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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Two-footed
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Japan international
- Low centre of gravity
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Yusuke Higa profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 15 May 1989 (36 years)
- Height
- 169 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- Y. Higa
Yusuke Higa 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 Yusuke Higa
Yusuke Higa is a 36-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 15 May 1989 in Japan, Yusuke Higa has been eligible for senior professional football since 2006. Yusuke Higa stands 169 cm tall and weighs 66 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Yusuke Higa'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 Yusuke Higa 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 Yusuke Higa
What team does Yusuke Higa play for?
Yusuke Higa's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Yusuke Higa play?
Yusuke Higa plays as a defender.
How old is Yusuke Higa?
Yusuke Higa was born on 15 May 1989, making them 36 years old.
What nationality is Yusuke Higa?
Yusuke Higa represents Japan.
How tall is Yusuke Higa?
Yusuke Higa stands 169 cm tall and weighs 66 kg.
Is Yusuke Higa left-footed or right-footed?
Yusuke Higa is comfortable using both feet.
Does Yusuke Higa play for the national team?
Yusuke Higa is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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