Atsuto Uchida

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| name = Atsuto Uchida
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| image = Uchida Schalke 2015.jpg

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| caption = Uchida training with Schalke 04 in 2015

| full_name = Atsuto Uchida{{Cite news | title = FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: List of Players | url = https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100616010702/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf | url-status = dead | archive-date = 16 June 2010 | publisher = FIFA | page = 16 | date = 4 June 2010 | access-date = 20 April 2014}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|3|27|df=y}}

| birth_place = Kannami, Shizuoka, Japan

| height = 1.76m{{cite web|title=National Team Squad|url=http://www.jfa.or.jp/eng/national_team/squad/|work=jfa.or.jp|publisher=Japan Football Association|access-date=15 January 2014}}

| currentclub =

| position = Right-back

| youthyears1 = 2003–2005

| youthclubs1 = Shimizu Higashi High School

| years1 = 2006–2010

| clubs1 = Kashima Antlers

| caps1 = 124

| goals1 = 3

| years2 = 2010–2017

| clubs2 = Schalke 04

| caps2 = 104

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2017–2018

| clubs3 = Union Berlin

| caps3 = 2

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2018–2020

| clubs4 = Kashima Antlers

| caps4 = 24

| goals4 = 0

| totalcaps = 252

| totalgoals = 4

| nationalyears1 = 2005–2007

| nationalteam1 = Japan U20

| nationalcaps1 = 12

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2007–2008

| nationalteam2 = Japan U23

| nationalcaps2 = 8

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| nationalyears3 = 2008–2015

| nationalteam3 = Japan

| nationalcaps3 = 74

| nationalgoals3 = 2

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{{nihongo|Atsuto Uchida|内田篤人|Uchida Atsuto|born 27 March 1988}} is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a right-back.

Uchida started his career with Kashima Antlers, making his debut in 2006 at the age of 17. After four years and three J1 League Titles, Uchida moved to Germany with Schalke 04 in 2010 for €1.3 million. With Schalke, Uchida won the 2010–11 DFB-Pokal, and was named in the Bundesliga team of the season twice from 2012 to 2014. He later played in the 2. Bundesliga with Union Berlin before returning to Japan with his first club Kashima Antlers, where he retired in 2020.

Uchida made his first appearance for the Japan national team in January 2008, and went on to make 74 appearances and score two goals for his country, representing them in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

He is widely regarded as one of the best Asian right backs of all time. However, too many long-term injuries forced him to retired at the age of 32.

Club career

=Kashima Antlers=

Born in Kannami, Shizuoka, Japan, Uchida was educated at and played for Shimizu Higashi High School.{{cite news |script-title=ja:シャルケ内田が高校サッカー選手権の応援リーダーに|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2011/10/29/kiji/K20111029001914520.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=29 October 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=内田、長谷部の高校時代などサッカー王国・静岡の歴史がDVD化!!「静岡サッカー最強列伝あのヒーロー達の秘蔵映像&名勝負・ベストゴール」まもなく発売!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?97044-96618-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=23 March 2012|access-date=29 March 2020}} During his time there, he played mainly in the wing position, partly because of his speed. The school's director Kazuo Umeda switched Uchida's position to the right–back position, in which he plays today.{{cite news|title=内田篤人は清水東高校出身！意外にも高校サッカー選手権の出場経験がない|url=https://spread-sports.jp/archives/16812|publisher=Spread Sports|language=ja|date=19 December 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} In 2006, Uchida moved to Kashima Antlers with a high school diploma.{{Cite web|url=http://www.so-net.ne.jp/antlers/players/df_uchida.html|script-title=ja:鹿島アントラーズオフィシャルサイト|access-date=30 December 2008|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220223659/http://www.so-net.ne.jp/antlers/players/df_uchida.html|archive-date=20 December 2008|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/fanclub/fc_info/c04/77659|title=FREAKS Vol. 297（2020/6）より〜自分なりの100％〜|publisher=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=26 June 2020|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102165127/https://www.antlers.co.jp/fanclub/fc_info/c04/77659|archive-date=2 January 2021|url-status=live}}

On 5 March 2006, Uchida made his professional football career for Kashima Antlers at the age of 17 in the season-opener against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, since which he has remained a fixture in the starting eleven as a right–back.{{cite web|url=http://www.asianfootballersineurope.com/2014/12/atsuto-uchida-profile.html?m=0|title=Atsuto Uchida Profile|publisher=Asian Footballer in Europe Website|date=12 December 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150117081841/http://www.asianfootballersineurope.com/2014/12/atsuto-uchida-profile.html?m=0|archive-date=17 January 2015|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.sanfrecce.co.jp/games/400040|title=2006 Ｊリーグディビジョン１第1節|publisher=Sanfrecce Hiroshima|language=ja|date=5 March 2006|access-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328143324/https://www.sanfrecce.co.jp/games/400040|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000143.html|title=2006 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第1節 vsサンフレッチェ広島|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=5 March 2006|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240926200730/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000143.html|archive-date=26 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島アントラーズ内田選手|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?20582-1511-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=16 September 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}} Uchida's first goal as a professional footballer came on 21 March 2006 when he scored against Ventforet Kofu.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000147.html|title=2006 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第4節 vsヴァンフォーレ甲府|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=21 March 2006|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240926201507/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000147.html|archive-date=26 September 2024|url-status=live}} He then scored his second goal for the club, in a 4–2 win against FC Tokyo on 21 July 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000166.html|title=2006 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第14節 vsFC東京|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=21 July 2006|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240926201345/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000166.html|archive-date=26 September 2024|url-status=live}} However, Uchida was out on two separate occasions due to suspension and injury that saw him miss the J.League Cup final.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000171.html|title=2006 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第19節 vsヴァンフォーレ甲府|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=23 August 2006|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240926203608/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000171.html|archive-date=26 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000184.html|title=2006 Jリーグヤマザキナビスコカップ決勝 vsジェフユナイテッド市原･千葉|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=3 November 2006|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240926201022/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2006/game_development_10000184.html|archive-date=26 September 2024|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2006 season, he went on to make forty–one appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. For his performance, Uchida was selected by popular vote to play in the 2006 J. League All-Star Soccer game.{{cite news|title=06Jリーグアウォーズ各賞発表!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?22415-3238-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=28 December 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}}

In the 2007 season, Uchida continued to regain his first team place for the side, playing in the right–back position and helped Kashima Antlers go on a nine-match winning streak between 2 May 2007 and 23 June 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_09.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第9節 vsFC東京|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=3 May 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064551/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_09.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_15.html|title= 2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第15節 vsサンフレッチェ広島|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=16 June 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064710/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_15.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_17.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第16節 vs柏レイソル|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=20 June 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064710/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_16.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} After missing one match due to his commitment in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, he made his return to the starting line–up, in a 1–0 win against Ventforet Kofu on 11 August 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_17.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第17節 vs名古屋グランパスエイト|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=24 June 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927065022/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_17.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_19.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第19節 vsヴァンフォーレ甲府|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 August 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064710/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_19.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Uchida later helped the club win the league for the first time since after beating Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 in the last game of the season to regain their nine consecutive wins.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_26.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第26節 vsアルビレックス新潟|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=22 September 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064104/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_26.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_30.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第30節 vs大分トリニータ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=27 October 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064929/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_30.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_34.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第34節 vs清水エスパルス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=1 December 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064011/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_34.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=目標は再び"常勝・鹿島"へ、岩政「次は11冠」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?30689-11305-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=1 December 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=9連勝で逆転V!鹿島イレブンの試合後コメント|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?30690-11306-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=1 December 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}} While helping Kashima Antlers go on their nine consecutive wins, he was out on two separate occasions due to suspension and minor injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_28.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第28節 vsヴィッセル神戸|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=27 September 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064929/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_28.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_32.html|title=2007 Jリーグディビジョン1 リーグ戦第32節 vs柏レイソル|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=18 November 2007|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064016/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2007/j_32.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} In the final of the Emperor Cup, Uchida scored the opener in a 2–0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win the cup; resulting the club winning a double.{{cite news|title=Emperor's Cup win gives Antlers double|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/03/soccer/emperors-cup-win-gives-antlers-double/|publisher=The Japan Times|date=3 January 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=[天皇杯決勝]鹿島が7年ぶりの天皇杯制覇!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?31884-12545-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=1 January 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} For his performance, Uchida was selected by popular vote to play in the 2007 J. League All-Star Soccer game.{{cite news|title=鹿島から6名、浦和7名選出!Jリーグが今季の優秀選手32名等を発表!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?31110-11721-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=11 December 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}} At the end of the 2007 season, he went on to make forty–four appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Uchida started the 2008 season when he started the whole game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japanese Super Cup, as Kashima Antlers lost 4–3 on penalties after the game finished 2–2 throughout extra time.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/xerox.html|title=鹿島 vsサンフレッチェ広島|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=1 March 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927072830/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_1.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Uchida also made his AFC Champions League debut, starting a match and played 76 minutes, in a 9–1 win against Krung Thai Bank on 12 March 2008.{{cite news|title=田代が口火、鹿島９発大勝／アジアＣＬ|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/jleague/acl/2008/news/p-sc-tp0-20080313-334772.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=13 March 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_1.html|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2008 予選リーグ第1戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 March 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927072830/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_1.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Seven days later on 19 March 2008, he set up two goals In his second AFC Champions League's appearance, in a 6–0 win against CLB Nam Định.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_2.html|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2008 予選リーグ第2戦 vsナムディン|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=19 March 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927150437/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_2.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Uchida helped the club kept two clean sheets in the first two league matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_1.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第1節 vsコンサドーレ札幌|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=8 March 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927150831/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_1.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_2.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第2節 vs東京ヴェルディ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=16 March 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927150834/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_2.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} However during a 1–0 win against Beijing Guoan in the AFC Champions League, Uchida suffered a hip injury and was out for between two and three weeks.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_3.html|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2008 予選リーグ第3戦 vs北京国安FC|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=9 April 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927153204/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/acl_3.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島ＤＦ内田が全治２－３週間|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/f-sc-tp0-20080410-346505.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=10 April 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}} It wasn’t until on 11 May 2008 when he made his return to the starting line-up, playing 82 minutes, as Kashima Antlers loss 1–0 against Shimizu S-Pulse.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_12.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第12節 vs清水エスパルス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=11 May 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927153940/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_12.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Since returning from injury, Uchida quickly began playing in the receiver role later in the season.{{cite news|title=途中出場のダニーロが決勝点、鹿島が8試合ぶり勝利|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?38949-19789-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=25 June 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_14.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第14節 vs名古屋グランパス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=28 June 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927154156/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_14.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_16.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第16節 vsFC東京|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=13 July 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927154305/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_16.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} After missing four matches, due to his international commitment for the Summer Olympics, he returned to the starting line–up, in a 2–1 win against Vissel Kobe on 27 August 2008.{{cite news|title=鹿島内田が五輪での負傷癒え27日先発へ|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20080827-401642.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=27 August 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_23.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第23節 vsヴィッセル神戸|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=27 August 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927154352/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_23.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=内田が17日ぶり実戦復帰、「問題ない」と復活宣言|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?41668-22576-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=28 August 2008|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329183740/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?41668-22576-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} Uchida then helped the club keep three consecutive clean sheets between 28 September 2008 and 4 October 2008.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_27.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第27節 vs清水エスパルス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=28 September 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927154721/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_27.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_26.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第26節 vs大宮アルディージャ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=1 October 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927155056/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_26.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_28.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第28節 vsガンバ大阪|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=4 October 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927155056/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_28.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} He scored his first goal of the season, scoring the winning and only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win against Oita Trinita on 23 November 2008.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島内田が連覇へ王手弾／Ｊ１|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20081124-432965.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=23 November 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_32.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第32節 vs大分トリニータ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=23 November 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927155508/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_32.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} In the last four games of the season, Uchida helped Kashima Antlers kept four clean sheets in a row, including winning the league on the last game of the season.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鹿島ＤＦ内田「展開」意識身につける|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20081108-427256.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=8 November 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_31.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第31節 vsアルビレックス新潟|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=9 November 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927155056/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_31.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_33.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第33節 vsジュビロ磐田|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=29 November 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927155618/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_33.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_34.html|title=2008Jリーグディビジョン1 第34節 vsコンサドーレ札幌|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=6 December 2008|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927155504/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2008/j1_34.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2008 season, he made 34 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. For his performance, Uchida was named J. League Best Eleven for the first time.{{cite news |script-title=ja:Ｊ優秀選手賞30人に鹿島から最多の７人|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/f-sc-tp0-20081212-439560.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=12 December 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:ＭＶＰに鹿島マルキ、新人王は名古屋小川|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/f-sc-tp0-20081222-442925.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=22 December 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}} He also signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2012.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島内田に異例の長期４年半契約|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20081231-445644.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=31 December 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}

Ahead of the 2009 season, Uchida was linked a move away from Kashima Antlers, as several clubs from Europe were interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=欧州4クラブが内田争奪戦? |url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?45525-26462-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=17 November 2008|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329190109/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?45525-26462-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} In the Japanese Super Cup, he started the match and helped the club beat Gamba Osaka 2–0 to win match.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/xerox09.html|title=FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP 2009 vsガンバ大阪|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=28 February 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927175913/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/xerox09.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Uchida set up a goal for Marquinhos, in a 2–0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in the opening game of the season.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島内田今季の目標は「故障しない」|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/f-sc-tp0-20090306-468151.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=6 March 2009|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_1.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第1節 vs浦和レッズ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=7 March 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180347/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_1.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} He scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–1 win over Warriors in the AFC Champions League campaign on 8 April 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/acl_3.html|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2009 予選リーグ第3戦 vsシンガポール・アームド・フォーシズFC|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=7 April 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927182008/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/acl_3.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島内田Ｖ弾、大迫は連発／アジアＣＬ|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/jleague/acl/news/p-sc-tp0-20090408-480214.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=8 April 2009|access-date=18 October 2017}} Since the start of the 2009 season, Uchida started every match in the right–back position until he was dropped from the squad for one match against JEF United Chiba on 2 May 2009, due to suffering from chronic fatigue.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_3.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第3節 vsサンフレッチェ広島|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=22 March 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180347/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_3.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_4.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第4節 vs京都サンガF.C.|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=4 April 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180347/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_4.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_5.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第5節 vsFC東京|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 April 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180605/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_5.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_7.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第7節 vsモンテディオ山形|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=25 April 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180605/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_7.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田、"休養"ベンチ外か|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?53099-34442-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=2 May 2009|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329190055/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?53099-34442-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} It came after when Uchida suffered fatigue and had to be substituted during a 5–0 win against Armed Forces on 22 April 2009.{{cite news|title=[ACL]鹿島・内田がACL前半途中に嘔吐|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?52683-34006-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=22 April 2009|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329190053/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?52683-34006-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} He returned to the starting line-up and played 69 minutes, in a 2–1 win against Shimizu S-Pulse on 10 May 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_11.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第11節 vs清水エスパルス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=10 May 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927180809/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_11.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} A month later against FC Seoul in the round of 16 AFC Champions League, Uchida missed the decisive in the penalty shootout, resulting in the opposition team going through to the next round after the game finished 2–2 throughout 120 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/acl_7.html|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2009 ラウンド16 vsFCソウル|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=24 June 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927184339/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/acl_7.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} Things went worst for him a week later on 5 July 2009 when he gave away a penalty for handball, resulting in him receiving a red card and was successfully converted by Juninho to give Kawasaki Frontale a lead, in an eventual 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_16.html|title=2009Jリーグディビジョン1 第16節 vs川崎フロンターレ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=5 July 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927181441/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_16.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} After the match, manager Oswaldo de Oliveira defended Uchida.{{cite news|title=オリヴェイラ監督「内田を信じている」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?56250-38394-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=5 July 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}} He returned to the starting line-up from a one match suspension, against Kawasaki Frontale in the first leg of the J. League Cup and set up the winning goal, in a 1–0 win.{{cite news|title=[Jの新風(8)]鹿島DF内田篤人|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?56727-39025-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=15 July 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/nb_01.html|title=Jリーグヤマザキナビスコカップ準々決勝第1戦 vs川崎フロンターレ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=15 July 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927185825/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/nb_01.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} In a follow–up match, Uchida made his 100th appearance for Kashima Antlers, in a 2–2 draw against Shimizu S-Pulse.{{cite news|title=内田、地元・清水で100戦目|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?56824-39168-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=18 July 2009|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329190041/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?56824-39168-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_18.html|title=2009 J1 第18節 vs清水エスパルス|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=18 July 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927181441/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_18.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} His performance halfway through the season attracted interests from an unknown Serie A clubs, who made a 3 million euros bid.{{cite news |script-title=ja:セリエＡ復帰バリが鹿島ＤＦ内田に興味|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/world/news/p-sc-tp3-20090627-511189.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=27 June 2009|access-date=18 October 2017}} Despite this, he continued to regain his first team place in the right–back position for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=鹿島の盤石の強さを支える「チーム内競争」と「チームマネジメント力」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?58504-41430-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=23 August 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_31.html|title=2009 J1 第31節 vsモンテディオ山形|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=8 November 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927182006/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_31.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_33.html|title=2009 J1 第33節 vsガンバ大阪|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=28 November 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927175937/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_33.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} On the last game of the season, Uchida set up a goal for Shinzo Koroki to score the only goal in the game, in a 1–0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds, resulting in the club winning the league for the third time running.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島黄金時代だ！最終節"らしく"Ｖ３決めた|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2009/12/06/kiji/K20091206Z00002200.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=6 December 2009|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_34.html|title=2009 J1 第34節 vs浦和レッズ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=5 December 2009|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20240927175917/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/2009/j1_34.html|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2009 season, he went on to make the total of 43 appearances and scoring once for the side. For his performance, Uchida was named J. League Best Eleven for the second time.{{cite news|script-title=ja:「Ｊリーグ・アウオーズ各賞受賞者」一覧|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2009/12/07/kiji/K20091207Z00001070.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=7 December 2009|access-date=18 October 2017}}

Ahead of the 2010 season, Uchida's performance continued to attract interests from European clubs.{{cite news|title=内田が鹿島に残留を伝える。年俸は4000万円へ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?63539-48421-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=27 December 2009|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329192728/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?63539-48421-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=ロシアクラブが鹿島・内田の獲得に動く|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?64574-49909-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=24 January 2010|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329192247/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?64574-49909-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} Amid the transfer move, he started the whole game and helped Kashima Antlers win the Japanese Super Cup after beating Gamba Osaka 5–3 on penalty shootout following the match being played throughout 120 minutes.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島オリベイラ監督、内田も疲労が心配|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20100228-600978.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=28 February 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/313|title=FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=27 February 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192049/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/313|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} At the start of the 2010 season, Uchida continued to feature in the first team in the right–back position for the club and helped Kashima Antlers continued to remain in a good form.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/15|title=J1リーグ第1節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=6 March 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192216/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/5|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/23|title=J1リーグ第3節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=20 March 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192308/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/23|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/68|title= J1リーグ第8節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=24 April 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192532/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/68|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} On 30 March 2010, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–1 win over Persipura Jayapura.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島４連勝で決勝Ｔ進出／アジアＣＬ|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/jleague/acl/news/f-sc-tp0-20100330-612289.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=30 March 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/326|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーググループステージ第4節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=30 March 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192108/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/326|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} After missing one match due to a knee injury, Uchida returned to the starting line–up, in a 2–1 loss against Cerezo Osaka on 5 May 2010, in what turned out to be his last league appearance for Kashima Antlers.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鹿島２発でＧ大阪に快勝／Ｊ１|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/f-sc-tp0-20100501-624684.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=1 May 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:内田が５日Ｃ大阪戦で復帰濃厚|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20100504-625667.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=4 May 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/86|title=J1リーグ第10節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=5 May 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192427/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/86|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} His last appearance for the club came on 12 May 2010, in a 1–0 loss against Pohang Steelers in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/353|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ決勝トーナメントラウンド 16|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 May 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927192058/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/353|archive-date=27 September 2024|url-status=live}} By the time he departed from Kashima Antlers, Uchida went on to make seventeen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

=Schalke 04=

File:Uchida 2010.jpg in his first season]]

On 13 June 2010, German club Schalke 04 announced that they had signed the Japanese international to a three-year contract for €1.3 million.{{cite news|title=Perfekt: S04 holt Uchida|url=https://www.kicker.de/perfekt_s04-holt-uchida-526340/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 June 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017131249/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/wm/startseite/526340/artikel_perfekt_s04-holt-uchida.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|url=http://www.schalke04.de/aktuell/news/einzelansicht/artikel/wm-teilnehmer-atsuto-uchida-wechselt-zu-den-knappen.html|title=WM-Teilnehmer Atsuto Uchida wechselt zu den Knappen|date=13 June 2010|access-date=26 April 2011|work=Schalke04.de|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616204714/http://www.schalke04.de/aktuell/news/einzelansicht/artikel/wm-teilnehmer-atsuto-uchida-wechselt-zu-den-knappen.html|archive-date=16 June 2010|url-status=dead}} It came after when the club sold Rafinha to Genoa.{{cite news|title=Uchida wird Ma¬gaths neuer Rafinha|url=https://www.ligainsider.de/atsuto-uchida_459/uchida-wird-maga-ths-neuer-rafinha-8388/|website=Liga Insider|language=de|date=20 June 2010|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Atsuto Uchida soll auf Rafinhas Position spielen|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/atsuto-uchida-soll-auf-rafinhas-position-spielen-id3380550.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=13 July 2010|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205232550/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/atsuto-uchida-soll-auf-rafinhas-position-spielen-id3380550.html|archive-date=5 December 2013|url-status=dead}}

Uchida made his Schalke 04 debut, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 loss against Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup.{{cite news|title=WM-Helden Müller und Klose treffen|url=https://www.kicker.de/bayern-gegen-schalke-2010-dfl-supercup-1003714/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 August 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170530191747/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/d-supercup-fb-1/2010/1/1003714/spielanalyse_bayern-muenchen-14_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=30 May 2017|url-status=live}} He made his league debut for the club in the opening game of the season, coming on as a second–half substitute for Joël Matip, in a 2–1 loss against Hamburger SV.{{cite news|title=Van Nistelrooy-Doppelpack bringt HSV den Sieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/hsv-gegen-schalke-2010-bundesliga-1013227/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 August 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20171019055417/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2010-11/1/1013227/spielanalyse_hamburger-sv-12_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=19 October 2017|url-status=live}} However, he missed three match in early–September, due to an injury.{{cite news|title=Uchida auf der Kippe|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-auf-der-kippe-542200/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 September 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910003918/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/542200/artikel_Uchida-auf-der-Kippe.html|archive-date=10 September 2010|url-status=live}} But Uchida made his return from injury, coming on as a second–half substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 25 September 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-mgladbach-2010-bundesliga-1013285/analyse|title=Rauls Premierentor krönt Schalkes Aufholjagd|website=Kicker|language=de|date=25 September 2010|access-date=5 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927165427/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2010-11/6/1013285/spielbericht_fc-schalke-04-2_borussia-mgladbach-15.html|archive-date=27 September 2010|url-status=live}} After returning to the first team, Manager Felix Magath commented on his performance, saying: "Uchida still lacks physical robustness, but he sets the best accents forward."{{cite news|title=Metzelder: Auf die Krise folgt Konstanz|url=https://www.kicker.de/metzelder_auf-die-krise-folgt-konstanz-542901/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 September 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100929073901/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/startseite/542901/artikel_Metzelder_Auf-die-Krise-folgt-Konstanz.html|archive-date=29 September 2010|url-status=live}} Four days later, on 29 September 2010, Uchida made his Champions League debut for Schalke 04, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 win over Benfica.{{cite news|title=Farfan bringt Königsblau auf die Siegerstraße|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-sl-benfica-2010-champions-league-1120047/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=29 September 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101104084237/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2010-11/2/1120047/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_lissabon-benfica.html|archive-date=4 November 2010|url-status=live}} After missing one match, he made his first league start in the right–back position for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Stuttgart on 16 October 2010.{{cite news|title=Uchida und Plestan nicht im Schalke-Kader|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-und-plestan-nicht-im-schalke-kader-id3779468.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=1 October 2010|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004015222/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/Uchida-und-Plestan-nicht-im-Schalke-Kader-id3779468.html|archive-date=4 October 2010|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalker enttäuscht nach 2:2 gegen Stuttgart|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalker-enttaeuscht-nach-2-2-gegen-stuttgart-id3837600.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=16 October 2010|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017181421/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/Schalker-enttaeuscht-nach-2-2-gegen-Stuttgart-id3837600.html|archive-date=17 October 2010|url-status=dead}} Uchida helped Schalke 04's defence by keeping three consecutive clean sheets between 4 December 2010 and 18 December 2010.{{cite news|title=Nur ein ganz kleiner Schritt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/nur-ein-ganz-kleiner-schritt-id4023915.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=4 December 2010|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329192222/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/nur-ein-ganz-kleiner-schritt-id4023915.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Farfans Treffer reicht Schalke zum Sieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/mainz-gegen-schalke-2010-bundesliga-1013377/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 December 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Hattrick durch Raul|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-koeln-2010-bundesliga-1013383/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 December 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}} After missing out throughout January, due to international commitment for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, he made his return to the starting line-up and helped the club's defence kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Borussia Dortmund on 4 February 2011.{{cite news|title=Huntelaar ohne Tore - Jones ohne Zukunft|url=https://www.kicker.de/huntelaar-ohne-tore---jones-ohne-zukunft-546302/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 January 2011|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219220907/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/546302/artikel_Huntelaar-ohne-Tore---Jones-ohne-Zukunft.html|archive-date=19 December 2010|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Neuer rettet Schalke beim BVB einen Punkt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/neuer-rettet-schalke-beim-bvb-einen-punkt-id4246837.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=4 February 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110206051247/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/neuer-rettet-schalke-beim-bvb-einen-punkt-id4246837.html|archive-date=6 February 2011|url-status=dead}} This was followed up by helping Schalke 04 kept another clean sheet, in a 1–0 win against SC Freiburg.{{cite news|title=Farfan schießt Schalke gegen Freiburg zum Sieg|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/farfan-schiesst-schalke-gegen-freiburg-zum-sieg-id4273346.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=11 February 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213232512/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/Farfan-schiesst-Schalke-gegen-Freiburg-zum-Sieg-id4273346.html|archive-date=13 February 2011|url-status=dead}} Following a 2–1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on 12 March 2011, Uchida wore a shirt which in response to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, saying: "Dear friends in Japan. Hoping that many lives will be saved. Let's stand together. This misfortune is very, very close to me. I keep in touch with Japan."{{cite news|title=Schlitzohr Raul, Erlöser Tzavellas, Joker Charisteas - Kuriositäten en masse auf Schalke|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-frankfurt-2011-bundesliga-1013465/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 March 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bundesliga-Profis denken an Erdbeben-Opfer|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga-profis-denken-an-erdbeben-opfer-id4422096.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=12 March 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} Since returning to the first team, he managed to regain his first team place in the right–back position for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Metzelder trainiert, Einsatz wahrscheinlich|url=https://www.kicker.de/metzelder-trainiert-einsatz-wahrscheinlich-548087/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 February 2011|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205233106/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/548087/artikel_Metzelder-trainiert-Einsatz-wahrscheinlich.html|archive-date=5 February 2011|url-status=live}} On 13 April 2011, Uchida made history by becoming the first Japanese footballer to play for a team that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champion's League by helping the club beat Inter Milan 7–4 on aggragate.{{cite news|title=Raul raubt Inter die letzte Hoffnung|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-inter-2011-champions-league-1136592/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 April 2011|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415230907/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2010-11/8/1136592/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_inter-mailand.html|archive-date=15 April 2011|url-status=live}} Despite Schalke 04 failing to reach the UEFA Champions League final, he came on as a late second–half substitute for Peer Kluge to help Schalke 04 beat MSV Duisburg 5–0 in the DFB-Pokal Final.{{cite news|title=Schalke holt den Pott zum fünften Mal|url=https://www.kicker.de/duisburg-gegen-schalke-2011-dfb-pokal-1129751/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 May 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525061644/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2010-11/6/1129751/spielanalyse_msv-duisburg-1_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=25 May 2011|url-status=live}} In his first season at the club, Uchida went on to make the total of 43 appearances in all competitions.

File:Atsuto Uchida 2011-08-03-2.jpg

In the 2011–12 season, Uchida appeared on the substitute bench for the first three league matches and DFL-Supercup, with Marco Höger preferred.{{cite news|title=Schalke gewinnt Supercup gegen den BVB|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/schalke-gewinnt-supercup-gegen-den-bvb-id4899281.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=23 July 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724231057/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/Schalke-gewinnt-Supercup-gegen-den-BVB-id4899281.html|archive-date=24 July 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke möchte wieder attraktiven Fußball bieten|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/schalke-moechte-wieder-attraktiven-fussball-bieten-id4929474.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=4 August 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329194524/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/schalke-moechte-wieder-attraktiven-fussball-bieten-id4929474.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke muss in Helsinki auf Fuchs verzichten|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-muss-in-helsinki-auf-fuchs-verzichten-id4968670.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=16 August 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329194524/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-muss-in-helsinki-auf-fuchs-verzichten-id4968670.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=VFL WOLFSBURG - SCHALKE 04: Jönsson feiert Premiere, Pukki in der Joker-Rolle|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/vfl-wolfsburg/joensson-feiert-premiere-pukki-in-der-joker-rolle-19887746.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=10 September 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}} He soon made his first appearance of the season for Schalke 04, playing in the left–back position, as Schalke 04 lost 2–0 against HJK Helsinki on 18 August 2011 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Qualification Round.{{cite news|title=Pukki sticht zweimal eiskalt zu|url=https://www.kicker.de/hjk-helsinki-gegen-schalke-2011-europa-league-qualifikation-1258480/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 August 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} Uchida played 12 minutes after coming on as a substitute and managed to overcome the deficit by winning 6–1 to reach the group stage.{{cite news|title=Huntelaar führt Schalke in die Gruppenphase|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-hjk-helsinki-2011-europa-league-qualifikation-1258518/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=25 August 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} Three days later on 28 August 2011, he finally made his first league appearance of the season, in a 1–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.{{cite news|title=Raul macht's im dritten Anlauf|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-mgladbach-2011-bundesliga-1143315/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=28 August 2011|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921094000/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2011-12/4/1143315/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_borussia-mgladbach-15.html|archive-date=21 September 2011|url-status=live}} However, Uchida tore a muscle in his right thigh during training and was out for a month.{{cite news|title=Einmal Schalke, immer Schalke!|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/huub-stevens/rueckkehr-auf-schalke-training-pressekonferenz-20172092.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=27 September 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=Neue Chance für Jones - Schalke zittert um Raúl|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/neue-chance-fuer-jones-schalke-zittert-um-ra-l-id5109109.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=28 September 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930122745/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/Neue-Chance-fuer-Jones-Schalke-zittert-um-Ra-l-id5109109.html |archive-date=30 September 2011|url-status=dead}} On 3 November 2011, he made his return to the starting line-up, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Europa League group stage match.{{cite news|title=Unnerstall verhindert totale Blamage gegen Larnaka|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-aek-larnaka-2011-europa-league-1404541/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 November 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} Throughout most of the 2011–12 season, Uchida and Höger competed over the right–back position, although he suffered his own injury concern himself.{{cite news|title=Was macht Schalke auf rechts?|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/was-macht-huub-stevens-ohne-hoewedes-und-farfan-21068062.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=17 August 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke ohne Farfan und Höwedes stark genug|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-ohne-farfan-und-hoewedes-stark-genug-id6083885.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=17 November 2011|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221055218/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-ohne-farfan-und-hoewedes-stark-genug-id6083885.html|archive-date=21 December 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke bleibt Bayern auf den Fersen|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/1-bundesliga/schalke-bleibt-bayern-auf-den-fersen-id6268347.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=21 January 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329193118/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/1-bundesliga/schalke-bleibt-bayern-auf-den-fersen-id6268347.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} Later in the 2011–12 season, he managed to regain his first team place at Schalke 04 after Höger began to play in the right–midfield position.{{cite news|title=Schalkes Matip in der Schlüsselrolle|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-matip-in-der-schluesselrolle-id6263004.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=19 January 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122122914/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-matip-in-der-schluesselrolle-id6263004.html|archive-date=22 January 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke will eine Schüppe drauflegen|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-will-eine-schueppe-drauflegen-id6366511.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=17 February 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219225347/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-will-eine-schueppe-drauflegen-id6366511.html|archive-date=19 February 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Für Schalkes Uchida trudelt eine Menge Fanpost ein|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/fuer-schalkes-uchida-trudelt-eine-menge-fanpost-ein-id6487747.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=22 February 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328060851/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/fuer-schalkes-uchida-trudelt-eine-menge-fanpost-ein-id6487747.html|archive-date=28 March 2012|url-status=dead}} The club's general manager Horst Heldt commented on his performance, saying: "We have already started discussions on this. He has a top attitude towards work and club. Uchida was "not yet finished with his development."{{cite news|title=Uchida statt Rafinha: Musterprofi soll verlängern|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-statt-rafinha_musterprofi-soll-verlaengern-569501/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=24 May 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526232621/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/569501/artikel_uchida-statt-rafinha_musterprofi-soll-verlaengern.html|archive-date=26 May 2012|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2011–12 season, he made the total of 26 appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2012–13 season, it was announced by Schalke 04 that Uchida signed a two-year professional contract extension to 30 June 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/8/17/3250619/atsuto-uchida-signs-schalke-extension|title=Atsuto Uchida Signs Schalke Extension|publisher=SB Nation|date=17 August 2012|access-date=6 August 2014}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/aktuell/news/einzelansicht/artikel/atsuto-uchida-verlaengert-vertrag-bis-30-juni-2015.html|title=Atsuto Uchida verlängert Vertrag bis 30. Juni 2015|publisher=FC Schalke 04|date=16 August 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818163226/http://www.schalke04.de/aktuell/news/einzelansicht/artikel/atsuto-uchida-verlaengert-vertrag-bis-30-juni-2015.html|archive-date=18 August 2012|url-status=dead}} He was featured in the first two league matches before dropped in favour of Benedikt Höwedes.{{cite news|title=5 OFFENE FRAGEN FÜR STEVENS: Woche der Wahrheit am Wörthersee|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/woche-der-wahrheit-am-woerthersee-25483364.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=3 August 2012|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=Slomkas Debütanten sichern einen Punkt|url=https://www.kicker.de/hannover-gegen-schalke-2012-bundesliga-1441338/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=26 August 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912041745/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2012-13/1/1441338/spielanalyse_hannover-96-58_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=12 September 2012|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Afellay wird am Samstag wohl in der Schalker Startelf stehen |url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/afellay-wird-am-samstag-wohl-in-der-schalker-startelf-stehen-id7092029.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=13 September 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916220437/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/afellay-wird-am-samstag-wohl-in-der-schalker-startelf-stehen-id7092029.html|archive-date=16 September 2012|url-status=dead}} For the next two months, Uchida returned to the starting line-up, playing in the right–back position.{{cite news|title="Kopfballungeheuer" Holtby lässt Mainz alt aussehen|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-mainz-2012-bundesliga-1441680/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=25 September 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929231453/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2012-13/5/1441680/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_1-fsv-mainz-05-30.html|archive-date=29 September 2012|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Schalkes Höhenflieger behalten die Bodenhaftung|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-hoehenflieger-behalten-die-bodenhaftung-id7214660.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=21 October 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024053720/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-hoehenflieger-behalten-die-bodenhaftung-id7214660.html|archive-date=24 October 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Jefferson Farfan war Schalkes Matchwinner gegen Nürnberg|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/jefferson-farfan-war-schalkes-matchwinner-gegen-nuernberg-id7234577.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=27 October 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028205820/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/jefferson-farfan-war-schalkes-matchwinner-gegen-nuernberg-id7234577.html|archive-date=28 October 2012|url-status=dead }} On 3 November 2012, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–2 loss against 1899 Hoffenheim.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/profis/saison-2012/2013/bundesliga/121103_bl_10_hoffenheim/page/779--788-213--788.html|title=2:3 in Hoffenheim - S04 dominiert und verliert|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=3 November 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017154715/http://www.schalke04.de/de/profis/saison-2012/2013/bundesliga/121103_bl_10_hoffenheim/page/779--788-213--788.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=dead}} However, he suffered a muscle injury and was out for two weeks.{{cite news|title=Stevens grübelt noch über die Lücke auf rechts|url=https://www.kicker.de/stevens-gruebelt-noch-ueber-die-luecke-auf-rechts-577519/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 November 2012|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111074636/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/577519/artikel_stevens-gruebelt-noch-ueber-die-luecke-auf-rechts.html|archive-date=11 November 2012|url-status=live}} After missing two matches due to injury, Uchida returned to the starting line-up, in a 1–1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on 24 November 2012.{{cite news|title=Huntelaar trifft wieder|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-frankfurt-2012-bundesliga-1441752/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=24 November 2012|access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129033305/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2012-13/13/1441752/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_eintracht-frankfurt-32.html|archive-date=29 November 2012|url-status=live }} He managed to regain his first team place for the next seven matches before suffering from injuries for the second time this season.{{cite news|title="Maskenmann" Höger kann spielen|url=https://www.kicker.de/maskenmann-hoeger-kann-spielen-579223/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=16 December 2012|access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217160201/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/startseite/579223/artikel_maskenmann-hoeger-kann-spielen.html|archive-date=17 December 2012|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Probleme mit den Visa: Farfan und Edu fehlen in Katar|url=https://www.kicker.de/probleme-mit-den-visa_farfan-und-edu-fehlen-in-katar-579837/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 January 2013|access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104113525/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/579837/artikel_probleme-mit-den-visa_farfan-und-edu-fehlen-in-katar.html|archive-date=4 January 2013|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida muss pausieren, Farfan und Unnerstall fraglich|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-muss-pausieren-farfan-und-unnerstall-fraglich-581624/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 February 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213171846/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/581624/artikel_uchida-muss-pausieren-farfan-und-unnerstall-fraglich.html|archive-date=13 February 2013|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Schalkes Atsuto Uchida kämpft 2013 um seinen Platz im Team|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-atsuto-uchida-kaempft-2013-um-seinen-platz-im-team-id7407960.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=26 December 2012|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231011148/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-atsuto-uchida-kaempft-2013-um-seinen-platz-im-team-id7407960.html|archive-date=31 December 2012|url-status=dead}} On 9 March 2013, Uchida returned to the starting line-up and played a vital role in the Revierderby against Borussia Dortmund, setting up two goals in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Julian Draxler und Klass Jan Huntelaar entscheiden das 82. Revierderby|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-dortmund-2013-bundesliga-1441860/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 March 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313173328/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2012-13/25/1441860/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_borussia-dortmund-17.html|archive-date=13 March 2013|url-status=live}} Following this, he went to regain his first team place for the remaining matches of the 2012–13 season and helped Schalke 04 to finish fourth place, therefore qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season.{{cite news|title=Schalke-Torschütze Höger fordert einen Stammplatz|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-torschuetze-hoeger-fordert-einen-stammplatz-id7783740.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=30 March 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402110858/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-torschuetze-hoeger-fordert-einen-stammplatz-id7783740.html|archive-date=2 April 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Auch Atsuto Uchida würde gerne mit Jens Keller auf Schalke weiterarbeiten|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/auch-atsuto-uchida-wuerde-gerne-mit-jens-keller-auf-schalke-weiterarbeiten-id7822111.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=10 April 2013|access-date=29 March 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413070914/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/auch-atsuto-uchida-wuerde-gerne-mit-jens-keller-auf-schalke-weiterarbeiten-id7822111.html|archive-date=13 April 2013|url-status=dead }}
{{cite news|title=Jones und Draxler sind Schalkes stärkste Typen in Freiburg|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/jones-und-draxler-sind-schalkes-staerkste-typen-in-freiburg-id7966689.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=18 May 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627054057/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/jones-und-draxler-sind-schalkes-staerkste-typen-in-freiburg-id7966689.html|archive-date=27 June 2013|url-status=dead}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, made the total of 30 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. For his performance, Uchida was named Bundesliga Team of the Season.{{cite news |script-title=ja:シャルケ内田がベストイレブンに英語版ユーザーの投票|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2013/05/09/kiji/K20130509005768340.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=9 May 2013|access-date=18 October 2017}}

In the 2013–14 season, Uchida started in the first two league matches before suffering a muscle injury, which he made a quick recovery.{{cite news|title=Warum Höwedes und Matip auf Schalke die Seiten tauschen|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-hoewedes-und-matip-auf-schalke-die-seiten-tauschen-id8296253.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=9 August 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811235046/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-hoewedes-und-matip-auf-schalke-die-seiten-tauschen-id8296253.html|archive-date=11 August 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalkes Sturm-Duo Huntelaar und Szalai überzeugt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-sturm-duo-huntelaar-und-szalai-ueberzeugt-id8304713.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=11 August 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813224117/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalkes-sturm-duo-huntelaar-und-szalai-ueberzeugt-id8304713.html|archive-date=13 August 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Neben Farfan fehlt auch Uchida in Hannover|url=https://www.kicker.de/neben-farfan-fehlt-auch-uchida-in-hannover-591088/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 August 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130830030154/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/591088/artikel_neben-farfan-fehlt-auch-uchida-in-hannover.html|archive-date=30 August 2013|url-status=live}} On 21 August 2013, Uchida made his return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against PAOK in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play–Offs Round; after the match, German newspaper Der Westen gave him a lowest score of the game.{{cite news|title=Stoch schlägt Schalke ein Schnippchen|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-paok-2013-champions-league-qualifikation-2248987/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 August 2013|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida schwächster Schalker gegen Saloniki - Note 4,5|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-schwaechster-schalker-gegen-saloniki-note-4-5-id8345308.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=21 August 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824231510/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-schwaechster-schalker-gegen-saloniki-note-4-5-id8345308.html|archive-date=24 August 2013|url-status=dead}} In a return leg, he set up the open goal of the game for Ádám Szalai, in a 3–2 win over PAOK to help the club reach the group stage of the Champions League.{{cite news|title=Draxler und Szalai beenden die Zitterpartie|url=https://www.kicker.de/paok-gegen-schalke-2013-champions-league-qualifikation-2248997/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 August 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831120301/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/qualifikation/champions-league-qualifikation/2013-14/4/2248997/spielanalyse_paok-saloniki_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=31 August 2013|url-status=live}} A month later, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal, in a 3–0 win against Steaua București on 18 September 2013.{{cite news|title=Uchidas Flanke öffnet die Schleusen|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-fcsb-2013-champions-league-2313352/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 September 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921191018/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2013-14/1/2313352/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_steaua-bukarest.html|archive-date=21 September 2013|url-status=live}} In a match against Augsburg on 5 October 2013, he set up two goals for the club, in a 4–1 win.{{cite news|title=Boateng macht's vom Punkt, Szalai zweimal direkt|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-augsburg-2013-bundesliga-1894937/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=5 October 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008135153/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2013-14/8/1894937/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_fc-augsburg-91.html|archive-date=8 October 2013|url-status=live}} Following his return, Uchida regained his first team place for the side, playing in the right–back position.{{cite news|title=Warum die Schalker Höwedes und Matip die Seite tauschten|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-die-schalker-hoewedes-und-matip-die-seite-tauschten-id8443542.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=14 September 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916144143/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-die-schalker-hoewedes-und-matip-die-seite-tauschten-id8443542.html|archive-date=16 September 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Atsuto Uchida|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/atsuto-uchida-id8597478.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=24 October 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329194140/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/atsuto-uchida-id8597478.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Note 5 für Schalker Boateng und Kolasinac gegen Frankfurt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/note-5-fuer-schalker-boateng-und-kolasinac-gegen-frankfurt-id8695726.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=23 November 2013|access-date=29 March 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126064508/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/note-5-fuer-schalker-boateng-und-kolasinac-gegen-frankfurt-id8695726.html|archive-date=26 November 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Jens Kellers Wahl – 1 aus 4 mit Benedikt Höwedes?|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/jens-kellers-wahl-1-aus-4-mit-benedikt-hoewedes-id8960085.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=6 February 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329194136/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/jens-kellers-wahl-1-aus-4-mit-benedikt-hoewedes-id8960085.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} However, by between mid–December and February, he found himself out on two separate occasions, due to injury and suspension.{{cite news|title=Für Farfan wird die Zeit knapp|url=https://www.kicker.de/fuer-farfan-wird-die-zeit-knapp-596775/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 December 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220212424/https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/596775/artikel_fuer-farfan-wird-die-zeit-knapp.html|archive-date=20 December 2013|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Höwedes fällt aus, Draxler bald zurück|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoewedes-faellt-aus-draxler-bald-zurueck-599166/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 February 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302205501/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/599166/artikel_hoewedes-faellt-aus-draxler-bald-zurueck.html|archive-date=2 March 2014|url-status=live}} Uchida, however, suffered a torn tendon during a 2–0 win over Hannover 96 on 9 February 2014, resulting in him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=BLITZ-HEILUNG BEI HÖWEDES Uchida droht Saison-Aus!|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/heilung-von-hoewedes-und-saison-aus-fuer-uchida-34669246.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=10 February 2014|access-date=18 October 2017}} At the end of the 2013–14 season, he went on to make a total of 27 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. By May, Uchida managed to recover from his injury, just in time for him to be picked for the World Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140611_uchida_story/page/3823--10-213--213.html|title=Atsuto Uchida hat mit Japan viel vor|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=11 June 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017164311/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140611_uchida_story/page/3823--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}}

However at the start of the 2014–15 season, Uchida suffered a patella tendon irritation.{{cite news|title=Rückkehrer Draxler setzt Signale|url=https://www.kicker.de/rueckkehrer-draxler-setzt-signale-609275/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=6 August 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808094248/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/609275/artikel_rueckkehrer-draxler-setzt-signale.html|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida verabredet sich täglich mit Kagawa zum Sushi-Essen|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-verabredet-sich-taeglich-mit-kagawa-zum-sushi-essen-id9800209.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=8 September 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912010344/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-verabredet-sich-taeglich-mit-kagawa-zum-sushi-essen-id9800209.html|archive-date=12 September 2014|url-status=dead}} On 23 September 2014, he returned to the first team from injury, starting the whole game, in a 3–0 win over Werder Bremen.{{cite news|title=Effiziente Schalker bestrafen schläfrige Bremer|url=https://www.kicker.de/bremen-gegen-schalke-2014-bundesliga-2407270/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=23 September 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926235148/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2014-15/5/2407270/spielanalyse_werder-bremen-4_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=26 September 2014|url-status=live}} After the match, Manager Jens Keller praised Uchida's performance, saying: "Great respect for Uchida. He did not play for seven months and then delivers such a game – really great!"{{cite news|title=Heldt und Keller schwärmen von Schalke-Verteidiger Uchida|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/heldt-und-keller-schwaermen-von-schalke-verteidiger-uchida-id9860987.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=24 September 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926064808/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/heldt-und-keller-schwaermen-von-schalke-verteidiger-uchida-id9860987.html|archive-date=26 September 2014|url-status=dead}} After a good performance since returning from injury, Uchida signed a three–year contract, keeping him until 2018.{{cite news|title=Perfekt: Uchida unterschreibt bis 2018|url=https://www.kicker.de/perfekt_uchida-unterschreibt-bis-2018-614434/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=30 October 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102064302/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/614434/artikel_perfekt_uchida-unterschreibt-bis-2018.html|archive-date=2 November 2014|url-status=live}} Shortly after signing a contract, he set up a goal for Huntelaar to score the only goal in the game, in a 1–0 win over Augsburg on 31 October 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/141031_spielbericht_augsburg/page/4674--4674-213--213.html|title=1:0-Heimsieg – S04 bezwingt den FCA|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=31 October 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017183545/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/141031_spielbericht_augsburg/page/4674--4674-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} By the end of the Month, Uchida was awarded October's Player of the Month for his performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/141203_uchida/page/4892--10-213--213.html|title=Atsuto Uchida ist Spieler des Monats Oktober|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=3 December 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017191152/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/141203_uchida/page/4892--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Since returning to the first team from injury, he continued to regain his first team place, playing in the right–back position.{{cite news|title=Schalke rotiert - Keller gönnt Uchida eine Pause|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-rotiert-keller-goennt-uchida-eine-pause-id9882337.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=29 September 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002030638/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-rotiert-keller-goennt-uchida-eine-pause-id9882337.html|archive-date=2 October 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida rechtfertigt das Schalker Vertrauen mit Leidenschaft|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-rechtfertigt-das-schalker-vertrauen-mit-leidenschaft-id9999025.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=3 November 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107032355/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-rechtfertigt-das-schalker-vertrauen-mit-leidenschaft-id9999025.html|archive-date=7 November 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida stellt nicht nur Heldt in den Schatten|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-stellt-nicht-nur-heldt-in-den-schatten-614612/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 November 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105231858/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/614612/artikel_uchida-stellt-nicht-nur-heldt-in-den-schatten.html|archive-date=5 November 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke verteidigt exzellent - Matip und Höwedes herausragend|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-verteidigt-exzellent-matip-und-hoewedes-herausragend-id10319218.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=6 February 2015|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216012921/http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-verteidigt-exzellent-matip-und-hoewedes-herausragend-id10319218.html|archive-date=16 February 2015|url-status=dead}} Towards the end of the 2014–15 season, Uchida soon found himself as a part-time player and was demoted to the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Schalke: Seit dem Derby-Debakel außen vor – Uchidas stiller Abstieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchidas-stiller-abstieg-624925/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=14 April 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415233808/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/624925/artikel_uchidas-stiller-abstieg.html|archive-date=15 April 2015|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=内田の評価は２大紙で大きく分かれる地元紙は「先制の起点になるべきだった…」|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20150217/bun15021708190002-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=17 February 2015|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150219202938/https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20150217/bun15021708190002-n1.html|archive-date=19 February 2015|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Barnetta hofft auf neuen Vertrag|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/barnetta-hofft-auf-neuen-vertrag-id10470383.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=18 March 2015|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20200329195846/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/lokalsport/gelsenkirchen-und-buer/barnetta-hofft-auf-neuen-vertrag-id10470383.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke plant weiter mit Tranquillo Barnetta|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-plant-weiter-mit-tranquillo-barnetta-id10531097.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=5 April 2015|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124063444/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-plant-weiter-mit-tranquillo-barnetta-id10531097.html|archive-date=24 January 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Uchida auf Schalke nur noch im Abseits - trotz Systemwechsel|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-auf-schalke-nur-noch-im-abseits-trotz-systemwechsel-id10564089.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=14 May 2015|access-date=29 March 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329195841/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/uchida-auf-schalke-nur-noch-im-abseits-trotz-systemwechsel-id10564089.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} However, he was eventually injured on two occasions, including another Patella problems that kept him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Schalker Sorgen um Uchida und Kirchhoff|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalker-sorgen-um-uchida-und-kirchhoff-621538/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=20 February 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221174607/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/621538/artikel_schalker-sorgen-um-uchida-und-kirchhoff.html|archive-date=21 February 2015|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Shooting-Star Sané vor der Verlängerung|url=https://www.kicker.de/shooting-star-sanc3a9-vor-der-verlaengerung-625367/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=20 April 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421090056/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/625367/artikel_shooting-star-sanc3a9-vor-der-verlaengerung.html|archive-date=21 April 2015|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2014–15 season, Uchida went on to make the total of 20 appearances in all competitions.

However, ahead of the 2015–16 season, Uchida undergone an operation on his patellar tendons, which saw him sidelined for six weeks.{{cite news|title=Uchida lässt sich operieren - zum Ärger Schalkes|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-laesst-sich-operieren---zum-aerger-schalkes-628745/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 June 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612080006/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/628745/artikel_uchida-laesst-sich-operieren---zum-aerger-schalkes.html|archive-date=12 June 2015|url-status=live}} By October, he revealed his recovery but hasn't confirm the date of his return.{{cite news|title=Termin unbekannt: "Uschis" Kampf ums Comeback|url=https://www.kicker.de/termin-unbekannt_uschis-kampf-ums-comeback-636969/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 October 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014123428/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/636969/artikel_termin-unbekannt_uschis-kampf-ums-comeback.html|archive-date=14 October 2015|url-status=live}} Uchida was able to return to training January but it was short–lived when he suffered a knee injury that saw him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Bei Uchida ist das Lächeln zurück|url=https://www.kicker.de/bei-uchida-ist-das-laecheln-zurueck-643466/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 January 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123214413/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/643466/artikel_bei-uchida-ist-das-laecheln-zurueck.html|archive-date=23 January 2016|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Die Konkurrenz im Schalker Mittelfeld schwächelt Belhanda: Premiere - und jetzt mehr?|url=https://www.kicker.de/belhanda_premiere---und-jetzt-mehr-643892/artikel|work=Kicker|language=de|date=27 January 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128083044/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/643892/artikel_belhanda_premiere---und-jetzt-mehr.html|archive-date=28 January 2016|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Ernüchterung bei Choupo-Moting nach MRT|url=https://www.kicker.de/ernuechterung-bei-choupo-moting-nach-mrt-646344/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=1 March 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302092709/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/646344/artikel_ernuechterung-bei-choupo-moting-nach-mrt.html|archive-date=2 March 2016|url-status=live}}

Ahead of the 2016–17 season, Uchida returned to training in the pre–season tour.{{cite news|title=Uchida ist zurück und fällt noch lange aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-ist-zurueck-und-faellt-noch-lange-aus-655835/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 July 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713162428/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/655835/artikel_uchida-ist-zurueck-und-faellt-noch-lange-aus.html|archive-date=13 July 2016|url-status=live}} However, his return to training was short–lived when he suffered two injuries on two separate occasions between August and November.{{cite news|title=Neue Sorgen um Pechvogel Uchida|url=https://www.kicker.de/neue-sorgen-um-pechvogel-uchida-658444/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 August 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818212745/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/658444/artikel_neue-sorgen-um-pechvogel-uchida.html|archive-date=18 August 2016|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Statt Teamtraining: Schalkes Uchida wieder in Japan|url=https://www.kicker.de/statt-teamtraining_schalkes-uchida-wieder-in-japan-664299/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 November 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110163455/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/664299/artikel_statt-teamtraining_schalkes-uchida-wieder-in-japan.html|archive-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live}} But on 7 December 2016, Uchida made his first appearance for Schalke 04, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League match.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/161208_spielbericht_salzburg/page/8812--8812-213--213.html|title=0:2 in Salzburg - Uchida feiert Comeback!|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=7 December 2016|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017201746/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/161208_spielbericht_salzburg/page/8812--8812-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} This turns out to be his only appearance in the 2016–17 season, as he suffered injuries once more.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/170112_uchida/page/9031--10-213--213.html|title=Atsuto Uchida: Muskelkater stört mich nicht|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=12 January 2017|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202044/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/170112_uchida/page/9031--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke-Neuzugang Coke gibt Comeback in Hannover|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-neuzugang-coke-gibt-comeback-in-hannover-673634/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 March 2017|access-date=18 October 2017}} By the time Uchida left Schalke 04, he made 153 appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. On 10 September 2017, Uchida was given a farewell send-off before a Schalke 04 match.{{cite news|title="Wir Schalker sind wahnsinnig stolz auf Dich!" - Emotionale Momente vor Schalke-Heimspiel|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/wir-schalker-sind-wahnsinnig-stolz-auf-dich-emotionale-momente-vor-schalke-heimspiel-id211879029.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=10 September 2017|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911150057/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/wir-schalker-sind-wahnsinnig-stolz-auf-dich-emotionale-momente-vor-schalke-heimspiel-id211879029.html|archive-date=11 September 2017|url-status=dead}}

=Union Berlin=

On 21 August 2017, Uchida joined 2. Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a one-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/170821_uchida/page/10080--10-213--213.html|title=Atsuto Uchida wechselt zum 1. FC Union Berlin|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=21 August 2017|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202930/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/170821_uchida/page/10080--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Schalke allowed him to leave on a free transfer and "accommodated him financially" following his seven-year stay at the club.{{cite news|title=Ab in die Hauptstadt: Uchida geht zu Union|url=https://www.kicker.de/ab-in-die-hauptstadt_uchida-geht-zu-union-704424/artikel|access-date=21 August 2017|work=kicker Online|date=21 August 2017|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821184205/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/704424/artikel_ab-in-die-hauptstadt_uchida-geht-zu-union.html|archive-date=21 August 2017|url-status=live}}

Uchida made his Union Berlin debut on 10 September 2017, coming on as a 75th minute substitute, and assisted for his club's temporary 2–1 lead three minutes later, an own goal by Kaan Ayhan, in a 3–2 loss against Fortuna Düsseldorf.{{cite news|title=Neuhaus hat für Fortuna das letzte Wort|url=https://www.kicker.de/duesseldorf-gegen-union-2017-bundesliga-3827926/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 September 2017|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824061959/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/704424/artikel_ab-in-die-hauptstadt_uchida-geht-zu-union.html|archive-date=24 August 2017|url-status=live}} On 19 September, he made his first start in a 1–0 loss against SV Sandhausen.{{cite news|title=Paqaradas Strahl bezwingt auch Union|url=https://www.kicker.de/sandhausen-gegen-union-2017-bundesliga-3827943/analyse|access-date=3 January 2018|work=kicker Online|date=19 September 2017|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923132105/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/spieltag/2-bundesliga/2017-18/7/3827943/spielanalyse_sv-sandhausen-1604_1-fc-union-berlin-62.html|archive-date=23 September 2017|url-status=live}} Uchida played no further match before he sustained a thigh injury in mid-October.{{cite news|title=Unions Uchida erneut ausgebremst|url=https://www.kicker.de/unions-uchida-erneut-ausgebremst-708546/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 October 2017|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017141517/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/708546/artikel_unions-uchida-erneut-ausgebremst.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Having made just two appearances before the winter break, Uchida left Union Berlin to return to his native Japan signing with former club Kashima Antlers.{{cite news|title=Uchida verlässt Union in Richtung Heimat|url=https://www.kicker.de/uchida-verlaesst-union-in-richtung-heimat-714026/artikel|access-date=3 January 2018|work=kicker Online|date=3 January 2018|language=de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102155945/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/714026/artikel_uchida-verlaesst-union-in-richtung-heimat.html|archive-date=2 January 2018|url-status=live}} It came after when he wanted to return to his homeland country.{{cite news|title=Früherer Schalke-Fanliebling Uchida will zurück nach Japan|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/frueherer-schalke-fanliebling-uchida-will-zurueck-nach-japan-id212922377.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=21 December 2017|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329134856/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/frueherer-schalke-fanliebling-uchida-will-zurueck-nach-japan-id212922377.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}

=Return to Kashima Antlers=

On 2 January 2018, Uchida re-joined J1 team Kashima Antlers after playing seven and a half years in Germany. Uchida is scheduled to join his teammates in Kashima on 9 January 2018, shortly before the start of the 2018 J1 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/01/03/soccer/j-league/antlers-announce-atsuto-uchidas-return-germany/#.Wk9YYbZ7G8U|title=Antlers announce Atsuto Uchida's return from Germany|newspaper=The Japan Times|date=3 January 2018}}
{{cite news|url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/atsuto-uchida-schalke-bids-bundesliga-farewell-return-to-kashima-antlers-467596.jsp|title=Atsuto Uchida bids Germany farewell with return to Kashima Antlers|newspaper=Bundesliga.com|date=2 January 2018}}
{{cite news|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/01/02/soccer/j-league/veteran-defender-atsuto-uchida-finalizes-contract-kashima-antlers/#.Wk9ap7Z7G8U|title=Veteran defender Atsuto Uchida finalizes contract with Kashima Antlers|newspaper=The Japan Times|date=2 January 2018}}

Uchida made his first Kashima Antlers’ appearance in eight years, starting a match and played 84 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against Shimizu S-Pulse in the opening game of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52163|title=０１８明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第1節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=25 February 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001104454/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52163|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} However, he soon suffered a thigh injury that kept him out for a month.{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田、Ｇ大阪戦は欠場か別メニューで調整|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180302/jle18030220170020-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=2 March 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} On 14 April 2018, Uchida made his return from injury, starting a match and played 77 minutes, in a 2–0 win against Nagoya Grampus.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52181|title=２０１８明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第8節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=14 April 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001104545/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52181|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} He appeared in the next four matches, setting up two goals against Vissel Kobe on 25 April 2018 and V-Varen Nagasaki on 2 May 2018 that saw the club earn a total of four points in both matches.{{cite news|title=鹿島、鈴木ヘッドも好調の神戸とドロー決着|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180425/jle18042521200015-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=25 April 2018|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20200329195819/https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180425/jle18042521200015-n1.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52183|title=２０１８明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第10節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=25 April 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001105814/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52183|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52185|title=２０１８明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第12節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=2 May 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001114633/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52185 |archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=好アシストもPK献上…長崎のルーキー米田、対峙した内田篤人に「余裕が違う」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?243701-243701-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=2 May 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} However, Uchida suffered a knee injury that saw him out for two months.{{cite news|title=ノイアーから内田篤人へ愛のエール…「また会いたいよ」「ウシダサン、ガンバッテ」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?244398-244398-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 May 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} It wasn’t until on 11 July 2018 when Uchida made his return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 4–1 win against Machida Zelvia.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52386|title=天皇杯 JFA 第98回全日本サッカー選手権大会 3回戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=11 July 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20241001135108/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52386|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} Following his return, he found himself in and out of the starting line-up, due to being on the substitute bench and facing his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田、１カ月ぶり先発へ２８日ＡＣＬ準々決勝|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180828/jle18082805000003-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=28 August 2018|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329195809/https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180828/jle18082805000003-n1.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=磐田、鹿島の名門対決はドロー…再開初戦は痛み分け|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180718/jle18071821340018-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=18 July 2018|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329195807/https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180718/jle18071821340018-n1.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=「負け試合かと思ったけど…」1か月ぶり先発の内田篤人、安堵の先勝|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?253124-253124-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=28 July 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} Uchida then played an important role when he scored the winning goal, in a 3–2 win against Suwon Samsung Bluewings on 3 October 2018; which in the return leg, Kashima Antlers drew 3–3, resulting in the club reaching the AFC Champions League Final for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52398|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2018 準決勝第1戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=3 October 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001142749/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52398|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島、劇的ドロー悲願の決勝進出／ＡＣＬ準決勝詳細|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201810230000838.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=23 October 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52399|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2018 準決勝第2戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=24 October 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001142749/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52399|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} However, Uchida suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out for a month.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/team_info/68055|title=内田選手の負傷について|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 October 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20210616081145/https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/team_info/68055|archive-date=16 June 2021|url-status=live}} While on the sidelines, Kashima Antlers won the AFC Champions League Final against Persepolis by beating them 2–0 aggregate to win the club's first AFC Champions League trophy.{{cite news|title=鹿島先勝！アジア王者へ前進／ＡＣＬ決勝第１戦詳細|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201811020000891.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=3 November 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島がＡＣＬ初制覇！我慢肝に総力戦で示した一体感|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201811100000910.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=11 November 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}} On 24 November 2018, he made his return from injury, coming on as a late substitute, in a 3–0 win against Vegalta Sendai.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52206|title=２０１８明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第33節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=24 November 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001142220/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52206|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} In the FIFA Club World Cup, Uchida played three times for Kashima Antlers, as the club finished fourth place in the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52404|title=FIFAクラブワールドカップ UAE 2018 準々決勝|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=15 December 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20241001140033/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52404|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=安部の涙に自分を重ね…声を詰まらせた内田「分かるんだよ、裕葵の気持ちが」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?261986-261986-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=19 December 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52408|title=FIFAクラブワールドカップ UAE 2018 準決勝|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=19 December 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20241001140028/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52408|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島完敗涙の内田「この経験を無駄にしては…」|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201812210000016.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=21 December 2018|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52409|title=FIFAクラブワールドカップ UAE 2018 3位決定戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=22 December 2018|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001143228/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52409|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2018 season, he went on to twenty–three appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2019 season, Uchida was appointed as the new Kashima Antlers’ captain following the departure of Gen Shoji.{{cite news|title=鹿島内田篤人が新キャプテン就任必勝祈願で「再起」の二文字|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2019/01/19/kiji/20190119s00002179123000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=19 January 2019|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田がサッカー人生初の主将就任、必勝祈願では絵馬に「再起」|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20190120/jle19012005050001-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=20 January 2019|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329200953/https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20190120/jle19012005050001-n1.html|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} His first match as captain for the club came on 1 March 2019 against Kawasaki Frontale and set up an equalising goal for Sho Ito, in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52418|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第2節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=1 March 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101102754/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52418|archive-date=1 November 2020|url-status=live}} He later captained three more matches for Kashima Antlers between 9 March 2019 and 30 March 2019, helping the club earn a total of seven points.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52419|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第3節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=9 March 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152348/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52419|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52420|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第4節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=17 March 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152349/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52420|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52421|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第5節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=30 March 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001153059/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52421|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} However, during a 3–2 win against Júbilo Iwata on 30 March 2019, Uchida suffered a knee injury and was substituted that kept him out for several months.{{cite news|title=鹿島磐田と1―1ドロー内田が負傷交代も「ただの打撲」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2019/03/31/kiji/20190331s00002179069000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=31 March 2019|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島小田初先発へ、東京に勝てば「自分の評価にも」|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201904130000580.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=13 April 2019|access-date=29 March 2020}} On 14 August 2019, he made his return from injury, coming on as a late substitute, in a 4–0 win against Tochigi SC in the third round of the Emperor's Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52643|title=天皇杯 JFA 第99回全日本サッカー選手権大会 3回戦|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=14 August 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152509/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52643|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} Since returning from injury, Uchida resumed his captaincy role despite being placed on the substitute bench in a number of matches for the rest of the 2019 season.{{cite news|title="経験者"内田篤人が語る優勝争い「追われる難しさをＦＣ東京は…」|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20190915/jle19091516290010-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=15 September 2019|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=鹿島、暫定首位！６カ月ぶり先発の内田が過密日程でしんどいチームを声で姿で牽引|url=https://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20190929/jle19092905030003-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|language=ja|date=29 September 2019|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52445|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第29節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=18 October 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152727/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52445|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52448|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第32節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=23 November 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152727/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52448|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} He helped Kashima Antlers finish third place in the league.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52449|title=２０１９明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第33節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=30 November 2019|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818111613/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52449|archive-date=18 August 2024|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2019 season, Uchida went on to make twelve appearances in all competitions.

At the start of the 2020 season, Uchida appeared as an unused substitute for the AFC Champions League against Melbourne Victory on 28 January 2020, as Kashima Antlers lost 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52688|title=AFCチャンピオンズリーグ2020 プレーオフ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=28 January 2020|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001154200/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52688|archive-date=1 October 2024|url-status=live}} Shortly after, he suffered a calf injury during a friendly match against Mito HollyHock on 1 February 2020, as the club won 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52679|title=２０２０Ｊリーグプレシーズンマッチ|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=1 February 2020|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620004628/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52679|archive-date=20 June 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/team_info/75843|title=内田選手の負傷について|publisher=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=4 February 2020|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021053010/https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/team_info/75843|archive-date=21 October 2020|url-status=live}} After the match, it was announced that Uchida was sidelined for four weeks.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/media_info/75915|title=「Fine」内田選手|publisher=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=9 February 2020|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102164132/https://www.antlers.co.jp/news/media_info/75915|archive-date=2 January 2021|url-status=live}} However, the season was interrupted due to the pandemic and it was pushed back to July, allowing him to have more time to recover.{{Cite press release|date=25 February 2020|url=https://www.jleague.jp/release/post-63079/|title=2020Jリーグ明治安田生命J1リーグ第2節～第4節明治安田生命J2リーグ第2節～第4節明治安田生命J3リーグ第1節～第2節 JリーグYBCルヴァンカップグループステージ第2節～第3節開催延期のお知らせ|publisher=Japan Professional Football League|access-date=2 January 2021|language=ja}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人ら好プレーも均衡破れず…鹿島と町田は練習試合2本目を終えてスコアレス|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?303458-303458-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=20 June 2020|access-date=2 January 2021}} Once the league resumed, he made his first appearance of the season, starting a match and played 60 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against Kawasaki Frontale on 4 July 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52852|title=２０２０明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第2節|website=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=4 July 2020|access-date=5 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730205343/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52852|archive-date=30 July 2021|url-status=live}} A month later on 12 August 2020, Uchida captained the club for the first time this season, starting the match and played 69 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–2 win against Shimizu S-Pulse in a J.League Cup match.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52805|title=２０２０ＪリーグYBCルヴァンカップグループステージ第3節|publisher=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=12 August 2020|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229090350/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52805|archive-date=29 December 2020|url-status=live}} Eight days later on 20 August 2020, he announced his retirement from professional football.{{cite news|title=元日本代表DF内田篤人が現役引退を決断…ラストマッチは3日後|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?308819-308819-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=20 August 2020|access-date=2 January 2021}} Three days later on 23 August 2020, Uchida made his last appearance in professional football against Gamba Osaka, coming on as a 16th-minute substitute for the injured Rikuto Hirose, as Kashima Antlers drew 1–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52863|title=２０２０明治安田生命Ｊ１リーグ第12節|publisher=Kashima Antlers|language=ja|date=23 August 2020|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102171309/https://www.antlers.co.jp/games/52863|archive-date=2 January 2021|url-status=live}} After the match, he spoke at his retirement ceremony, thanking the club and hope the new generation would hear his story in hopes of becoming a professional football.{{cite news|title=内田篤人「本当に申し訳ない」／引退スピーチ全文|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/202008240000035.html?mode=all|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=23 August 2020|access-date=1 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人ラストマッチで明かしたプロとしての思い|url=https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/sports/articles/2020/08/013198.html|publisher=TV Tokyo|language=ja|date=23 August 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}} Following this, Uchida went on to make three appearances in all competitions.

Post-playing career

Following his retirement from professional football, Uchida moved to coaching when he was appointed as a role model coach for Japan U19.{{cite news|title=ロールモデルコーチとして内田篤人氏と契約|url=https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/news/00025323/|website=Japan Football Asscociation|language=ja|date=13 September 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=U-19日本代表がミニ合宿で変貌した理由胸に刺さった内田"コーチ"の言葉「覚悟が足りないと…」|url=https://www.football-zone.net/archives/283424|publisher=Football Zone|language=ja|date=17 September 2020|access-date=2 January 2021}} However, Uchida previously ruled out being a manager, citing as leadership to be difficult.{{cite news|title=引退後のキャリアは…内田篤人「Youtuberにはならない」「指導者は本当に難しい」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?309140-309140-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=24 August 2020|access-date=2 January 2021}}
{{cite news|title=内田海外で「勉強するより勝負してほしい」"世界を知る男"が日本の後輩へアドバイス|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2020/08/25/kiji/20200825s00002179015000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=25 August 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}}

On 28 March 2021, Uchida was hired as a sportscaster for TV Asahi's "Hodo Station".{{cite news|title=内田篤人氏即決「報ステ」スポーツキャスター初挑戦|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202103270000835.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=28 March 2021|access-date=5 October 2024}} His first day of the job took place on 31 March 2021.{{cite news|title=内田篤人氏「報ステ」スポーツキャスターとして初出演!日本代表14点大勝に「両SBが良かった」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2021/03/31/kiji/20210331s00002014630000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=31 March 2021|access-date=5 October 2024}} Uchida was appointed as Schalke's team ambassador and LIXIL ambassador.{{cite news|title=内田篤人氏、LIXILアンバサダー就任 SDGs「子供たちと学びながら伝えていきたい」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2020/12/16/kiji/20201215s00002000393000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=16 December 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title= "ウッシー"がシャルケ帰還、内田篤人がアンバサダーに就任「常に心の中にあり続けたチーム」|url=https://web.ultra-soccer.jp/news/view?news_no=396783|website=Web Ultra Soccer|language=ja|date=21 May 2021|access-date=5 October 2024}} On 22 September 2022, he was appointed as a football committee for the J1 League.{{cite news|title=「フットボール委員会」の設置について|url=https://www.jleague.jp/news/article/23394|website=J1 League|language=ja|date=22 September 2022|access-date=5 October 2024}}

International career

=Youth team=

File:Brazil-Japan, Confederations Cup 2013 (13).jpg's Neymar during a match at the Confederations Cup in 2013.]]

Uchida represented Japan at several underage levels. Uchida was part of the Japan team for the 2006 AFC Youth Championship finals hosted by India.{{cite news|title=U-19代表に梅崎ら21人選出|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21145-2054-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=19 October 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}} He helped the Japan's defence with two clean sheets in the first two matches in the group stage, which saw the side through to the knockout stage.{{cite news|title=U-19日本-北朝鮮戦結果速報|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21371-2270-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=29 October 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U-19代表、飛び級でA代表入りに期待|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21402-2300-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=31 October 2006|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20200329202431/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21402-2300-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} Uchida later helped Japan reach the finals of the AFC Youth Championship by beating South Korea and Saudi Arabia.{{cite news|title=U-19日本-サウジ戦スタメン発表!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21514-2401-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=6 November 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U-19日本-韓国スタメン発表!|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21581-2465-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=9 November 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}} However, Japan finished runners-up after losing to North Korea on penalties.{{cite news|title=AFCユース決勝、U-19日本代表スタメン|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?21644-2523-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=12 November 2006|access-date=29 March 2020}}

Uchida also took part in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals hosted by Canada.{{cite news|title=U-20代表のW杯背番号発表|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?26012-6619-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=24 June 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}} He played his first match of the tournament and helped the side beat Scotland 2–1.{{cite news|title=[U-20W杯]日本vs.スコットランド結果速報|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?26157-6768-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=2 July 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}} This was followed up by helping Japan keep a clean sheet in the next two matches, which saw them go through to the knockout stage.{{cite news|title=[U-20W杯]日本vs.コスタリカ結果速報|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?26234-6828-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=5 July 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=[U-20W杯]日本vs.ナイジェリア結果速報|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?26296-6897-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=8 July 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}} However, the national side were eliminated by Czech Republic after losing on penalties.{{cite news|title=[U-20W杯]日本vsチェコ総括|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?26394-7023-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=12 July 2007|access-date=29 March 2020}}

In July 2008, Uchida was called up to Japan U23 squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics.{{cite news |script-title=ja:鹿島内田が五輪当落線上の興梠をアシスト|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20080712-382702.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=12 July 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=U-23:右サイド制圧した内田篤人「本番前にこういうチームとやれてよかった」(日本vsアルゼンチン) |url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?40334-21197-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=29 July 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} He played his first match of the tournament, starting the whole game, as Japan U23 lost 1–0 against United States.{{cite news|title=8/7[五輪]五輪選手、アメリカ戦後ミックスゾーンコメント|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?40700-21577-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=7 August 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} Uchida went on to make two appearances for the side in the tournament, as Japan were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鹿島内田が五輪での負傷癒え27日先発へ|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp0-20080827-401642.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=27 August 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=[五輪]反町ジャパンは2連敗で終戦|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?40830-21696-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 August 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}}

=Senior team=

File:Uchida 20080622.jpg.]]

Uchida received an international call-up on two occasions for the Japan national team squad from national coach Ivica Osim between December 2007 and January 2008 but he did not play any game.{{cite news|title=JFA announces provisional squad|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/12/soccer/international-soccer/jfa-announces-provisional-squad/|publisher=The Japan Times|date=12 December 2007|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=日本代表に高原ら２５人を発表|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2008/01/23/kiji/K20080123Z00000110.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=23 January 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}} Uchida finally made a full international debut for the Samurai Blue on 26 January 2008 in a friendly against Chile at National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. This was the first match under the reign of new manager Takeshi Okada, as Japan drew 0–0.{{cite news|title=Japan, Chile scoreless in Okada's return|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/27/soccer/international-soccer/japan-chile-scoreless-in-okadas-return/|publisher=The Japan Times|date=27 January 2008|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=内田代表デビュー|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?32811-13474-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=26 January 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} In a follow–up match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, he played full 90 minutes for the Samurai Blue and keep another clean sheet, in a 3–0 win.{{cite news|title=日本vsボスニア・ヘルツェゴビナ試合記録|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?32959-33641-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=30 January 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} On 6 February 2008, Uchida played 90 minutes for Japan in a 4–1 win against Thailand and became the first teenage Japanese footballer to play FIFA World Cup qualification after the establishment of the J. League in 1993.{{cite news|title=先発確実！内田自然体の10代初陣|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2008/02/05/kiji/K20080205Z00001070.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=5 February 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}} On 22 June 2008, he scored the winner in a 1–0 win against Bahrain.{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/preliminaries/asia/matches/round=250436/match=300036524/report.html|title=Asia – Group 2 Match Report Japan – Bahrain|date=22 June 2008|work=fifa.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120720062723/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/preliminaries/asia/matches/round%3D250436/match%3D300036524/report.html|archive-date=20 July 2012}}
{{cite news|title=内田ラッキーヘッド！岡田ジャパン１位通過|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2008/06/22/kiji/K20080622Z00000770.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=22 June 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}} It was his first international goal and Uchida became the youngest Japanese's goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualification at age 20 years and 87 days, beating an 11-year-old record that was held by Hidetoshi Nakata.{{cite news|title=入っちゃった！内田"強運"最年少弾|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2008/06/23/kiji/K20080623Z00002210.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=23 June 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}} Throughout 2008, he dispatched the right–back position from Yūichi Komano and Yūichi Komano.{{cite news|title=内田が「不動の右SB」加地脅かす|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?32680-13341-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=23 January 2008|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20200329202119/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?32680-13341-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=岡田ジャパン、右SB・内田、左SB・加地をテスト|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?33540-14240-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=16 February 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=内田をどうする？ウズベク戦で究極の選択|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2008/09/12/kiji/K20080912Z00001760.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=12 September 2008|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田に"大食い指令"|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?43993-24908-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=18 October 2008|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329202115/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?43993-24908-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}

Uchida started 2009 well when he set up two goals, in a 5–1 win against Finland on 5 February 2009.{{cite news|title=岡崎2発+香川で日本が3点リード|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?49311-30393-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=5 February 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}} In June 2009, Uchida was featured in two of the three World Cup qualifying matches, which resulted in the Samurai Blue qualified for the tournament.{{cite news|title=日本代表選手、7日のコメント|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?54962-36559-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=7 June 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ゴール取り消しにPK献上…凱旋試合は後味悪く1-1ドロー|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?55095-36744-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 June 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=悪夢の再現…岡田ジャパンは逆転負けで最終予選初黒星|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?55383-37197-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=17 June 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}} Later in the year, Uchida helped Japan keep four consecutive clean sheets between 10 October 2009 and 18 November 2009, all of them were friendly matches.{{cite news|title=日本2-0勝利。森本の"アシスト"で本田がゴール! |url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?60339-43961-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 October 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=3戦連続出場の徳永、初先発で手応え|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?60537-44215-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=14 October 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=南アの守備崩せず…岡田ジャパンは攻め手なくスコアレスドロー|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?61791-46013-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=14 November 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=岡田ジャパンは09年最終戦を4-0快勝締め|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?61932-46206-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=17 November 2009|access-date=29 March 2020}}

In February 2010, Uchida was called up to the Japan's national squad for the East Asian Football Championship.{{cite news|title=東アジア選手権メンバー23人を発表、石川ら3選手が落選|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?64966-50432-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=3 February 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}} He helped the Samurai Blue keep two clean sheets in the first two matches.{{cite news|title=歴史的敗戦の韓国は"テスト"を強調。前鹿島DFは「内田との対戦が楽しみ」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?65220-50831-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=11 February 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=日本vs中国試合後の選手コメント|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?65090-50637-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=7 February 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}} However, Japan's loss to South Korea in Matchday 3 meant that the Samurai Blue finished third place in the tournament.{{cite news|title=これが現実…日本は韓国に1-3完敗で史上最低の3位終戦|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?65368-51038-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=14 February 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}} In May 2010, Uchida was a member of the Japan team for the 2010 World Cup squad.{{cite news |script-title=ja:ファンが選んだ日本代表２３人ＦＷは意外な結果に… |url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2010/05/09/kiji/K20100509Z00000030.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=9 May 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}} However, he appeared as a substitute for all the World Cup matches after failing to dispatch a right–back place from Yūichi Komano.{{cite news |script-title=ja:内田決意の渡独「Ｗ杯でしたくない経験をした」|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2010/07/12/kiji/K20100712Z00000610.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=12 July 2010|access-date=18 October 2017}} After the tournament, Uchida said he was disappointed in himself for not playing in the World Cup and hope his move to Schalke 04 would make him a better player.{{cite news|title=シャルケ移籍の内田「強く、大きく、いい男になりたい」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2010/07/09/kiji/K20100709Z00000410.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=9 July 2010|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田決意の渡独「Ｗ杯でしたくない経験をした」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2010/07/12/kiji/K20100712Z00000610.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=12 July 2010|access-date=5 October 2024}}

In December 2010, Uchida was called up to the Japan's squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.{{cite news|title=[アジア杯メンバー発表]李が初選出、吉田、柏木らも復帰|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?78267-69730-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=24 December 2010|access-date=29 March 2020}} He played all the first three matches in the tournament and helped the Samurai Blue reach the knockout stage.{{cite news|script-title=ja:"オウンゴール"を帳消しにする劇弾、代表初ゴールの吉田「闘莉王さんなら3点取ってた」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79042-70783-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 January 2011|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=微妙な判定で川島退場&PK献上も、10人のザックジャパンが競り勝つ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79241-71040-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=14 January 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=岡崎ハット!前田2発!ザックジャパンが5発大勝で首位突破|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79407-71269-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=17 January 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} However, Uchida was suspended for the quarter–final against Qatar after being booked two times on different occasions.{{cite news|title=[アジア杯]日本対カタール戦プレビュー|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79518-71362-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=20 January 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kagawa kann's auch in Katar|url=https://www.kicker.de/kagawa-kanns-auch-in-katar-547633/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 January 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}} He returned to the starting line-up, playing against South Korea in the semi–finals and played the whole game, as Japan beat the opposition team 3–2 in the penalty shoot–out following the match being played for 120 minutes, in a 2–2 draw.{{cite news|title=PK戦の死闘制す!!ザックジャパンが宿敵・韓国を下し2大会ぶり決勝へ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79764-71767-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=26 January 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} In the AFC Asian Cup Final against Australia, Uchida started and played 120 minutes, as the Samurai Blue beat the Socceroos 1–0 to win the AFC Asian Cup, thanks to Tadanari Lee.{{cite news|title="Koreaner" Lee schießt Japan zum Titel|url=https://www.kicker.de/koreaner-lee-schiesst-japan-zum-titel-547955/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=29 January 2011|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131193057/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/547955/artikel_koreaner-lee-schiesst-japan-zum-titel.html|archive-date=31 January 2011|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:2大会ぶり最多4度目のアジア制覇!途中出場・李の劇弾で延長戦制す|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?79959-72010-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=30 January 2011|access-date=23 August 2018}}

Later in the year, he helped Japan keep three consecutive clean sheets between 7 June 2011 and 2 September 2011.{{cite news|title=3-4-3を90分間貫くも遠いゴール…ザックジャパンは2戦連続スコアレスドロー|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?85685-80048-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=7 June 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=香川、復活2発!ザックジャパンが韓国から37年ぶり3得点で歴史的大勝|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?88671-84014-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=10 August 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=日本-北朝鮮は0-0で後半へ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?89709-85388-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=2 September 2011|access-date=29 March 2020}} Uchida, once again, helped the Samurai Blue keep three consecutive clean sheets between 23 May 2012 and 8 June 2012.{{cite news|title=日本vsアゼルバイジャン試合後の選手コメント|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?99844-100704-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=23 May 2012|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=日本vsオマーン試合記録|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?100299-101356-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=3 June 2012|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:本田が初のハットトリック!!日本はヨルダンに6発大勝で最終予選2連勝|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?100502-101618-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=8 June 2012|access-date=5 October 2024}} On 4 June 2013, he later helped Japan qualify for the World Cup after drawing 1–1 against Australia on 4 June 2013.{{cite news|title=本田がロスタイムに同点PK!!世界最速で5大会連続のW杯出場決定|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?115582-119800-fl|publisher=Web Gekisak|language=ja|date=4 June 2013|access-date=5 October 2024}} Shortly after, Uchida was called up to the Samurai Blue's squad for the 2013 Confederations Cup.{{cite news|script-title=ja:もし一人足せるとしたら、日本代表に誰を選ぶ？|url=https://www.footballchannel.jp/2013/06/06/post5164/|publisher=Football Channel Website|language=ja|date=6 June 2013|access-date=29 March 2020}} He was featured three times in the tournament, as Japan loss all three matches and was eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|title=日本代表、ブラジル戦完敗に落胆コンフェデ杯|url=https://www.afpbb.com/articles/-/2950560|website=AFP BB News|language=ja|date=16 June 2013|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=イタリアに３発も逆転負け／コンフェデ杯|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/japan/news/f-sc-tp2-20130620-1144904.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=20 June 2013|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Hernandez sorgt für versöhnlichen Abschluss|url=https://www.kicker.de/japan-gegen-mexiko-2013-confederations-cup-1443645/spielbericht|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=26 June 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626041955/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/confedcup/spielplan/spiele/confederations-cup/2013/3/1443645/spielbericht_japan_mexiko.html|archive-date=26 June 2013|url-status=live}} At one point after losing to Brazil, Brazilian media gave Uchida's performance the lowest score out of the match.{{cite news|title=ブラジル紙がPKストップの川島に最高点、内田は最低評価…|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?116395-120762-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=24 June 2013|access-date=29 March 2020}}

In May 2014, Uchida was called up to Japan's squad for the 2014 World Cup.{{cite web|publisher=Sports Reference|title=Atsuto Uchida Biography and Statistics|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/uc/atsuto-uchida-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000000/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/uc/atsuto-uchida-1.html|url-status=dead|access-date=25 July 2009|archive-date=15 May 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140513_nominierungen/page/3722--10-213--213.html|title=S04-Quintett freut sich über Nominierungen|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=13 May 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017163653/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140513_nominierungen/page/3722--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Prior to this, he was involved in three friendly matches, including scoring his second international goal for the Samurai Blue against Cyprus on 27 May 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140527_uchida/page/3784--10-213--213.html|title=Atsuto Uchida trifft bei Japans Testspielsieg|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=27 May 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017163704/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140527_uchida/page/3784--10-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Unlike the previous World Cup, Uchida started all three matches in the World Cup, which saw Japan eliminated from the group stage.{{cite news|script-title=ja:日本コートジボワールに逆転負けで黒星発進…本田先制弾も実らず|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2014/06/15/kiji/K20140615008370750.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=15 June 2014|access-date=23 August 2018}}
{{cite news|title=コロンビアに敗れ、ワールドカップ敗退|url=https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/worldcup/news/00001105/|publisher=Japan Football Association|language=ja|date=25 June 2014|access-date=25 July 2024}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140625_wm_update/page/3912--3912-213--213.html|title=#S04inBrazil: Atsuto Uchida muss die Koffer packen|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=25 June 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017164442/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140625_wm_update/page/3912--3912-213--213.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=live}} Despite this, he kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw against Greece on 20 June 2014.{{cite news|title=日本代表、ギリシャと引き分け～ワールドカップ第2戦～|url=https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/worldcup/news/00001080/|website=Japan Football Association|language=ja|date=20 June 2014|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:サポーターも見放した！？ザック采配に厳しすぎる採点更迭論も|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2014/06/22/kiji/K20140622008417530.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=22 June 2014|access-date=5 October 2024}} Following Japan's elimination, Uchida hinted about retirement from the Samurai Blue.{{cite news|title=代表引退示唆の真意を語る内田「100%でいられない自分はどうなのか」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?141964-141964-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=26 June 2014|access-date=29 March 2020}} A month later, he later reflected about playing in the World Cup.{{cite news|title=内田篤人インタビューVol.1「ノイアーは自慢の友達」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?143275-143275-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=17 July 2014|access-date=29 March 2020}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人インタビューVol.2「自分たちのサッカーという言葉が一人歩きした」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?143323-143323-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=18 July 2014|access-date=29 March 2020}}

Expecting to be picked for the AFC Asian Cup, Uchida, however, was cut from the Japan's squad ahead of the tournament.{{cite news|title=内田のアジア杯招集をシャルケ拒否か|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/world/news/p-sc-tp3-20141203-1403986.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=3 December 2014|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=SCHALKER WINTER-EINKÄUFE: Heldt lässt Di Matteo noch zappeln|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/heldt-laesst-di-matteo-zappeln-38953330.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=13 December 2014|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=Kein Asien-Cup: Schalke kann auf Uchida bauen|url=https://www.kicker.de/kein-asien-cup_schalke-kann-auf-uchida-bauen-618157/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=28 December 2014|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231002822/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/618157/artikel_kein-asien-cup_schalke-kann-auf-uchida-bauen.html|archive-date=31 December 2014|url-status=live}} It was revealed that he was recovering from his injury.{{cite news|title=SAMURAI BLUE(日本代表) 登録選手変更のお知らせ AFCアジアカップオーストラリア2015|url=https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/asiancup2015/news/00003018/|website=Japan Football Association|language=ja|date=28 December 2014 |access-date=5 October 2024}} Following the conclusion of the Asian Cup, he didn’t get a call cup from the Samurai Blue until on 19 March 2015 for the Kirin Challenge Cup.{{cite news|title= SAMURAI BLUE（日本代表）メンバー・スケジュールキリンチャレンジカップ2015 対チュニジア代表【3/27（金）＠大分/大分スポーツ公園総合競技場】 JALチャレンジカップ2015 対ウズベキスタン代表【3/31（火）＠東京／東京スタジアム】|url=https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/news/00005749/|website=Japan Football Association|language=ja|date=19 March 2015|access-date=5 October 2024}} Uchida played two times in the tournament, winning both matches.{{cite news|title=Okazaki und Honda treffen gegen Tunesien|url=https://www.kicker.de/okazaki-und-honda-treffen-gegen-tunesien-623938/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 March 2015|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328105626/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/623938/artikel_okazaki-und-honda-treffen-gegen-tunesien.html|archive-date=28 March 2015|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Retter Calhanoglu und Townsend - Oranje schlägt Spanien|url=https://www.kicker.de/retter-calhanoglu-und-townsend---oranje-schlaegt-spanien-624180/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=31 March 2015|access-date=29 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403120310/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/intligen/startseite/624180/artikel_retter-calhanoglu-und-townsend---oranje-schlaegt-spanien.html|archive-date=3 April 2015|url-status=live }} Following the conclusion of the Kirin Challenge Cup, he spoke about his hopes of making a return to the Japan's call–ups but this never happened.{{cite news|title=内田来年３月Ｗ杯予選で代表復帰目指す「筋力は強くなってる」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2015/12/24/kiji/K20151224011738670.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=24 December 2015|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=シャルケＤＦ内田１月中にも合流へ「また代表に呼んでもらえるように」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2016/01/03/kiji/K20160103011798010.html |website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=3 January 2016|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田７戦ぶり出場代表復帰へ意欲「見てくれると思う」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2018/04/15/kiji/20180415s00002179100000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=15 April 2018|access-date=5 October 2024}}

Personal life

Outside of football, Uchida is considered a massively popular figure in his native country of Japan.{{cite news|title=『僕は主人公じゃなくていい』内田篤人ロングインタビュー|url=https://www.soccer-king.jp/sk_column/article/83066.html|website=Soccer King|language=ja|date=30 November 2013|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke sucht das Gespräch mit Atsuto Uchida|url=https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/sport/schalke/aktuelles/Vertrag-bis-2015-Schalke-sucht-das-Gespraech-mit-Atsuto-Uchida;art15837,2341726|publisher=Ruhr Nachrichten|language=de|date=13 September 2013|access-date=18 October 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911011521/https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/sport/schalke/aktuelles/Vertrag-bis-2015-Schalke-sucht-das-Gespraech-mit-Atsuto-Uchida;art15837,2341726|archive-date=11 September 2014|url-status=dead}} During a match against 1. FC Nürnberg on 26 February 2011, 90 women from Japan visited the Veltins-Arena to see Uchida play, and his popularity has led to him being referred to as a Japanese Beckham.{{cite news |script-title=ja:「日本のベッカム」内田決定的クロスも|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2011/02/28/kiji/K20110228000333690.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=28 February 2011|access-date=18 October 2017}} Uchida's popularity during his time at Schalke 04 led to the club launching an official Japanese website and Twitter account.{{cite news|title=Dank Uchida: Schalke-Homepage auch auf Japanisch|url=https://www.wa.de/sport/schalke-04/dank-atsuto-uchida-homepage-schalke-auch-japanisch-3116688.html|publisher=WA.de|language=de|date=17 September 2013|access-date=18 October 2017}} German newspaper Der Westen mentioned his popularity and that he could earn a cult following at Schalke 04.{{cite news|title=Warum Uchida auf dem besten Weg zum Kult-Schalker ist|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-uchida-auf-dem-besten-weg-zum-kult-schalker-ist-id8462595.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=19 September 2013|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921094908/https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/warum-uchida-auf-dem-besten-weg-zum-kult-schalker-ist-id8462595.html|archive-date=21 September 2013|url-status=dead}}

Outside of football, Uchida provided the voice for Uschi, who is named after him, in the Pokémon movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.{{cite news|title=Football Player Atsuto Uchida To Voice Character In New Pokémon Movie|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/23/football-player-atsuto-uchida-voice-character-new-pokemon-movie/|publisher=Silicon Era|date=23 June 2014}} He does not drink alcohol, preferring to drink banana juice.{{cite web|url=http://www.soccer-king.jp/news/germany/article/id=5476 |script-title=ja:ドイツシャルケ同僚の夜遊び報道に内田は|publisher=Soccer King|language=ja|date=28 October 2010|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208034846/http://www.soccer-king.jp/news/germany/article/id=5476|archive-date=8 February 2011|url-status=dead}} Growing up, Uchida said his favourite manga was Captain Tsubasa and supported Júbilo Iwata.{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田が「キャプテン翼」登場へ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?34318-14985-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=8 March 2008|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329203925/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?34318-14985-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人「"男は黙って"的な生き方に憧れてる」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?138855-138855-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=14 May 2014|access-date=29 March 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329203923/https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?138855-138855-fl|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead}} Since May 2015, Uchida has been married to Yuko Aoki, whom he has known since childhood, and together, the couple has three daughters.{{cite news |script-title=ja:内田篤人新婚生活を語る「意外と楽しくのほほんと」|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2015/12/23/kiji/K20151223011736460.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=23 December 2015|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news |script-title=ja:シャルケ内田篤人、青木裕子アナ長男へ自虐助言「膝に気を付けて」|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2016/05/23/kiji/K20160523012637690.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=23 May 2016|access-date=18 October 2017}}
{{cite news|title=引退内田「２人とも女の子」次は幼なじみ妻と子育て|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/202008240000676.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=24 August 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人氏、幼なじみ妻との結婚秘話交際開始は24歳「"あ、結婚するんだろうな"という相手だった」|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2020/11/09/kiji/20201109s00002000244000c.html|website=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=9 November 2020|access-date=5 October 2024}}
{{cite news|title=内田篤人氏、第３子の女児誕生を報告赤ちゃんの手の写真を添え「内田家３姉妹となりました」|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/202310110001333.html|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=11 January 2023|access-date=5 October 2024}}

Earlier in his football career, Uchida said he was considering enrolling to university to obtain a teacher's license.{{cite news|title=鹿島・内田が来春にも大学入学へ|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?38159-18912-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=5 June 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} In April 2016, Uchida and his teammate Yuya Osako opened a football training facility in Kashima.{{cite news |script-title=ja:コンディショニングラボ、内田と大迫が故郷に開設へ|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2017/04/10/kiji/20170409s00002000375000c.html|publisher=Sponichi Annex|language=ja|date=10 April 2017|access-date=18 October 2017}} Three years later in June, the pair released an exercise book.{{cite news|title=内田篤人＆大迫勇也が書籍を22日に発売地元で運営のスタジオ監修エクササイズ本|url=https://www.soccer-king.jp/news/release/20190621/950483.html?cx_player=relatednews|publisher=Soccer King|language=ja|date=21 June 2019|access-date=29 March 2020}} During his Japan's career, teammate Maya Yoshida claimed that he is best friends with Uchida, yet a fellow competitor.{{cite news|title=麻也が内田にジェラシー「内田選手の決勝点で試合が決まる日が来るとは…」|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?139741-139741-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=27 May 2014|access-date=29 March 2020}}

In December 2008, Uchida affiliated himself with FIFA Players' Agent Tetsuro Kiyooka, in hopes of moving to Europe. It worked when he joined Schalke 04 two years later after becoming Kiyooka's client.{{cite news|title=内田、海外視野にFIFA代理人と契約|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?46733-27696-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=9 December 2008|access-date=29 March 2020}} During his time at Schalke 04, Uchida lived in Düsseldorf.{{cite news|title=発売即重版!!内田篤人の最新刊を無料立ち読み|url=https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/detail/?269949-269949-fl|publisher=Web Gekisaka|language=ja|date=1 April 2019|access-date=29 March 2020}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{Updated|23 August 2020}}{{cite book |publisher=Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc. |script-title=ja:J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK) |date=7 February 2018 |isbn=978-4905411529 |page=16}}{{cite news|url=http://aus.worldfootball.net/spieler_profil/atsuto-uchida/2/|title=Atsuto Uchida > Club matches|work=Worldfootball.net}}{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/atsuto-uchida/5623/|title=Japan – Atsuto Uchida – Profile with news, career statistics and history|work=Soccerway}}

Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|National cupIncludes Emperor's Cup and DFB-Pokal !colspan="2"\|League cupIncludes J.League Cup !colspan="2"\|ContinentalIncludes AFC Champions League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. !colspan="2"\|OtherIncludes 2018 FIFA Club World Cup, Japanese Super Cup and DFL-Supercup !colspan="2"\|Total
rowspan="6"\|Kashima Antlers \|2006 \|rowspan="5"\|J1 League \|28	2	3	0	10	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	41	2
2007 \|31	0	5	1	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	44	1
2008 \|25	1	1	0	1	0	6	0	1	0	34	1
2009 \|31	0	2	0	2	0	7	1	1	0	43	1
2010 \|9	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	7	1	1	0	17	1
colspan="2"\|Total !124	3	11	1	21	0	20	2	3	0	179	6
rowspan="8"\|Schalke 04 \|2010–11 \|rowspan="7"\|Bundesliga \|26	0	5	0	colspan="2"\|—	11	0	1	0	43	0
2011–12 \|18	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	26	0
2012–13 \|24	1	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	5	0	colspan="2"\|—	30	1
2013–14 \|17	0	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	8	1	colspan="2"\|—	27	1
2014–15 \|19	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	7	0	colspan="2"\|—	26	0
2015–16 \|0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
2016–17 \|0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	1	0
colspan="2"\|Total !104	1	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	40	1	1	0	153	2
Union Berlin \|2017–18 \|2. Bundesliga \|2	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	2	0
rowspan="4"\|Kashima Antlers \|2018 \|rowspan="3"\|J1 League \|12	0	2	0	2	0	4	1	3	0	23	1
2019 \|10	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	12	0
2020 \|2	0	colspan="2"
\|1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	3	0
colspan="2"\|Total !24	0	3	0	3	0	5	1	3	0	38	1
colspan="3"\|Career total !254	4	22	1	25	0	64	4	7	0	372	9

=International=

National team	Year	Apps
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
rowspan="3"\|Japan U20 \|2005	2	0
2006	6	0
2007	4	0
colspan="2"\|Total	12	0
rowspan="2"\|Japan U23 \|2007	4	0
2008	4	0
colspan="2"\|Total	8	0
rowspan="8"\|Japan \|2008	14	1
2009	13	0
2010	7	0
2011	11	0
2012	7	0
2013	13	0
2014	7	1
2015	2	0
colspan="2"\|Total	74	2

:Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Uchida goal.

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of international goals scored by Atsuto Uchida
scope="col"\|No. !scope="col"\|Date !scope="col"\|Venue !scope="col"\|Opponent !scope="col"\|Score !scope="col"\|Result !scope="col"\|Competition
align="center"\|1	22 June 2008	Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan	{{fb\|BHR}}	align="center"\|1–0	align="center"\|1–0	2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
align="center"\|2	27 May 2014	Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan	{{fb\|CYP}}	align="center"\|1–0	align="center"\|1–0	Friendly

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of international goals scored by Atsuto Uchida

scope="col"|No.

!scope="col"|Date

!scope="col"|Venue

!scope="col"|Opponent

!scope="col"|Score

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col"|Competition

align="center"|1

22 June 2008

Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan

align="center"|1–0

2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification

align="center"|2

27 May 2014

Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan

align="center"|1–0

Friendly

Honours

Kashima Antlers

Schalke 04

DFB-Pokal: 2010–11
DFL-Supercup: 2011

Japan

AFC Asian Cup: 2011

Individual

J.League Best XI: 2008, 2009
Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2012–13, 2013–14{{cite web |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-alemao/noticia/2013/05/finalistas-da-champions-borussia-e-bayern-dominam-selecao-do-alemao.html |title=Finalistas da Champions, Borussia e Bayern dominam seleção do Alemão |language=pt |publisher=Globo Esporte |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 July 2020}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/schalke-s-uchida-makes-bundesliga-team-year-4021851#popup-sso |title=Schalke's Uchida makes Bundesliga Team of the Year |publisher=Tribal Football |date=15 May 2014 |access-date=2 September 2020}}
J.League 30th Anniversary Team{{cite web |url= https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230515/p2g/00m/0sp/051000c|title= Yasuhito Endo named J-League 30-year MVP, Kazuyoshi Miura, Shunsuke Nakamura in best XI|access-date= May 17, 2023|work= Mainichi Shimbun}}

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Category:1988 births

Category:Living people

Category:Men's association football fullbacks

Category:Association football people from Shizuoka Prefecture

Category:Japanese men's footballers

Category:Japan men's youth international footballers

Category:21st-century Japanese sportsmen

Category:Japan men's international footballers

Category:J1 League players

Category:Bundesliga players

Category:2. Bundesliga players

Category:Kashima Antlers players

Category:AFC Champions League Elite–winning players

Category:FC Schalke 04 players

Category:1. FC Union Berlin players

Category:Olympic footballers for Japan

Category:Footballers at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Category:2010 FIFA World Cup players

Category:2011 AFC Asian Cup players

Category:AFC Asian Cup–winning players

Category:2013 FIFA Confederations Cup players

Category:2014 FIFA World Cup players

Category:Japanese expatriate men's footballers

Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany

Category:Japanese expatriate sportspeople in Germany

Category:People from Kannami, Shizuoka

Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|National cupIncludes Emperor's Cup and DFB-Pokal !colspan="2"\|League cupIncludes J.League Cup !colspan="2"\|ContinentalIncludes AFC Champions League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. !colspan="2"\|OtherIncludes 2018 FIFA Club World Cup, Japanese Super Cup and DFL-Supercup !colspan="2"\|Total
rowspan="6"\|Kashima Antlers \|2006 \|rowspan="5"\|J1 League \|28	2	3	0	10	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	41	2
2007 \|31	0	5	1	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	44	1
2008 \|25	1	1	0	1	0	6	0	1	0	34	1
2009 \|31	0	2	0	2	0	7	1	1	0	43	1
2010 \|9	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	7	1	1	0	17	1
colspan="2"\|Total !124	3	11	1	21	0	20	2	3	0	179	6
rowspan="8"\|Schalke 04 \|2010–11 \|rowspan="7"\|Bundesliga \|26	0	5	0	colspan="2"\|—	11	0	1	0	43	0
2011–12 \|18	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	26	0
2012–13 \|24	1	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	5	0	colspan="2"\|—	30	1
2013–14 \|17	0	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	8	1	colspan="2"\|—	27	1
2014–15 \|19	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	7	0	colspan="2"\|—	26	0
2015–16 \|0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
2016–17 \|0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	1	0
colspan="2"\|Total !104	1	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	40	1	1	0	153	2
Union Berlin \|2017–18 \|2. Bundesliga \|2	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	2	0
rowspan="4"\|Kashima Antlers \|2018 \|rowspan="3"\|J1 League \|12	0	2	0	2	0	4	1	3	0	23	1
2019 \|10	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	12	0
2020 \|2	0	colspan="2"
\|1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	3	0
colspan="2"\|Total !24	0	3	0	3	0	5	1	3	0	38	1
colspan="3"\|Career total !254	4	22	1	25	0	64	4	7	0	372	9