Katsunori Ueebisu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 April 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Júbilo Iwata | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2008 | Kushikino FC | ||
| 2009–2011 | Kagoshima Ikueikan Junior HS | ||
| 2012–2014 | Kagoshima Josei High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Meiji University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Kyoto Sanga | 28 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Oita Trinita | 32 | (1) |
| 2024 | Sagan Tosu | 20 | (0) |
| 2025– | Júbilo Iwata | 17 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 August 2026 | |||
Katsunori Ueebisu (上夷 克典, Ueebisu Katsunori; born 5 April 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Júbilo Iwata.
Early life and education
Ueebisu was born in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture. He began playing football in local youth teams before attending Kagoshima Josei High School. During his high school years, he played as a central defender and took part in national high school competitions.[1][2]
He continued his development at Meiji University, where he became a regular member of the team and attracted interest from professional clubs prior to graduation.[3][4]
Club career
Kyoto Sanga
Ueebisu joined Kyoto Sanga FC ahead of the 2019 season after graduating from Meiji University.[3] He made his professional debut in the J2 League in 2019 and made 28 league appearances for the club over two seasons.
Oita Trinita
In 2021, Ueebisu transferred to Oita Trinita. He played in the J1 League during his first season with the club and remained with Oita following their relegation to J2. Over three seasons, he became a regular member of the defence and scored his first professional goal in July 2023.[5]
Sagan Tosu
Ueebisu joined Sagan Tosu for the 2024 season.[5] He made 20 league appearances for the club during the season.
Júbilo Iwata
On 5 January 2025, Ueebisu was announced as a new signing for Júbilo Iwata.[6] He made his first start for the club in March 2025 in a league match against Ventforet Kofu.[7]
Style of play
Ueebisu plays primarily as a central defender. He has been described in Japanese football media as a player with pace, positional awareness and the ability to distribute the ball from defence.[5][1]
References
- 1 2 "[MOM1216]鹿児島城西DF上夷克典(3年)_スピード、判断力兼ね備えた九州屈指の万能型CB". Gekisaka (in Japanese). 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "第93回全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会 展望・後編". Coach United (in Japanese). 25 December 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- 1 2 "J1クラブからオファーも…明治大DF上夷は「熱量が嬉しかった」J2京都を選択". Gekisaka (in Japanese). 7 December 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "来季浦和内定の明大主将が見せた驚異のディフェンス！ 総理大臣杯決勝で見せた統率力は別格だった". Soccer Digest Web (in Japanese). 11 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "大分トリニータの最終ラインを支えた27歳のDFがサガン鳥栖に完全移籍。スピードと高精度のフィードを武器に新天地でどんな輝きを放つのか". Soccer Digest Web (in Japanese). 21 December 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "磐田が鳥栖DF上夷克典を完全移籍で獲得! 柏DF川口尚紀&名古屋MF倍井謙は期限付き移籍で加入". Gekisaka (in Japanese). 5 January 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "ジュビロ磐田、移籍後初先発で連敗止めたDF上夷克典とGK阿部航斗の甲府戦後コメント「とりあえずほっとした」". @S Shizuoka Shimbun (in Japanese). 17 March 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
External links
- Katsunori Ueebisu at Soccerway
- Katsunori Ueebisu at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)