Yu Hoshide


Yu Hoshide is a Japanese football manager and former player, who is currently the head coach of Kaya–Iloilo in the Philippines Football League. He played as a midfielder and spent his career in Japan, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Philippines. He was the player-coach of JP Voltes during the 2016 season of the United [Football League (Philippines)|United Football League].

Career

Youth and college

Hoshide was born in Tokyo, Japan. At age five, he joined the local Takashimadaira Soccer Club. When he was in high school, he moved to Mitsubishi Yowa S.C. He then became an athletic scholar for Meiji University, where he studied political science.

YKK

Hoshide spent eight years with YKK AP in the third division Japan Football League before coming to the United States in 2008.

Harrisburg City Islanders

Hoshide signed for Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Second Division. Hoshide played 13 games and scored 1 goal during his year with Harrisburg, before being released at the end of the year.

Northern Virginia Royals

He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals in 2009.

Joe Public

In July 2009, Hoshide joined Joe Public of Trinidad and Tobago's TT Pro League, becoming the first Asian player in the league. While Hoshide became close friends with Fabien Lewis who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs was the one who introduced Hoshide to Inshan Flex Mohammed of the Soca Warriors Online, who in turn assisted him in obtaining a trial with the Eastern Lions. Hoshide was quite impressive on his first trial with the Pro League title chasers and as a result was offered a short-term contract.
His quick thinking and technical ability in midfield proved vital in helping Joe Public capture five titles that included the Big Six, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy last season.
Hoshide also became the first Japanese to take part and score in the CONCACAF Champions League with number 10 on his back.

Global FC

In August 2011, he signed for Filipino side Global F.C., and was immediately assigned as team captain. He made his debut in the 3–2 loss against Stallions in the opening match of the 2011–12 United Football Cup. He captained the Global FC in their 1st UFL Championship since the UFL became a semi-pro league. He won the Agility Award in the awarding ceremony.

JP Voltes

In January 2016, he signed for JP Voltes, a newly promoted team from UFL Division 2 together with his team mates from Global, Masaki Yanagawa and Satoshi Ōtomo.

Managerial career

While Hoshide was still playing with the JP Voltes of UFL Division 2, he also serves as head coach of the club. In 2019, Hoshide was appointed as one of the assistant coaches to Noel Marcaida at Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.

Honours

As player

Joe Public
Global
Individual
  • State Select – All Japan Champion; League Assist King: 2000
  • Japan Football League All Star – Myanmar/Indonesia Tour: 2003
  • State Select – All Japan Runner Up: 2003
  • United Football League Agility Award: 2012

As manager

Kaya–Iloilo