SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

SHUICHI GONDA
SHUICHI GONDA
SHUICHI GONDA
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Number
#1
Nationality
Japan
Team
JAPAN (Asia)
Coach
HAJIME MORIYASU
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£550k

Name: Shuichi Gonda

  • Full name: Shuichi Gonda
  • Date of birth: October 3, 1989
  • Place of birth: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: Japan

Club career (selected):

  • FC Tokyo (2008–2015) — Developed through FC Tokyo youth and became first-team goalkeeper; won J.League Cup in 2009.
  • SV Horn (loan, 2016) — Short-term move to Austria.
  • S.C. Braga (2016–2017) — Played in Portugal, limited appearances.
  • Sagan Tosu (2017–2019) — Returned to Japan and was regular starter.
  • Portimonense S.C. (2019–2020) — Second spell in Portugal.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse (2021–present) — Continued J.League career (status may vary with transfers after 2024).

International career:

  • Japan national team debut: 2010.
  • Caps: Over 25 appearances for Japan (exact number may have changed after 2024).
  • Tournaments: Member of Japan squads at the FIFA World Cup (2014) and AFC Asian Cup (part of squads in various years); represented Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics as one of the senior call-ups (Olympic squad involvement varied).

Playing style & attributes:

  • Known for good shot-stopping, reflexes and command of the penalty area.
  • Comfortable with distribution and organizing the defense from the back.

Honors (selected):

  • J.League Cup: 2009 (with FC Tokyo)
  • Individual: Multiple selections to J.League Best XI lists at youth/reserve levels and recognition for domestic performances (specific awards vary by season).

Notes: Squad details, club affiliation, and appearance totals can change with transfers and matches after 2024; consult current databases (club websites, J.League, FIFA) for the latest statistics.