Yuzo Iwakami (岩上 祐三, born July 28, 1989) is a Japanese professional football player who plays as a midfielder or defender for NPL Victoria side South Melbourne FC.
Iwakami holds the record for fastest goal scored in the entire J League system. He has over 350 career appearances, appearing mainly in the J1 League and J2 League.
Career
Born in the Ibaraki Prefecture, after graduating from Tokai University, Iwakami joined Shonan Bellmare as a specially-designated player for the 2011 season. On 30 September 2012, he officially joined Shonan Bellmare's first team from the 2012 season.
On 12 January 2014, Iwakami was announced at Matsumoto Yamaga on a permanent transfer. On 23 March 2014, he scored the fastest goal in J League history, scoring after 7 seconds against Kamatamare Sanuki, breaking the previous record of eight seconds by Hisato Satō. On 6 January 2015, Iwakami renewed his contract for the 2015 season after playing 41 league matches and scoring 8 goals during the 2014 season, where Matsumoto Yamaga were promoted to the J1 League.
On 25 December 2015, Iwakami was announced at Omiya Ardija on a permanent transfer.
On 8 January 2018, Iwakami was announced at Matsumoto Yamaga on a permanent transfer.
On 9 January 2022, Iwakami extended his contract with Thespa Gunma for the 2022 season, after playing 37 games during the 2021 season.
On 19 July 2023, Iwakami was announced at SC Sagamihara on a one year loan deal.
On 7 January 2024, Iwakami was announced at SC Sagamihara on a permanent transfer. On 27 November 2024, the club announced he would not be extending his contract for the 2025 season.
Style of play
Iwakami has been utilized as a right wing-back.
Club statistics Updated to 24 February 2019.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 184 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 45 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Cup League Cup Total2009Tokai University--20-202011Shonan BellmareJ2 League1000-10201221520-2352013J1 League91-401312013Matsumoto YamagaJ2 League13220-152201441810-4282015J1 League33420103642016Omiya Ardija2012050271201726030423322018Matsumoto YamagaJ2 League38500-385Total2022614014223128
References
External links Profile at Omiya Ardija Profile at Matsumoto Yamaga