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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Two-footed
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Japan international
- Low centre of gravity
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Naotake Hanyu profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 22 Dec 1979 (46 years)
- Height
- 167 cm
- Weight
- 62 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- N. Hanyu
Naotake Hanyu 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 |
Naotake Hanyu transfer history (7 moves)
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About Naotake Hanyu
Naotake Hanyu is a 46-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 22 December 1979 in Japan, Naotake Hanyu has been eligible for senior professional football since 1996. Naotake Hanyu stands 167 cm tall and weighs 62 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Naotake Hanyu'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.
Bookmark this Naotake Hanyu hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Naotake Hanyu
What team does Naotake Hanyu play for?
Naotake Hanyu's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Naotake Hanyu play?
Naotake Hanyu plays as a midfielder.
How old is Naotake Hanyu?
Naotake Hanyu was born on 22 December 1979, making them 46 years old.
What nationality is Naotake Hanyu?
Naotake Hanyu represents Japan.
How tall is Naotake Hanyu?
Naotake Hanyu stands 167 cm tall and weighs 62 kg.
Is Naotake Hanyu left-footed or right-footed?
Naotake Hanyu is comfortable using both feet.
Does Naotake Hanyu play for the national team?
Naotake Hanyu is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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