is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for club V-Varen Nagasaki and the Japan national team.
Youth career
Iwasaki started with junior sides Kaneshiro JFC and JFA Academy Fukushima, before enrolling at the Hikone City Chuo Junior High School and later, Kyoto Tachibana High School.
Club career Kyoto Sanga
In August 2016, it was announced that Iwasaki would sign for Kyoto Sanga. He made an assist on his debut against Montedio Yamagata. Iwasaki scored his first league goal against Oita Trinita on 29 April 2017, scoring in the 70th minute.
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Iwasaki made his league debut against Nagoya Grampus on 30 March 2019.
Loan to Shonan Bellmare
On 30 December 2019, Iwasaki was announced at Shonan Bellmare. He made his league debut against Urawa Red Diamonds on 21 February 2020.
Loan to JEF United Chiba
Iwasaki was announced at JEF United Chiba. He made his league debut against Ventforet Kofu on 28 February 2021.
Loan to Sagan Tosu
On 12 August 2021, Iwasaki was announced at Sagan Tosu. He made his league debut against Urawa Red Diamonds on 14 August 2021. Iwasaki scored his first league goal against Kawasaki Frontale on 7 November 2021, scoring in the 3rd minute.
Sagan Tosu
On 14 December 2022, Iwasaki was announced at Sagan Tosu. He made his league debut against Shonan Bellmare on 18 February 2023.
Avispa Fukuoka
On 29 December 2023, Iwasaki was announced at Avispa Fukuoka. He made his league debut against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 24 February 2024. On 25 May 2024, Iwasaki achieved his 200th J League appearance after playing against Albirex Niigata.
V-Varen Nagasaki In December 2025, Iwasaki transferred to newly-promoted J1 League club V-Varen Nagasaki.
National team career
In May 2017, Iwasaki was selected in the Japan U-20 national team for the 2017 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches.
On 26 December 2017, Iwasaki was called up to the squad for the Under 23 AFC Asian Cup.
On 17 July 2022, Iwasaki was called up to the Japan squad to replace Yoshinori Muto. He made his debut against Hong Kong on 19 July 2022.
Career statistics
Club 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. 200 out of 289)
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKyoto Sanga2017J2 League35210–3622018J2 League33110–341Total6832000703Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2019J1 League8010100190Shonan Bellmare (loan)2020J1 League160–30190JEF United Chiba (loan)2021J2 League16010–170Sagan Tosu (loan)2021J1 League13100001312022J1 League3221021353Total4531021484Sagan Tosu2023J1 League3101020340Avispa Fukuoka2024J1 League38120204212025J1 League3413040411Total7225060832V-Varen Nagasaki2026J1 (100)121––121Career total268911023130210
Honours
International
EAFF Championship: 2022
Japan U-19 AFC U-19 Championship 2016
References
External links
Profile at Kyoto Sanga