Players

Yuji Hoshi

update Updated April 17, 2026

Japan•Defensive Midfield

shield Albirex Niigata

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FC 26 Overall

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Yuji Hoshi is a 33-year-old defensive midfield at Albirex Niigata.

Born: Jul 27, 1992
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Height: 170 cm
Foot: Right
Contract Expires: Jan 2026
Starts on Record: 7

Career Record & Market Value

7 matchday squad inclusions on record. Contract expired Jan 2026.

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Substitutions

Position & Physical Profile

Yuji Hoshi lines up as a Defensive Midfield. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 91 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.

Height Profile

170 cm

Yuji Hoshi is 6 cm below the median height (176 cm) among Japanese defensive midfields, and ranks #11 tallest of 91.

Age Curve

33 yrs

Cohort median age: 26. 79 Japanese defensive midfields on the books are younger than Yuji Hoshi.

Preferred Foot

Right

Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed defensive midfield.

Club & Competition Context

Albirex Niigata

j1-league · Japan

Yuji Hoshi plays at Albirex Niigata in the j1-league (Japan).

Club Profile: Albirex Niigata

Stadium	Denka Big Swan Stadium (42,300 seats)
Head Coach	Rikizo Matsuhashi
Squad Size	32
Squad Average Age	26.9 yrs
Foreigners in Squad	4 (12.5%)
Net Transfer Record	€-325k

Competition: j1-league

Type	domestic_league
Sub-type	first_tier
Confederation	asien
Total Clubs	20

Japanese Teammates (23)

FAQ

How old is Yuji Hoshi and where does he play?: Yuji Hoshi is 33 years old, playing as a defensive midfield for Albirex Niigata.
What is Yuji Hoshi worth on the transfer market?: No current market valuation is on file for Yuji Hoshi. This is typical of academy and early-career profiles.
When does Yuji Hoshi's contract expire?: Yuji Hoshi is contracted to Albirex Niigata through January 2026.