Takahiro Koga

Takahiro Koga
古賀 貴大
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-03-11) 11 March 1999
Place of birth Saga, Japan
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Hougang United
Number 17
Youth career
–2010 Asahi FC
2011–2013 Tosu Nishi Junior High School
2014–2016 Tosu Kogyo High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Kyushu Sogo Sports College
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 V-Varen Nagasaki 0 (0)
2021–2022 Albirex Niigata (S) 48 (0)
2023–2025 SC Sagamihara 6 (0)
2025 FC Osaka
2025–2026 Albirex Niigata (S)
2026– Hougang United
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 2026

Takahiro Koga (古賀 貴大, Koga Takahiro; born 11 March 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United.

Club career

Albirex Niigata (S)

On 18 January 2021, Koga joined Albirex Niigata (S) from V-Varen Nagasaki.[1] In his first season, he won the Golden Glove award after keeping 8 clean sheets in 20 league games, at least three more than any other goalkeeper, and was also included in the 2021 Singapore Premier League 'Team of the Year'.[2][3] In his second season with the club, he helped them win the 2022 Singapore Premier League title. On 17 December 2022, Koga announced he would return to Japan. He kept 14 clean sheets in 55 games in all competition for Albirex.

SC Sagamihara

After 2 successful seasons at Albirex Niigata (S), Koga join J3 League team SC Sagamihara. On 3 June 2023, he made his debut for the club against Matsumoto Yamaga in a league match which resulted in a 5–3 loss. Koga went on to make another 4 consecutive appearances for the club. On 7 June, he played in the Emperor's Cup second round tie against J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, putting a string of saves.

FC Osaka

On 20 January 2025, Koga moved to another J3 League club FC Osaka on a year contract.

Return to Albirex Niigata (S)

On 25 July 2025, Koga returned to Albirex Niigata (S) ahead of the 2025–26 season.[4] He kept a crucial clean sheet, in a 2-0 win over Geylang International FC, in his first SPL appearance since rejoining the team.[5] However, it was announced that Koga will depart the club following the expiration of his contract.[6]

Honours

Club

Albirex Niigata (S)

Individual

Career statistics

[7]

Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata (S) 2021 SPL 2100000210
2022 2705010340
SC Sagamihara 2023 J3 60100070
Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Koga Takahiro (V Varen Nagasaki) will join Albirex for 2021 season!". FC Jurong Official website (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Football: Albirex goalkeeper Koga wins Golden Glove; FAS Awards list announced". The Straits Times. 7 October 2021. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Football: Hougang win big at FAS Awards Night as Tomoyuki Doi and Clement Teo named best player and coach". The Straits Times. 12 October 2021. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Takahiro Koga is coming to Albirex Niigata FC (S) for 2025-26 season!". Albirex Niigata Singapore Official website (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Benchwarmers save the day for Albirex Niigata in SPL win over Geylang International". The Straits Times. 2 February 2026. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Takahiro Koga to Depart Following Contract Expiration". FC Jurong Official website (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Takahiro Koga at Soccerway
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