Shodai Yokoyama
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 October 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking-midfielder / Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Geylang International | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2018 | Tokai University Sagami High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Albirex Niigata (S) | 24 | (5) |
| 2024-2025 | Hougang United | 32 | (5) |
| 2025– | Geylang International | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 September 2024 | |||
Shodai Yokoyama (横山 翔大, Yokoyama Shodai, born 14 October 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays either as an attacking-midfielder or winger for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International.
Club career
Youth career
Yokoyama was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He began his youth career with SFAT ISEHARA SC before moving to Tokai University Sagamihara High School. After graduating from high school, he joined the Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences. [1]
Albirex Niigata Singapore
In January 2023, Yokoyama signed his first professional contract with Singapore Premier League club, Albirex Niigata (S). He made his professional debut on 19 February 2023 in the 2023 Singapore Community Shield against Hougang United. He came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute and helped his team win 3–0. [2] Yokoyama made his Singapore Premier League debut on 25 February against the Young Lions. He came on as a substitute in the 75th minute and helped his team win 3–0. [3] Yokoyama scored his first professional career goal in a 6–1 thrashing win over Geylang International on 1 April.
Hougang United
Yokoyama then joined Hougang United on 10 February 2024.[4] He make his debut on 10 May in a 1–4 home lost to Lion City Sailors.
Geylang International
On 7 July 2025, Yokoyama alongside Hougang United captain, Nazrul Nazari, joined Geylang International after the expiration of their contract.
Honours
Club
Albirex Niigata (S)
Career statistics
Club
- As of 7 July 2025.[5]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 7 |
| Hougang United | 2024–25 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 6 | |
| Geylang International | 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 56 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 13 | ||
References
- ^ "List of registered players for Osaka University of Health and Sports Sciences". 9 September 2022.
- ^ Lee, David (19 February 2023). "Football: VAR makes Singapore debut as Albirex win Community Shield with 3-0 victory over Hougang United". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Match opening for 2023 season".
- ^ "Shodai Yokoyama will be joining Hougang United FC in 2024 season". Albirex Singapore. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "S. Yokoyama". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 6 March 2024.