Yuki Nogami

Yuki Nogami (野上 結貴, Nogami Yūki; born April 20, 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.^[1]

Yuki Nogami
野上 結貴

Personal information
Full name	Yuki Nogami
Date of birth	(1991-04-20) April 20, 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Nagoya Grampus
Number	2
Youth career
1998–2003	Wakasugi SC
2004–2006	Forza '02
2007–2009	Hozen High School
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2013	Toin University of Yokohama
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	Yokohama FC	130	(6)
2016–2022	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	158	(2)
2023–	Nagoya Grampus	66	(2)
Medal record Sanfrecce Hiroshima Runner-up J1 League 2018
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:37, 26 April 2025 (UTC)

Career

Nogami started playing football when he was in either the first or second grade, starting out as a forward. He tried out for FC Tokyo's youth academy, but wasn't selected, and instead went to Forza '02 and Hozen High School.^[2]

On 11 July 2016, Nogami was announced at Sanfreece Hiroshima, becoming the club's second summer signing.^[3] On 4 September 2016, he scored against Gamba Osaka in the J.League Cup, scoring in the 24th minute.^[4] During the 2017 season, Nogami played 24 league games and renewed his contract with the club for the 2018 season.^[5] During the 2018 season, he played 30 league games, and signed a new contract with the club for the 2019 season.^[6] During the 2019 season, he played 33 league matches, and signed a new contract with the club for the 2020 season.^[7]

On 2 December 2022, Nogami was announced at Nagoya Grampus.^[8] On 5 January 2025, his contract was renewed for the 2025 season.^[9]

Nogami has won the J.League Cup twice, once with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2022,^[10] and once with Nagoya Grampus in 2024.^[11] He has played over 150 J1 matches in his career.^[12]

Style of play

Nogami likes to give advice to his teammates.^[13] He believes his strengths are "heading, one-on-one situations, and build-up play.".^[14] As well as playing center-back, he can also play as a right back, or as a defensive midfielder.^[15]

Club statistics

Updated to 5 November 2022.^[16][17]

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J. League Cup		ACL		Total
2012	Yokohama FC	J2 League	3	0	–		–		–		3	0
2013			41	1	0	0	–		–		41	1
2014			41	5	1	0	–		–		42	5
2015			37	0	2	0	–		–		39	0
2016			8	0	–		–		–		8	0
2016	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	J1 League	4	0	2	0	2	1	–		8	1
2017			24	0	2	0	6	0	–		32	0
2018			30	0	1	0	4	0	–		35	0
2019			33	1	1	0	2	0	6	0	42	1
2020			30	1	–		2	0	–		32	1
2021			37	0	0	0	1	0	–		38	0
2022			25	1	5	0	13	1	–		43	2
2023	Nagoya Grampus		0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
Total			313	9	14	0	30	2	6	0	363	11

Honours

Club

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

• J.League Cup: 2022

Nagoya Grampus

• J.League Cup: 2024