Yuki Ohashi (大橋 祐紀, Ohashi Yūki, born July 27, 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers and the Japan national team.

Club career

He joined J1 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2018. He joined J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the 2024 season.

On 31 July 2024, Ohashi moved abroad for the first time, joining Championship side Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[2][3] He scored on his debut in a 4–2 win over Derby County.

International career

Ohashi made his Japan national team debut on 15 November 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. He substituted Kōki Ogawa in the 80th minute as Japan won 4–0.[4]

Career statistics

As of matches played 26 December 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shonan Bellmare 2018 J1 League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2019 J1 League 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
2020 J1 League 7 0 0 0 2 0 9 0
2021 J1 League 31 4 2 0 3 0 36 4
2022 J1 League 23 2 1 0 7 1 0 0 31 3
2023 J1 League 23 13 2 1 1 2 0 0 26 16
Total 90 20 5 1 17 3 0 0 0 0 112 24
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024 J1 League 22 11 1 1 4 4 0 0 27 16
Blackburn Rovers 2024–25 EFL Championship 22 5 0 0 2 1 24 6
Career total 134 36 6 2 23 8 0 0 0 0 163 46

References

  1. ^ "Yuki Ohashi" (in Japanese). Shonan Bellmare. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Rovers secure Sanfrecce star". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Blackburn sign forwards Gueye and Ohashi". BBC Sport. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Indonesia v Japan game report". ESPN. 15 November 2024.
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