Hotaru Yamaguchi
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Japan•Defensive Midfieldshield V-Varen Nagasaki
Market Value
€300k
Peak Value
€2M
FC 26 Overall
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Career Apps
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Hotaru Yamaguchi is a 35-year-old defensive midfield at V-Varen Nagasaki and a current market value of €300k.
- Born
- Oct 6, 1990
- Birthplace
- Nabari, Mie, Japan
- Height
- 174 cm
- Foot
- Right
- Contract Expires
- Jan 2026
- Starts on Record
- 6
Career Record & Market Value
Transfermarkt logs 6 competitive appearances, 0 goals, 0 assists, and 410 minutes on the pitch. Disciplinary: 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards. Peak valuation: €2M. Current market value: €300k. Contract expired Jan 2026.
Match-Event Breakdown
Substitutions
3
Cards
1
Market Value Trend
Transfer Timeline
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-20 | Vissel Kobe | V-V. Nagasaki | — | €550k |
| 2019-01-07 | Cerezo Osaka | Vissel Kobe | — | €2M |
| 2016-07-01 | Hannover 96 | Cerezo Osaka | €1.5M | €1.5M |
| 2016-01-01 | Cerezo Osaka | Hannover 96 | €1M | €1.5M |
| 2009-02-01 | Cerezo U18 | Cerezo Osaka | — | — |
Position & Physical Profile
Hotaru Yamaguchi lines up as a Defensive Midfield. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 91 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.
Height Profile
174 cm
Hotaru Yamaguchi is 2 cm below the median height (176 cm) among Japanese defensive midfields, and ranks #34 tallest of 91.
Valuation Cohort
#43
Hotaru Yamaguchi values at €300k, placing him in the 33rd percentile of 64 Japanese defensive midfields with a recorded valuation.
Age Curve
35 yrs
Cohort median age: 26. 85 Japanese defensive midfields on the books are younger than Hotaru Yamaguchi.
Preferred Foot
Right
Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed defensive midfield.
Japan National-Team Context
Hotaru Yamaguchi has 48 senior international caps for Japan, with 3 goals.
International Goals (Career)
| Date | Fixture | Minute | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-06 | Japan vs Iraq | 90′ |
Japan Senior Team Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | 389 | 168 | 235 | 49% |
Recent Japan Fixtures
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Japan | Sweden | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-20 | Tunisia | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-14 | Netherlands | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-03-31 | England | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
| 2026-03-28 | Scotland | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
FAQ
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How old is Hotaru Yamaguchi and where does he play?
- Hotaru Yamaguchi is 35 years old, playing as a defensive midfield for V-Varen Nagasaki.
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What is Hotaru Yamaguchi worth on the transfer market?
- Transfermarkt currently values Hotaru Yamaguchi at €300k. Highest recorded valuation: €2M.
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How many career appearances does Hotaru Yamaguchi have?
- Hotaru Yamaguchi has logged 6 competitive appearances and 0 goals on record.
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When does Hotaru Yamaguchi's contract expire?
- Hotaru Yamaguchi is contracted to V-Varen Nagasaki through January 2026.