Yuki Shibata (柴田 勇輝) (born 15 January 1998) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for FC Tucson in the USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1998-01-15) 15 January 1998 (age 24) | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | FC Tucson | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Osaka Gakuin University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Tarancón | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | La Granja | 14 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Ibar Rožaje | 15 | (0) |
| 2021 | Michigan Stars | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Stumptown AC | 9 | (2) |
| 2022– | FC Tucson | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2022 | |||
After graduating at Osaka Gakuin University, Shibata signed with Spanish Tercera División side Tarancón,[1] and moving to CD La Granja in September 2018.[2]
In 2019, Shibata signed with Montenegrin Third League side Ibar Rožaje, making 18 appearances in all competitions and scoring a single goal in the Montenegrin Cup.[1]
2021 saw Shibata move to the United States, joining four-tier NISA side Michigan Stars.[3] After two appearances, he moved to fellow NISA club Stumptown AC.[4]
On 16 March 2022, Shibata signed with USL League One club FC Tucson.[5][6] He made his debut on 2 April 2022, appearing as a 75th–minute substitute in a 4–0 loss to Richmond Kickers.[7]
FC Tucson – current squad | |
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