Maya Yoshida: Biography, Facts and Career
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Maya Yoshida (吉田 麻也, Yoshida Maya; born 24 August 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who captains and plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Yoshida formerly played for the Japan national team, making over 120 appearances. He was a member of the side's squads for the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018 and 2022, and the AFC Asian Cup in 2011, 2015 and 2019, winning the latter tournament in 2011 and finishing as runner-up in 2019. He was additionally part of Japan's Olympic football team at the 2008, 2012 and 2020 games.
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- Full name: Maya Yoshida
- Born: 1988-08-24
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q248141
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Who is Maya Yoshida?
Maya Yoshida (吉田 麻也, Yoshida Maya; born 24 August 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who captains and plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Yoshida formerly played for the Japan national team, making over 120 appearances.
What nationality is Maya Yoshida?
Maya Yoshida is Japan.
When was Maya Yoshida born?
Maya Yoshida was born on 1988-08-24.
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