Yuji Kitajima

Yuji Kitajima (北島 祐二, Kitajima Yūji; born 4 August 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka.

Yuji Kitajima
北島 祐二

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-08-04) 4 August 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Fukuoka, Japan
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Avispa Fukuoka
Number	25
Youth career
2007–2012	Azumano SC
2013–2018	Avispa Fukuoka
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–	Avispa Fukuoka	54	(1)
2023	→ Tokyo Verdy (loan)	28	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 September 2025

Career statistics

As of 24 June 2023^[2]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J. League Cup		Total
Avispa Fukuoka	2018	J2 League	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
	2019		5	0	1	0	–		6	0
	2020		8	0	0	0	–		8	0
	2021	J1 League	4	0	0	0	6	0	10	0
	2022		9	0	4	2	6	0	19	2
	Total		26	0	5	2	12	0	43	2
Tokyo Verdy (loan)	2023	J2 League	17	2	0	0	–		17	2
Career total			43	2	5	2	12	0	60	4