1. Takuma Asano is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Mallorca and the Japan national team.
21 Facts About Takuma Asano
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Takuma Asano went on to win the J1 League in his debut season, making one appearance in the process.
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Takuma Asano went on to win the Japanese Super Cup in 2014, while starting to break into the squad for the J1 League.
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Takuma Asano helped the side lift the league title for a second time in 2015, this time adding nine goals in 34 appearances.
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On 3 July 2016, Takuma Asano was announced as Arsenal's second signing of the season, subject to a medical and international clearance.
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However, Takuma Asano was refused a work permit to play in the Premier League.
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On 26 August 2016, Takuma Asano was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season with an option for a further year.
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On 23 May 2018, Takuma Asano was sent on season-long loan to Bundesliga side Hannover 96.
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On 1 August 2019, Takuma Asano completed his move to Serbian club Partizan.
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Takuma Asano signed a three-year contract and was given the number 11 shirt, while becoming the first Japanese player in club history.
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Takuma Asano entered the field at the beginning of the second half instead of Filip Stevanovic and scored his first goal for the club in the 67th minute.
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Takuma Asano played in all European matches for Partizan this season and was the scorer in the draw with AZ in Alkmaar and in the victory over Astana in Belgrade.
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Partizan finished on second place in the Serbian SuperLiga, behind Red Star, and Takuma Asano scored four goals in 23 league games.
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Takuma Asano appeared in four games in the Serbian Cup, scoring two goals, both in the quarter-final match against Radnik Surdulica.
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On 23 June 2021, VfL Bochum 1848 announced the club have signed Takuma Asano who was on free agent.
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The dominant hosts made it three before the break as Takuma Asano chased through the Hoffenheim defence to slot past Baumann - with Antwi-Adjei providing his third assist of the game.
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On February 18,2024, Takuma Asano scored his seventh goal of the season, and first in seven career meetings with Bayern.
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On 6 July 2024, Takuma Asano joined Spanish side Mallorca by signing a two-year contract.
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Takuma Asano represented Japan at the 2016 Summer Olympics, netting two goals in the tournament, as the team exited in the group stage.
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On 7 May 2015, Takuma Asano was invited by Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic for a two-day training camp.
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Takuma Asano was called up to the team for the upcoming 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup.