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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Veteran leadership
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- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Masaaki Higashiguchi profile
- Current team
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Gamba Osaka
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 12 May 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Higashiguchi
Masaaki Higashiguchi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka
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Japanese J1 League | 11 Apr 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Gamba Osaka vs Bangkok United FC
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AFC Champions League 2 | 08 Apr 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga
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Japanese J1 League | 04 Apr 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka
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Japanese J1 League | 21 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka
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Japanese J1 League | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Bangkok United FC vs Gamba Osaka
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AFC Champions League 2 | 15 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
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Gamba Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama
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Japanese J1 League | 19 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka
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Japanese J1 League | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Kyoto Sanga vs Gamba Osaka
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Japanese J1 League | 29 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
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Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
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Japanese J1 League | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
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International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
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Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
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Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
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FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Masaaki Higashiguchi
Masaaki Higashiguchi is a 39-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Gamba Osaka in Japan.
Born on 12 May 1986 in Japan, Masaaki Higashiguchi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Masaaki Higashiguchi stands 184 cm tall and weighs 78 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Gamba Osaka fixtures are played, Masaaki Higashiguchi's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Bangkok United FC vs Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League 2 on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 12:15 UTC. Most recent fixture: Gamba Osaka 0-1 Cerezo Osaka in the Japanese J1 League.
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Frequently asked questions about Masaaki Higashiguchi
What team does Masaaki Higashiguchi play for?
Masaaki Higashiguchi currently plays for Gamba Osaka in Japan.
What position does Masaaki Higashiguchi play?
Masaaki Higashiguchi plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Masaaki Higashiguchi?
Masaaki Higashiguchi was born on 12 May 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Masaaki Higashiguchi?
Masaaki Higashiguchi represents Japan.
How tall is Masaaki Higashiguchi?
Masaaki Higashiguchi stands 184 cm tall and weighs 78 kg.
When does Masaaki Higashiguchi's team play next?
Gamba Osaka's next fixture is Bangkok United FC vs Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League 2 on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:15 UTC.
Is Masaaki Higashiguchi left-footed or right-footed?
Masaaki Higashiguchi's preferred foot is right.
Does Masaaki Higashiguchi play for the national team?
Masaaki Higashiguchi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Aolin Zhang Goalkeeper
- Asahi Uenaka Forward
- Daichi hayashi Forward
- Deniz Hümmet Forward
- Genta Miura Defender
- Ginjiro Ikegaya Defender
- Harumi Minamino Forward
- Issam Jebali Forward
- Jiro Nakamura Midfielder
- Jun Ichimori Goalkeeper
- Kanji Okunuki Forward
- Naru Nakatsumi Forward
- Philipp Max Defender
- Riku HANDA Defender
- Rin Mito Midfielder
- Ryo Hatsuse Defender
- Ryotaro Meshino Forward
- Ryoya Yamashita Forward
- Shinnosuke Nakatani Defender
- Shinya Nakano Defender
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