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Bio: Born in Nagasaki, Japan, the prospective footballer started out as a midfield player for his Nagoya Grampus' youth setup but by the time he had graduated to the first-team he was already converted to a central defender, between 2007-2009 he racked up 101 appearances for the J1 League side scoring 11 goals. In December 2009 the Japanese defender packed his bags and moved to Europe to play for Dutch Eredivisie club VVV-Venlo following in the footsteps of Japanese sensation Keisuke Honda. During Venlo's 2011/12 Eredivisie campaign the centre-back made 32 league appearances scoring a total of 5 goals, his bicycle-kick goal against PSV Eindhoven on 11 September 2011 was awarded Eredivisie Goal of the Season. The man from Japan would be on the move again, this time his destination was England, he agreed to join Southampton on a three-year contract ahead of the 2012/13 Premier League season. It was a harsh introduction for the Asian to English football as The Saints were thrashed 6-1 by Arsenal on his debut. The defender would eventually adjust to the climate and demands of English football and go on to represent Southampton for the next 7 seasons, appearing 189 times with 9 goals and 4 assists. On the international stage he made his debut for Japan on 6 January 2010 and has been a staple ever since, he has represented his country 95 times which includes appearances in the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
In August 2017 the centre back signed a contract with Southampton that nets him a whopping salary of 2.9 Million Euro (2.6 Million Pound) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns €14,376 (£12,697) per day and €599 (£529) per hour!
Per year
€2,900,000
£2,561,179
Per month
€241,667
£213,432
Per week
€58,943
£52,056
Per day
€14,376
£12,697
Per hour
€599
£529
Per minute
€9.98
£8.82
Per second
€0.17
£0.15
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Net Worth & Market Value
Net Worth
15.8 Million Euro (14 Million Pound)
Market Value
7.1 Million Euro (6.3 Million Pound)
The Japanese defender moved to England when he was 23 years of age and has been with Southampton FC ever since, his net worth is estimated to be around €15.8 million (£14 million). Now in the twilight of his career the man from Japan has a market value somewhere in the region €7.1 million (£6.3 million).
Yoshida Tattoo - Does he have one?
The Japanese defender flexing his muscles in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, and they seem to be tattoo free. (Image: Twitter)
Love Life - Single, Girlfriend or Wife?
Maya Yoshida Married -
When asked: "What is the one thing you cannot live without?" The man from Japan answered: "My Wife!" He is very private about his personal life and we couldn't find any pictures of the couple, so here is Yoshi with his second love, the football! (Image: Imgur.com)
Family - Get to know them
Daughter -
Yoshi playing with his daughter in the pool while on holiday in the Philippines. (Image: Instagram)
Yoshida Car - What does he drive?
Land Rover (Range Rover Velar)
A photo fit for an advert as the defender poses with his brand new Range Rover Velar under the misty blue skies. (Image: Twitter)
Land Rover (Range Rover Autobiography)
The Japanese hard-man is big on cars, here he is picking up another new pair of wheels, this time the almighty Range Rover Autobiography. (Image: Instagram)
House - Where does he live?
Location: Hampshire, England
The Japanese centre-back celebrates Christmas with new-born daughter and his wife (who is probably never in any of the pictures because she's the one snapping them!) (Image: Instagram)
Boots
On what boots does the Japanese number 3 of Southampton play?
Mizuno Rebula 2 V1 (Season: 2018/2019)
During the 2018/2019 BPL season the Japanese centre back plays on model Mizuno Rebula 2 V1.
Memes
We have collected the funniest memes on the web. Have a laugh! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYBddIUZH_A Watch the man from Japan do more than just defend, here are all the goals the Japanese centre-back has scored between 2011 and 2018.
