# Katsumi Yusa

Katsumi Yusa (遊佐 克美, Yusa Katsumi, born August 2, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeiro Fukushima.

## Career
### Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Yusa debuted for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a 2-2 home draw against Gamba Osaka in the 2007 J1 League on 1 December. Yusa also made two appearances in the 2007 J. League Cup. Sanfrecce Hiroshima finished third last of the 2007 J1 League table and were subsequently relegated to J2 League upon a 2-1 aggregate loss against Kyoto Sanga FC during the 2007 J.League promotion/relegation Series. Sanfrecce then claimed the 2008 J2 League having claimed 100 points in 24 matches, and were promoted to the 2009 J1 League. Yusa, however, was loaned out to Zweigen Kanazawa where he participated in the 2009 Japanese Regional Leagues.

### ONGC

In January 2011, Yusa was transferred from Paraguayan División Intermedia side San Lorenzo to Indian I-League side ONGC. He scored his first goal in the 2010–11 I-League season in a 4-0 home win against Hindustan Aero on 9 April 2011. ONGC finished in 13th position of the 2010–11 I-League table and were relegated to the I-League 2nd Division for the 2012 season. Yusa stayed with ONGC during the 2012 I-League 2nd Division, scoring 6 times and helped them gain promotion back to the I-League at the end of the season.

### Mohun Bagan

On 1 May 2013, Yusa agreed to join I-League side Mohun Bagan for the 2013–14 I-League season. In the 2014-15 Season he captained Mohun Bagan to the I-league title and also won the Federation Cup.

### NorthEast United

After three seasons with Mohun Bagan, Yusa signed with NorthEast United of the Indian Super League on loan from Mohun Bagan. On 1 October 2016, Yusa made his debut for NorthEast United against Kerala Blasters and also scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory for his side.

### East Bengal F.C

After four seasons with Mohun Bagan, Yusa signed for arch rivals East Bengal for the 2017-18 I-League season.

### NEROCA

Yusa joined I-League side NEROCA for the 2018–19 I-League season, and scored few goals.

### Chennai City F.C

Yusa joined I-League side and the champion team of 2018-19 I-League Chennai City FC this year.

### Presidency University, Kolkata

In 2023, Yusa played for Presidency University on his return to Kolkata. It was marked by a celebratory match organised by Presidency University Mariners' Fan Club where he played for the Presidency team against Team Bengal All Stars. Slogans and celebrations echoed throughout the field in the end.

## Career statistics

    As of 24 February 2018
| Club | Season | League | League | League | League Cup | League Cup | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Mohun Bagan | 2013–14 | I-League | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| Mohun Bagan | 2014–15 | I-League | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 |
| Mohun Bagan | 2015–16 | I-League | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 7 |
| Mohun Bagan | 2016–17 | I-League | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 33 | 7 |
| NorthEast United (loan) | 2016 | Indian Super League | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| East Bengal | 2017–18 | I-League | 18 | 6 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 22 | 7 |
| Total | Total | Total | 110 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 157 | 32 |

## Honours

Mohun Bagan
* I-League: 2014–15
* Federation Cup: 2015–16