1. Takehiro Tomiyasu is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal and the Japan national team.
44 Facts About Takehiro Tomiyasu
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Takehiro Tomiyasu featured for the side that reached the final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, and played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup.
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When he was eleven, Takehiro Tomiyasu was recommended for a trial at FC Barcelona Soccer Camp by his coach.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu impressed at the trial so FC Barcelona offered him a place on the club's youth academy, but it was difficult for him to relocate to Spain and the move was cancelled.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu impressed at the 2013's JFA Premier Cup, and was named in the Best Eleven as a result.
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At the start of the 2016 season, Takehiro Tomiyasu spent the first half of the J League season on the substitute bench.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu then helped Avispa Fukuoka three clean sheets in three matches between 29 July 2017 and 11 August 2017.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu later helped the club qualify for the J1 League Promotion Playoffs, having finished fourth place in the league.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2021.
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Between 23 September 2018 and 30 September 2018, Takehiro Tomiyasu kept three consecutive clean sheets in three matches.
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The transfer move was confirmed on 9 July 2019 and Takehiro Tomiyasu became the second Japanese player to join the club after Hidetoshi Nakata.
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Since joining the club, Takehiro Tomiyasu quickly established himself in the starting line-up playing at right back, and his performances impressed the Italian media and supporters alike.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu remained an integral part of the club once the season resumed behind closed doors.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu soon recovered from his injury and regained his first-team place, playing at centre back.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu's performances began to improve as a result of the tactical change.
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However, Takehiro Tomiyasu suffered a calf injury that saw him out for two weeks.
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On 31 August 2021, Takehiro Tomiyasu joined Premier League side Arsenal on a four-year deal, with an option for a fifth.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu became the fourth Japanese player to sign for the club after Junichi Inamoto and Ryo Miyaichi; others such as Takuma Asano never managed to feature in a competitive senior fixture for Arsenal.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu quickly became a fan favourite among Arsenal supporters.
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On 2 November, Takehiro Tomiyasu was selected as the team's monthly MVP for October by fan voting, making it his second award since September 2021.
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On 20 March 2024, Takehiro Tomiyasu extended his contract with the club until 2026.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu participated in the tournament, as the U16 side finished seventh place.
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In July 2014, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Japan U17 for the first time.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu participated in a number of matches for the side throughout 2015.
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In June 2015, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Japan U18 squad for the Panda Cup.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu played two times in the tournament, as the U18 side won the trophy, finishing first place.
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In March 2016, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Japan U-19 squad for the first time.
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In May 2017, Takehiro Tomiyasu was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2017 U-20 World Cup in South Korea.
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In May 2018, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Japan U21 for the first time ahead of the Toulon Tournament.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu went on to make four appearances for the side, as they were eliminated in the Group Stage.
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In June 2021, Takehiro Tomiyasu was named in the Japan squad for his first Olympic tournament, this time on home soil.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu previously expressed his interest in playing at the tournament.
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On 30 August 2018, Takehiro Tomiyasu received his first international call-up from the Japan national team for the Kirin Challenge Cup 2018.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu became the first teenager to start in the senior team since Ryo Miyaichi.
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In December 2018, Takehiro Tomiyasu was re-called to the Japanese squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu later played two more matches of the tournament, which saw the Samurai Blue reaching the final for the first time since 2011.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu later played three matches of 2019, helping Japan keep three clean sheets.
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Almost a year absent, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Samurai Blue squad on 6 October 2020.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu started three out of the four matches for Japan by the end of the year.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu made five starts for the Samurai Blue between 7 September 2021 and 16 November 2021, where he formed a partnership with Maya Yoshida.
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In November 2022, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the 26-man Japan squad that would compete in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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On 1 January 2024, Takehiro Tomiyasu was called up to the Japan's squad for the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu had been taken as a center back but was often used at full back offering both phases of play.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu was planning to follow in his sisters' footsteps by becoming a professional swimmer before switching to football instead, stating that he wanted to be a footballer.