanese. He stands at 68 in (172 cm) and weighs 161 lb (73 kg).

2. Club Career

Daiki Ogawa's club career began with his professional debut at Júbilo Iwata, and has seen him progress through various teams, including a loan spell and a recent transfer.

2.1. Youth and Amateur Career

Prior to his professional debut, Ogawa played for several youth and amateur clubs. These included Motoyoshihara Azes, ACN Júbilo Numazu (2004-2006), and Júbilo Iwata U-18 (2007-2009). He also played collegiate football for Meiji University from 2010 to 2013.

2.2. Professional Career

Ogawa's professional career officially began in 2014 when he joined Júbilo Iwata. His debut in the J.League occurred on October 26, 2014, in a J2 League match against Kyoto Sanga F.C. at Yamaha Stadium. Two years later, on April 24, 2016, he made his J1 League debut against Sagan Tosu during the J1 1st Stage 8th round.

In June 2016, Ogawa sustained a right knee anterior cruciate ligament injury and meniscus damage, which required approximately six months for him to return to training, limiting his contributions that season. However, he made a strong return, scoring his first J.League goal on April 21, 2018. This powerful middle shot against Vegalta Sendai in a J1 9th round match at Yurtec Stadium Sendai contributed to his team's victory.

For the 2021 season, Ogawa changed his jersey number to 5. During this season, he made 25 appearances and scored a career-high of three goals, playing a crucial role in Júbilo Iwata's J2 League championship and subsequent promotion back to J1.

2.2.1. Júbilo Iwata

Ogawa played for Júbilo Iwata from 2014 until his departure in December 2024. Over his tenure, he became a consistent presence for the club, particularly excelling in the 2021 season where his three goals from 25 appearances were instrumental in securing the J2 League title and promotion to J1. His initial J.League and J1 debuts were also significant milestones during his time with the club.

2.2.2. JEF United Chiba (loan) and Matsumoto Yamaga FC

On July 8, 2024, Ogawa was loaned to JEF United Chiba for the remainder of the 2024 season, where he wore jersey number 55. His loan spell concluded in December 2024, at which point it was announced on December 13, 2024, that his contract with Júbilo Iwata would not be renewed, leading to his departure from the club. On December 29, 2024, Ogawa officially transferred to Matsumoto Yamaga FC for the 2025 season, where he will wear jersey number 24.

3. Club Statistics

The following table details Daiki Ogawa's club performance, including appearances and goals, across various seasons and competitions in Japan.

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupLeague CupTotal
2014Júbilo IwataJ2 League4000-40
20152020-40
2016J1 League700040110
20172002150271
20182113060301
20192902010320
2020J2 League411-00411
202125320-273
2022J1 League1902040250
2023J2 League2006220282
2024J1 League30101050
2024JEF United ChibaJ2 League130--130
2025Matsumoto Yamaga FCJ3 League
Career total20752721612508



Other Official Matches

  • 2018: J1 Promotion/Relegation Play-off: 1 appearance, 0 goals

J.League Milestones

  • First J.League appearance: October 26, 2014, J2 38th round vs. Kyoto Sanga F.C. (at Yamaha Stadium)
  • First J.League goal: April 21, 2018, J1 9th round vs. Vegalta Sendai (at Yurtec Stadium Sendai)

4. Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Daiki Ogawa has earned significant club honors:

  • Júbilo Iwata
    • J2 League: 2021