# Yoshiro Abe

Yoshiro Abe (阿部 吉朗, Abe Yoshirō, born July 5, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.

## Early life

Abe was born in Niihama on July 5, 1980.

## Playing career

He joined J1 League club FC Tokyo from Ryutsu Keizai University in November 2002. He played many matches as substitute forward from 2003.
In 2005, he moved to Oita Trinita on loan. However, he failed to score in his appearances and returned to FC Tokyo in August. Although he played many matches in 2005, his opportunity to play decreased in 2006.
In 2007, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. However he could not play many matches.
In 2008, he moved to J2 League club Shonan Bellmare. He played many matches and Bellmare was promoted to the J1 league at the end of the 2009 season. Although he played all 34 matches in the 2010 season, Bellmare was relegated to the J2 league.
In 2011, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Ventforet Kofu. Although he played many matches, he could hardly play in the summer matches and Ventforet were relegated to the J2 league.
In 2012, he moved to J1 club Júbilo Iwata. Although he played many matches, Júbilo was relegated to the J2 end of 2013 season.
In 2015, he moved to newly promoted J1 League club, Matsumoto Yamaga FC. He made his debut for Matsumoto against Urawa Red Diamonds on the 4th of April 2015. He scored his first goal for Matsumoto against Kashiwa Reysol, scoring in the 90th+1st minute. He retired at the end of the 2015 season.

## Club statistics

| Club performance | Club performance | Club performance | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | Japan | Japan | League | League | Emperor's Cup | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | J.League Cup | Total | Total |
| 2002 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | 27 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 36 | 10 |
| 2004 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | 28 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 6 |
| Total | Total | Total | 55 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 76 | 18 |
| 2005 | Oita Trinita | J1 League | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Total | Total | Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| 2006 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Total | Total | Total | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 6 |
| 2007 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | Shonan Bellmare | J2 League | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 27 | 6 |
| 2009 | Shonan Bellmare | J2 League | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 48 | 10 |
| 2010 | Shonan Bellmare | J1 League | 34 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 10 |
| Total | Total | Total | 108 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 115 | 26 |
| 2011 | Ventforet Kofu | J1 League | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| Total | Total | Total | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| 2012 | Júbilo Iwata | J1 League | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | Júbilo Iwata | J1 League | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2014 | Júbilo Iwata | J2 League | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 24 | 3 |
| Total | Total | Total | 47 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 7 |
| 2015 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | J1 League | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| Total | Total | Total | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 308 | 55 | 22 | 9 | 46 | 4 | 376 | 68 |