Takuma Asano
Japanese footballer (born 1994)
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Key Takeaways
- Takuma Asano ( 浅野 拓磨 , Asano Takuma ; born 10 November 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Mallorca and the Japan national team.
- He went on to win the J1 League in his debut season, making one appearance in the process.
- He helped the side lift the league title for a second time in 2015, this time adding nine goals in 34 appearances.
- Arsenal On 3 July 2016, Asano was announced as Arsenal's second signing of the season, subject to a medical and international clearance.
- However, Asano was refused a work permit to play in the Premier League.
Takuma Asano (浅野 拓磨, Asano Takuma; born 10 November 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Mallorca and the Japan national team.
Club career
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
After attending Yokkaichi Chuo Kogyo High School, Asano joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the age of 18 in January 2013. He went on to win the J1 League in his debut season, making one appearance in the process.
Asano went on to win the Japanese Super Cup in 2014, while starting to break into the squad for the J1 League. He helped the side lift the league title for a second time in 2015, this time adding nine goals in 34 appearances. Due to his performances, Asano was named the J1 League Rookie of the Year.
Arsenal
On 3 July 2016, Asano was announced as Arsenal's second signing of the season, subject to a medical and international clearance. Manager Arsène Wenger described him as "a talented young striker and very much one for the future". However, Asano was refused a work permit to play in the Premier League.
Loan to VfB Stuttgart
On 26 August 2016, Asano was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season with an option for a further year. He made his debut in a 2–1 home loss to 1. FC Heidenheim two weeks later. On 9 April 2017, Asano scored a brace to give his side a 2–0 win over Karlsruher SC. He helped the team win the 2. Bundesliga and take promotion to the top flight.
On 22 June 2017, the loan deal with Stuttgart was extended for another season.
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