Raiju Obuchi

Raiju Obuchi
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-07-21) 21 July 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Fukuoka, Japan
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Tegevajaro Miyazaki (on loan from V-Varen Nagasaki)
Number 23
Youth career
2011–2018 Sagan Tosu
2019 Pleasure SC
2020 Cerezo Osaka
2021–2022 Higashi Fukuoka HS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Cerezo Osaka U-23 1 (0)
2023– V-Varen Nagasaki 0 (0)
2024– Tegevajaro Miyazaki (loan) 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:12, 23 September 2024

Raiju Obuchi (大渕 来珠, Obuchi Raiju, born 21 July 2003) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Tegevajaro Miyazaki on loan from V-Varen Nagasaki.

Career

Early career

Born in the Fukuoka Prefecture, Obuchi began his career with Saga Prefecture-based side Sagan Tosu, before a short spell with amateur side Pleasure SC.[1] Having joined Cerezo Osaka, he was registered as a type 2 player in October 2020, making him eligible to represent the club in the J.League.[2]

High school

After one appearance in the J3 League with Cerezo Osaka's under-23 side, Obuchi left the club to enrol at the Higashi Fukuoka High School, stating that it was his dream to play high school football.[3] Having joined the high school squad on 7 March, he immediately established himself in the team, featuring at the Funabashi Invitational under-18 Tournament in the same month.[4]

Obuchi starred in qualification to the 2021 All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, scoring a decisive goal against the Iizuka High School in a 2–1 win.[5] Despite his side exiting the competition in the second round, he was noted as a stand-out player.[6] Ahead of the 2022 All Japan High School Soccer Tournament the next year, it was announced that Obuchi would join J2 League side V-Varen Nagasaki in 2023, following his graduation.[7][8]

Professional

Having joined V-Varen Nagasaki in early 2023, Obuchi struggled to establish himself in the team, and by June he had only featured briefly in the Emperor's Cup.[9] In January 2024, he joined J3 League side Tegevajaro Miyazaki on a season-long loan.[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of 23 September 2024.[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cerezo Osaka U-23 2020 J3 League 1 0 – – 0 0 1 0
V-Varen Nagasaki 2023 J2 League 0 0 1[a] 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Tegevajaro Miyazaki (loan) 2024 J3 League 8 0 0 0 1[b] 0 0 0 9 0
Career total 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 11 0
Notes
  1. ^ Appearances in the Emperor's Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in the J.League Cup

References

  1. ^ "祝！２種登録" [Congratulations! 2 types registered]. pleasuresc.blog100.fc2.com (in Japanese). 21 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  2. ^ "セレッソ大阪U-18所属選手 Jリーグ選手登録（2種）完了のお知らせ" [Announcement of completion of J.League player registration (type 2) for Cerezo Osaka U-18 players]. cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 16 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  3. ^ "何で福岡の名門・東福岡高校サッカー部を選んだの？「高校生活ラスト1年は自分の憧れだった高校サッカーをやりたいと思い」【2021年 第100回全国高校サッカー選手権 出場校】" [Why did you choose the soccer team of the prestigious Higashi Fukuoka High School in Fukuoka? "I wanted to spend my last year of high school playing high school soccer, which I had always dreamed of." [Participating school in the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Championship in 2021]]. yansaka.com (in Japanese). 5 November 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  4. ^ "「選手権に挑戦したいという想いが捨て切れず」３月７日に移籍を決断" ["I couldn't let go of my desire to challenge for the championship," and decided to transfer on March 7th.]. soccerdigestweb.com (in Japanese). 1 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. ^ "東福岡　MF大渕が2戦連続ヒーロー！延長激闘制し2年連続V　目指すは4度目の全国頂点" [Higashi Fukuoka MF Obuchi is the hero for the second consecutive game! After a fierce overtime victory, they aim for their fourth national championship.]. sponichi.co.jp (in Japanese). 15 November 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  6. ^ "大渕来珠選手を過去から徹底解説!!プレースタイル・成績・移籍・進路は？【東福岡/V・ファーレン長崎】" [A thorough explanation of Obuchi Raiju's past and present! His playing style, achievements, transfers, and future plans? [Higashi Fukuoka/V-Varen Nagasaki]]. soccer-youth.com (in Japanese). 15 January 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  7. ^ "大渕 来珠選手 新加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of new addition of Obuchi Raiju]. v-varen.com (in Japanese). 1 December 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  8. ^ "長崎、MF大渕来珠の加入を発表…昨年度C大阪U-18から東福岡に転入し選手権でもプレー" [Nagasaki announces the signing of midfielder Raiju Obuchi... Transferred from Cerezo Osaka U-18 to Higashi Fukuoka last year and played in the championship]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 1 December 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  9. ^ "ショートインタビュー：大渕来珠「結果を出して、リーグ戦に絡んでいけるように」" [Short interview: Raiju Obuchi: "I want to produce results and get involved in the league"]. targma.jp (in Japanese). 6 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024. (subscription required)
  10. ^ "宮崎が長崎のMF大渕来珠を期限付き移籍で獲得「必ずJ2に昇格しましょう！」" [Miyazaki acquires Nagasaki midfielder Obuchi Raiju on loan: "We will definitely get promoted to J2!"]. sportsbull.jp (in Japanese). 17 January 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  11. ^ Raiju Obuchi at Soccerway