/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
Maya Yoshida
Born: August 24, 1988
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Nagasaki, Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F31%2Fjp.png "Japan"){kind=small}
JapanesePosition: Defender
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F45005892.png "Maya Yoshida")
© df11faces.com
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2020 | Southampton |
| → 2020 | Sampdoria (loan) | |
| 2020-2022 | Sampdoria | |
| 2022- | Schalke 04 | |
| International | 2010- | Japan |
Sports Mole has 300 articles about Maya Yoshida. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fgabriel-pec.jpeg "Gabriel Pec celebrates a goal for the Los Angeles Galaxy on November 24, 2024")
Preview:Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 8, 19:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmarco-reus.jpeg "Marco Reus of the Los Angeles Galaxy pictured on April 19, 2025")
Preview:Los Angeles Galaxy vs Club Tijuana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Leagues Cup clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Club Tijuana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 29, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fhouston-dynamo-head-coach-ben-olsen-on-july-5-2025-68796c1b300a7525546826.jpg "Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen on July 5, 2025")
Preview:Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS clash between Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 24, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fbruce-arena.jpg "Bruce Arena, manager of San Jose Earthquakes, on April 25, 2023")
Preview:San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS clash between San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 26, 20:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fjohn-pulskamp.jpeg "Sporting Kansas City goalkeeer John Pulskamp pictured on February 22, 2025")
Preview:Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 20:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fmohammed-sofo.jpeg "The New York Red Bulls Mohammed Sofo pictured on March 1, 2025")
Preview:New York Red Bulls vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 02:21
Preview:Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 25, 21:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fmarco-reus.jpg "Marco Reus in action for LA Galaxy on March 9, 2025")
Preview:Austin FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS clash between Austin FC and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 18, 02:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Ffranco-escobar.jpeg "Franco Escobar of the Houston Dynamo pictured on March 15, 2025")
Preview:Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 11, 00:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F09%2Fdean-smith.jpg "Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith looks on on February 25, 2024")
Preview:Charlotte FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F16%2FEric%20Ramsay.jpg "Minnesota United manager Eric Ramsay")
Preview:Minnesota United vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 13, 22:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F36%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "France striker Olivier Giroud warms up in September 2023")
AC Milan's Olivier Giroud 'verbally agrees move to MLS giants'
AC Milan striker and all-time France top scorer Olivier Giroud reportedly verbally agrees to sign for MLS giants Los Angeles FC.Mar 27, 13:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F11%2Fbradley-carnell.jpg "St Louis CITY SC head coach Bradley Carnell looks on on March 10, 2024")
Preview:St Louis City vs. DC United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between St Louis City and DC United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 23:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fpeter-vermes.jpg "Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes on September 17, 2023")
Preview:Sporting Kansas City vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Flos-angeles-galaxy.jpg "Los Angeles Galaxy forward Billy Sharp (27) celebrates his goal on September 11, 2023")
Preview:Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 22:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F08%2Fpellegrino-matarazzo.jpg "Hoffenheim coach Pellegrino Matarazzo reacts on February 25, 2023")
Preview:Hoffenheim vs. Schalke 04 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Schalke 04, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 7, 14:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F49%2Fjapcro_2.JPG "Japan players celebrate Daizen Maeda's goal against Croatia at the World Cup on December 5, 2022")
Preview:Japan vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Japan and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 22, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F09%2Fschalke-04.jpg "Schalke 04's Henning Matriciani and Moritz Jenz celebrates after the match on March 4, 2023")
Preview:Schalke 04 vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 9, 14:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F49%2Frandal-kolo-muani_1.JPG "Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal on October 26, 2022")
Preview:Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Schalke 04 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Schalke 04, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 19, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F48%2Flionel-messi_1.JPG "Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Australia at the World Cup on December 3, 2022")
World Cup Team of the Last 16 - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham
Sports Mole selects its World Cup Team of the Last 16, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.Dec 6, 21:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F46%2Fhajime-moriyasu.jpg "Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu before the match in September 2022")
Hajime Moriyasu: 'The future is bright for Japanese football'
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu says that his side can "take confidence" from their impressive display at the 2022 World Cup.Dec 6, 13:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F49%2Fjapcro_5.JPG "Croatia players celebrate qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Cup on December 5, 2022")
Croatia beat Japan on penalties to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
Croatia beat Japan on penalties following a 1-1 draw to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.Dec 5, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F48%2Fjapspa_2.JPG "Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022")
How Japan could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Croatia.Dec 3, 15:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F47%2Fgerjap_3.JPG "Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022")
How Japan could line up against Spain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Group E clash with Spain.Nov 29, 23:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F47%2Falvaro-morata.JPG "Spain forward Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 27, 2022")
Preview:Japan vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 29, 23:37
Hajime Moriyasu: 'Japan are learning from other countries'
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu says that his team want to 'build their own style by learning from other countries'.Nov 26, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F47%2Fgerjap_2.JPG "Japan's Hiroki Sakai in action with Germany's David Raum at the World Cup on November 23, 2022")
How Japan could line up against Costa Rica
Sports Mole looks at how Japan could line up in Sunday's World Cup clash with Costa Rica.Nov 25, 08:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F46%2Fjapan.jpg "Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022")
How Japan could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Group E clash with Germany.Nov 21, 10:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F45%2Fgermany.JPG "Germany players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 26, 2022")
Preview:Germany vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Germany and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 09:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F46%2Fjohn-herdman.jpg "Canada coach John Herdman during the match in September 2022")
Preview:Canada vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 15:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F44%2Ftakehiro-tomiyasu.jpeg "Takehiro Tomiyasu in Arsenal training on November 2, 2022")
Japan confirm squad for 2022 World Cup, including Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japan confirm their squad for the 2022 World Cup, with Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu available for the national side in Qatar.Nov 7, 21:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F38%2Fgustavo-alfaro.jpeg "Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro on September 23, 2022")
Preview:Ecuador vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Ecuador and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 25, 20:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fmarius-bulter.jpeg "Marius Bulter celebrates scoring for Schalke on August 13, 2022")
Preview:Schalke 04 vs. VfL Bochum - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Schalke 04 and VfL Bochum, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 9, 04:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F01%2Famine-harit.jpg "Schalke 04's Amine Harit celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 9, 2021")
Preview:Bremer SV vs. Schalke 04 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's DFB-Pokal clash between Bremer SV and Schalke 04, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 29, 15:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F05%2Fjapsau.jpg "Japan's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2022")
Preview:Japan vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F14%2Fintver.jpg "Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 9, 2022")
Preview:Inter Milan vs. Sampdoria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Sampdoria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 20, 19:33
Preview:Japan vs. Vietnam - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Vietnam, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 19:39
Preview:Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 22, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F10%2Fjuvspe.jpg "Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal with Dusan Vlahovic on March 6, 2022")
Preview:Juventus vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 14, 08:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Fsamint.jpg "Sampdoria's Maya Yoshida celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 12, 2021")
Preview:Sampdoria vs. Empoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Sampdoria and Empoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 17, 18:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}