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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Junya Higashi profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 13 Nov 1997 (28 years)
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Higashi
Junya Higashi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Japan vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 05 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Ecuador
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Venezuela
|
International Friendly | 28 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Uruguay
|
International Friendly | 24 Sep 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Brazil vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 29 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
International Friendly | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Indonesia
|
AFC Asian Cup | 11 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
Thailand vs Japan
|
AFC Asian Cup | 16 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Qatar
|
AFC Asian Cup | 20 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
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About Junya Higashi
Junya Higashi is a 28-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 13 November 1997 in Japan, Junya Higashi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2014. Junya Higashi stands 176 cm tall and weighs 72 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Junya Higashi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Japan vs Brazil in the International Friendly on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10:15 UTC. Most recent fixture: Japan 2-1 New Zealand in the Japanese Kirin Cup.
Bookmark this Junya Higashi hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Junya Higashi
What team does Junya Higashi play for?
Junya Higashi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Junya Higashi play?
Junya Higashi plays as a defender.
How old is Junya Higashi?
Junya Higashi was born on 13 November 1997, making them 28 years old.
What nationality is Junya Higashi?
Junya Higashi represents Japan.
How tall is Junya Higashi?
Junya Higashi stands 176 cm tall and weighs 72 kg.
Is Junya Higashi left-footed or right-footed?
Junya Higashi's preferred foot is right.
Does Junya Higashi play for the national team?
Junya Higashi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Japan vs Brazil on Saturday 14 November 2026 UTC.
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