Takashi Inui

• Full name: Takashi Inui
• Date of birth: June 2, 1988
• Place of birth: Oita, Oita Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japan
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
• Preferred foot: Left

Club career (selected)

• Waseda University (youth) – Youth development
• Oita Trinita (2007–2009) – Early professional years in Japan
• Cerezo Osaka (2009–2011) – J1 League performances that raised his profile
• VfL Bochum (2011–2012) – Move to Germany (2. Bundesliga)
• Eintracht Frankfurt (2012–2015) – Bundesliga experience
• Eibar (2015–2018) – La Liga; noted for technical ability, set-pieces and creativity
• Real Valladolid (2018–2019) – La Liga (loan/transfer spells)
• Cerezo Osaka (returned 2019–2021) – Back to Japan
• Sagan Tosu (2022– ) – Continued J1 League career

International career

• Japan national team regular from around 2009 onward
• Participated in major tournaments including the 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Known for set-piece delivery, dribbling and passing in the attacking third

Notable attributes

• Excellent left foot with accurate crossing and free-kick ability
• Agile dribbler with good close control and vision
• Versatile in attacking roles — can play both centrally and on the flank
• Experience across top leagues: J1 League, 2. Bundesliga/Bundesliga, and La Liga

Legacy

Takashi Inui is regarded as one of Japan's technically gifted attackers of his generation, particularly remembered for his successful spell at Eibar in La Liga where he showcased creativity and set-piece quality against high-level European competition.