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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Masaru Akiba profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 19 Feb 1984 (42 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Akiba
Masaru Akiba recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Masaru Akiba
Masaru Akiba is a 42-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 19 February 1984 in Japan, Masaru Akiba has been eligible for senior professional football since 2001. Masaru Akiba stands 173 cm tall and weighs 67 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Masaru Akiba's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Masaru Akiba
What team does Masaru Akiba play for?
Masaru Akiba's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Masaru Akiba play?
Masaru Akiba plays as a midfielder.
How old is Masaru Akiba?
Masaru Akiba was born on 19 February 1984, making them 42 years old.
What nationality is Masaru Akiba?
Masaru Akiba represents Japan.
How tall is Masaru Akiba?
Masaru Akiba stands 173 cm tall and weighs 67 kg.
Is Masaru Akiba left-footed or right-footed?
Masaru Akiba's preferred foot is right.
Does Masaru Akiba play for the national team?
Masaru Akiba is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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