https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPDEMkIEuLW/?igsh=M281aGtrdnplZXJv is a Japanese professional footballer who last played as a winger for A-League club Wellington Phoenix.
Primarily known for his time at Shimizu S-Pulse, Ishige has over 250 league appearances in his career.
Career Shimizu S-Pulse and loans In November 2011, Ishige became the fifth Japanese player and the first Shimizu S-Pulse player to win the Asian Youth Player of the Year award. On 30 March 2012, he signed a professional C contract as a type-2 player with Shimizu S-Pulse. Ishige scored his first league goal against RB Omiya Ardija on 2 March 2013, scoring in the 74th minute.
On 14 March 2015, Ishige was announced at the J.League Under-22 team on a temporary loan spell.
On 30 December 2016, Ishige was announced at Fagiano Okayama on a one year loan spell.
On 25 July 2021, Ishige was announced on a second loan spell at Fagiano Okayama. He made 14 league appearances and scored 6 goals during his second loan spell with the club.
Gamba Osaka On 27 December 2021, Ishige was announced at Gamba Osaka on a permanent transfer.
Wellington Phoenix On 2 September 2024, Ishige was announced at Wellington Phoenix on a two year contract. On 22 December 2024, he scored his second league goal, a bicycle kick against Western Sydney Wanderers in the 59th minute.
On 2 November 2025, in a match against the , Ishige suffered an ACL rupture. On 7 November, the Phoenix confirmed the injury ruled him out for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Ishige had featured in all 29 A-League Men matches for the Phoenix since joining the club in 2024, and led the season with eight assists in his first campaign with the club. On 16 January 2026, Ishige's contract with the Wellington Phoenix was mutually terminated.
International career
In June 2011, Ishige was called up to the Japan U-17 national team for the 2011 U-17 World Cup. He scored two goals and assisted the third in a win over New Zealand.
On 2 June 2014, Ishige was called up to the Japan U21 national team for a training camp.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup League cup Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup TotalShimizu S-Pulse2012J1 League16030912812013322306241420142225020292201511311301542016J2 League23130–2612018J1 League2922000312201960003090202020001131202100001010Total1411017125418315J.League U-22 Selection (loan)2014J3 League2100–2120156100–61Total82000082Fagiano Okayama (loan)2017J2 League31200–312202114610–156Total4581000468Gamba Osaka2022J1 League40002060 Career total1982018127424325
Honours
Individual Asian Young Footballer of the Year (1) : 2011 J. League Cup New Hero Award (1) : 2012
References
External links
Profile at Gamba Osaka