Yūki Sōma
Yūki Sōma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Machida Zelvia, and the Japan national team.
Career
On 10 December 2019, Sōma made his international debut in a 2–1 win against China in the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. On 22 July 2022, Sōma scored his first 2 international goals in a 6–0 win over Hong Kong in the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship.On 1 November 2022, Sōma was included in Japan's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
On 11 July 2024, Sōma officially returned to Nagoya Grampus.
On 22 November 2025, he scored match winning goal in a 3–1 victory against Vissel Kobe in the final of the 2025 Emperor's Cup.
Career statistics
International
International goals| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 19 July 2022 | Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki, Japan | 1–0 | 6–0 | 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship | |
| 2. | 19 July 2022 | Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki, Japan | 5–0 | 6–0 | 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship | |
| 3. | 27 July 2022 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship | |
| 4. | 17 November 2022 | Al-Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly | |
| 5. | 11 June 2024 | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan | 4–0 | 5–0 | 2026 [FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification] |
Honours
Nagoya GrampusMachida Zelvia
Japan
Individual
- Toulon Tournament Best XI: 2019
- EAFF Championship Top goalscorer: 2022
- EAFF Championship Most Valuable Player: 2022
- J.League Best XI: 2025