Hiroyuki Abe (阿部 浩之) is a Japanese professional footballer who has played as a midfielder and winger. He is known for his creativity, dribbling and set-piece ability.

• Full name: Hiroyuki Abe
• Japanese: 阿部 浩之
• Date of birth: September 17, 1989
• Place of birth: Kagoshima, Japan
• Position: Midfielder / Winger (primarily attacking midfielder/left/right wing)
• Height: Approximately 1.73 m

Club career highlights

• Gamba Osaka (2012–2016): Abe came through the Gamba Osaka system (after university) and established himself as an important creative player. He was part of Gamba's successful teams and contributed with goals and assists.
• Vissel Kobe (2017–2018): Transferred to Vissel Kobe and continued to play in attacking midfield/wing roles.
• Nagoya Grampus (2019–2021): Joined Nagoya Grampus, where he continued to be used as an attacking option, contributing experience and set-piece delivery.
• Later career: After Nagoya Grampus, Abe has had further moves in Japanese football; check the latest club rosters for current status as transfers can change season to season.

International career

• Abe has been called up to the Japan national team and made appearances for Japan, though he has not been a long-term regular starter. He earned several caps and contributed mainly as an attacking substitute or rotational player.

Playing style

• Creative midfielder with good vision and passing range.
• Comfortable dribbling in tight spaces and able to play on either flank or centrally.
• Effective at set pieces (free kicks and corners).

Notable achievements

• Part of domestic cup and league campaigns during his time at Gamba Osaka and other J.League clubs — exact trophies and years vary by season.

This is a summary based on his career through the early 2020s. For the most current club, appearances, goals and latest status, consult up-to-date sources such as the official J.League site, club websites, or recent match reports.