Yōsuke Kashiwagi (柏木 陽介, Kashiwagi Yōsuke; born 15 December 1987) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a central midfielder.
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Club career
He played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Red Diamonds before moving to Gifu. He won the 2017 AFC Champions League with the Reds.
In 2023 announced his retired for the end of 2023 J3 League.
National team career
In July 2007, Kashiwagi played for the Japan national U-20 team in the 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he wore the number 10 shirt and played all 4 matches as the starting offensive midfielder.
In January 2010, Kashiwagi was called up to the Japan national team for the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers. He debuted against Yemen on 6 January 2011.
Club statistics
As of 20 February 2019
1Includes J. League promotion/relegation Series, J. League Championship and Japanese Super Cup.
National team statistics
As of 2 September 2011
Honours
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J.League Division 2: 2008
Urawa Red Diamonds
J. League Cup: 2016
Emperor's Cup: 2018
AFC Champions League: 2017
Japan
AFC Asian Cup: 2011
Individual
J.League Best XI: 2016
AFC Champions League Best Player: 2017
Personal life
In March 2016, Kashiwagi announced that he had married Nagisa Sato, a TBS announcer. He is not related to former AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi.