Genki Haraguchi


Genki Haraguchi is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Belgian Challenger Pro League club Beerschot and the Japan national team.

Club career

Urawa Red Diamonds

Haraguchi made his debut as a professional on 25 May 2008, in the J. League Cup match against Nagoya Grampus. He scored his first professional goal against Nagoya Grampus in a J. League Division 1 game on 12 April 2009.

Hertha BSC

On 25 May 2014, it was announced that Haraguchi had been signed by Hertha BSC. He scored his first competitive goal for Hertha on 16 August 2014 in a 4–2 win during the first round DFB Pokal game against FC Viktoria Köln. He scored his first Bundesliga goal on 14 March against Schalke 04 to put Hertha 2–1 in front.
In January 2018, Haraguchi joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan until the end of the season.

Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)

While on loan at Düsseldorf for the 2017–18 season, Haraguchi played a key role in helping the side gain promotion to the Bundesliga.

Hannover 96

On 11 June 2018, Haraguchi announced that he had reached an agreement to join Hannover 96 for the 2018–19 season.

VfB Stuttgart

On 30 January 2023, Haraguchi signed for VfB Stuttgart on an eighteen-month contract.
On 18 May 2024, VfB Stuttgart announced that Haraguchi will leave the club after this season when his contract expires.

International career

2011 AFC Asian Cup

Haraguchi was elected as one of the preliminary registration members on Japan's 50-man list.

2013 EAFF East Asian Cup

Haraguchi played for Japan in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. He played against China PR and South Korea for 71 and 90 minutes respectively, and helped Japan to win the championship for the first time.

2018 World Cup

In May 2018, Haraguchi was named to Japan's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
111 June 2015Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan4–04–0Friendly
229 March 2016Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan5–05–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification
36 September 2016Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand1–02–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification
46 October 2016Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan1–02–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
511 October 2016Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Australia1–01–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
615 November 2016Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan2–02–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
72 July 2018Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia1–02–32018 FIFA World Cup
820 November 2018Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan2–04–02018 Kirin Challenge Cup
913 January 2019Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1–01–02019 AFC Asian Cup
1028 January 2019Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates3–03–02019 AFC Asian Cup
1114 November 2019Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan2–02–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • 2. Bundesliga: 2017–18
Japan
  • AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2019
  • EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013
Individual
  • J. League Cup New Hero Award: 2011