How many caps did Maya Yoshida win for Japan?

Maya Yoshida won 126 caps for Japan, scoring 12 goals.

Which clubs did Maya Yoshida play for?

Nagoya Grampus (2007–2009), VVV-Venlo (2010–2012), Southampton (2012–2020), U.C. Sampdoria (2020–2022), Schalke 04 (2022–2023), LA Galaxy (2023–present).

Where does Maya Yoshida rank among Japan's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Maya Yoshida #13 of Japan's 33 greatest players of all time.

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13 / Japan · 2010–2022

Maya Yoshida

Caps · Japan

126

Goals · Japan

Life

1988

Clubs

Nagoya Grampus, VVV-Venlo, Southampton

#13

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 126 caps and 12 goals for Japan; club career at Nagoya Grampus, VVV-Venlo, Southampton.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q248141

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Career record

2007–2009	Nagoya Grampus
2010–2012	VVV-Venlo
2012–2020	Southampton
2020–2022	U.C. Sampdoria
2022–2023	Schalke 04
2023–today	LA Galaxy
Japan	126 caps, 12 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Japan checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Japan checked 4 October 2026

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Around Yoshida in the almanac

One rank above: Atsuto Uchida at #12.

One rank below: Shinji Okazaki at #14.

Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.

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