Ariajasuru Hasegawa

Ariajasuru Hasegawa (Japanese: 長谷川 アーリアジャスール; Persian: آریا جسور; born 29 October 1988)[1] is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.

Ariajasuru Hasegawa
Personal information
Full nameAriajasuru Hasegawa
Date of birth (1988-10-29) 29 October 1988 (age 35)
Place of birthTsurugashima, Saitama, Japan
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Gainare Tottori
Number33
Youth career
2001–2003Sakado Diplomats
2004–2006Yokohama F. Marinos
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2007–2011Yokohama F. Marinos73(4)
2012–2013FC Tokyo60(8)
2014–2015Cerezo Osaka49(4)
2015–2016Zaragoza8(0)
2016Shonan Bellmare24(1)
2017Omiya Ardija16(0)
2018–2020Nagoya Grampus30(1)
2021–2022Machida Zelvia78(11)
2023–Gainare Tottori21(3)
International career
2006–2010Japan U203(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2024, 07:51 (AEST)

Club career

Born in Tsurugashima, Saitama, Hasegawa joined Yokohama F. Marinos' youth setup in 2004, aged 16, after starting it out at Sakado Diplomats.[2] In November 2006 he was promoted to the main squad ahead of the following campaign[3] and made his professional debut on 3 March 2007, in a 1–0 home win against Ventforet Kofu; however, he struggled severely with injuries during the year.

On 6 June 2008, Hasegawa signed a professional deal with Marinos,[4] and scored his first senior goal on 29 November, netting the last in a 2–0 home success against Tokyo Verdy. During the 2010 season he was also used as a forward,[5] but mainly as a substitute.

On 6 January 2012, Hasegawa moved to fellow league team FC Tokyo.[6] He was mainly used as a defensive midfielder by manager Ranko Popović and scored five goals in 2013; on 29 December 2013 he extended his contract with the club.[7]

On 16 January 2014, Hasegawa joined Cerezo Osaka, reuniting with former manager Popović.[8] He appeared in 30 matches for the side during his first season, scoring once.

On 2 July 2015, Hasegawa moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a one-year deal with Real Zaragoza and working with Popović for the third time.[9]

On 29 March 2016, Hasegawa returned to Japan and play for Shonan Bellmare.[10]

On 29 December 2017, Hasegawa signed for Nagoya Grampus.[11]

International career

Hasegawa represented Japan in the under-20 level between 2006 and 2010, being capped three times and scoring one goal. In December 2012 he got called up to the main squad by coach Alberto Zaccheroni for a friendly against Azerbaijan, but remained unused in the 2–0 win.[12]

Born to a Japanese mother and an Iranian father, Hasegawa is eligible to play for Japan or Iran,[13] though Japan does not recognize dual citizenship.[14]

Personal life

He was born to a Japanese mother and an Iranian father.[15]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 June 2019[16][17][18]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Yokohama F. Marinos2007J1 League20000020
2008813040151
20092103071311
20101921020222
20112312030281
Total73490161985
FC Tokyo2012J1 League28310407211416
20133255050425
Total6086090728311
Cerezo Osaka2014J1 League301302271424
2015J2 League19300193
Total494302271617
Real Zaragoza2015–16Segunda División801090
Shonan Bellmare2016J1 League2413021292
Omiya Ardija20171603030220
Nagoya Grampus20181802050250
20191210032153
Total3012082403
Career total260182704061431134228

Honours

References