Ryo Shimazaki

Ryo Shimazaki (島崎 竜, Shimazaki Ryō, born 19 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL League One club New England Revolution II.

Ryo Shimazaki
Personal information
Full name Ryo Shimazaki
Date of birth (1997-04-19) April 19, 1997
Place of birth Kawasaki, Japan
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 New England Revolution II
Number 31
Youth career
2008–2016 Kawasaki Frontale
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 VCU Rams 69 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Portland Timbers U23s 8 (0)
2019 South Georgia Tormenta 2 8 (0)
2020– New England Revolution II 1 (0)
National team
Japan U16
Japan U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 July 2020

Career

Youth

Shimazaki spent eight years with the Kawasaki Frontale academy.[1]

College & MLS SuperDraft

Shimazaki opted to move to the United States to play college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016, where he played for four years, making a total of 69 appearances, scoring 7 goals and tallying 6 assists for the Rams.[2]

While at college, Shimazaki appeared for USL League Two sides Portland Timbers U23s in 2018,[3] and with South Georgia Tormenta 2 in 2019.[4]

On 13 January 2020, Shimazaki was selected 59th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew SC.[5]

Professional

On 16 January 2020, Shimazaki joined New England Revolution II ahead of the 2020 season.[6] He made his professional debut on 25 July 2020, appearing as a half-time substitute against Union Omaha.[7]

International

Shimazaki has represented Japan at under-16 and under-17 level.[1]

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References
  1. "Get to Know Revolution II | Ryo Shimazaki | New England Revolution".
  2. "Ryo Shimazaki - 2019 - Men's Soccer". Virginia Commonwealth University.
  3. "Statistics - 2018 Regular Season - USL League Two". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "SUPERDRAFT | Updates from the final two rounds of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Columbus Crew SC".
  6. "Revolution II adds four more players to USL League One roster | New England Revolution".
  7. "New England Revolution II vs. Union Omaha - July 25, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
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