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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Yota Akimoto profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 11 Jul 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- Y. Akimoto
Yota Akimoto 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 |
Yota Akimoto transfer history (10 moves)
Shonan Bellmare
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Ehime FC
Shonan Bellmare
Shonan Bellmare
Ehime FC
Machida Zelvia
Shonan Bellmare
Shonan Bellmare
Machida Zelvia
FC Tokyo
Shonan Bellmare
Shonan Bellmare
FC Tokyo
Ehime FC
Shonan Bellmare
Yokohama F. Marinos
Ehime FC
Yokohama F Marinos U18
Yokohama F. Marinos
Japan national team
About Yota Akimoto
Yota Akimoto is a 38-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 11 July 1987 in Japan, Yota Akimoto has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Yota Akimoto stands 182 cm tall and weighs 85 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Yota Akimoto'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 Yota Akimoto 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 Yota Akimoto
What team does Yota Akimoto play for?
Yota Akimoto's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Yota Akimoto play?
Yota Akimoto plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Yota Akimoto?
Yota Akimoto was born on 11 July 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Yota Akimoto?
Yota Akimoto represents Japan.
How tall is Yota Akimoto?
Yota Akimoto stands 182 cm tall and weighs 85 kg.
Is Yota Akimoto left-footed or right-footed?
Yota Akimoto's preferred foot is right.
Does Yota Akimoto play for the national team?
Yota Akimoto is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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