Daizo Horikoshi

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Daizo Horikoshi

| height = {{height|m=1.71}}

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|9|14|df=y}}

| birth_place = Kanagawa, Japan

| currentclub = FC Osaka

| clubnumber =

| position = Forward / Winger

| youthyears1 = 2012–2014

| youthclubs1 = Tama University Meguro High School

| collegeyears1 = 2015–2018

| college1 = Tokai University

| years1 = 2019–2020

| clubs1 = Albirex Niigata (S)

| caps1 = 19

| goals1 = 6

| years2 = 2020–2023

| clubs2 = Kaya–Iloilo

| caps2 = 27

| goals2 = 15

| years3 = 2024

| clubs3 = Trat

| caps3 = 14

| goals3 = 2

| years4 = 2024

| clubs4 = Kaya–Iloilo

| caps4 =

| goals4 =

| years5 = 2025–

| clubs5 = FC Osaka

| caps5 =

| goals5 =

}}

{{Nihongo|Daizo Horikoshi|堀越大蔵|Horikoshi Daizo|born 14 September 1996{{cite web|title=Daizo HORIKOSHI (Tokai University) joins White Swans for 2019 season|url=http://www.albirex.com.sg/en/archives/33610/|date=11 January 2019|publisher=Albirex Singapore PTE LTD|website=Albirex Nigata S.|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201106094807/http://www.albirex.com.sg/en/archives/33610/|archive-date=6 November 2020|access-date=29 January 2019|url-status=live}}}} is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J3 League club FC Osaka.

Club career

=Albirex Niigata (S)=

After graduating from Tokai University, Horikoshi signed for Albirex Niigata (S) of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) for their 2019 season. He started in the 2019 Singapore Community Shield, where they lost to Home United, 5–4 on penalties.{{cite news |title=Home United defeat Albirex to win AIA Community Shield |url=http://spl.sg/home-united-defeat-albirex-win-aia-community-shield/ |access-date=12 November 2020 |agency=Singapore Premier League |date=23 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031042839/http://spl.sg/home-united-defeat-albirex-win-aia-community-shield/ |archive-date=31 October 2020}} He scored the opening goal on their 2–1 away league win over Warriors FC on 13 April.{{cite news |title=Tigers mauled by DPMM |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tigers-mauled-by-dpmm |access-date=12 November 2020 |work=The Straits Times |date=14 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414154054/https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tigers-mauled-by-dpmm |archive-date=14 April 2019}}

=Kaya–Iloilo=

In February 2020, it was announced that Horikoshi had signed for Kaya–Iloilo of the Philippines Football League (PFL).{{cite news |last1=Co |first1=Adrian Stewart |title=Kaya-Iloilo unveils new players, coach |url=https://www.panaynews.net/kaya-iloilo-unveils-new-players-coach/ |access-date=12 November 2020 |work=Panay News |date=6 February 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201112160209/https://www.panaynews.net/kaya-iloilo-unveils-new-players-coach/ |archive-date=12 November 2020 |url-status=live }} He make his debut for the club on 12 February during the 2020 AFC Cup group stage match against Myanmar club Shan United in a 2–0 win.

On 26 June 2021, Horikoshi make his AFC Champions League debut in a 4–1 lost against Thailand club BG Pathum United.He scored his first goal for the club on 7 November 2021 in their Copa Paulino Alcantara opening match, a 2–0 win over the Azkals Development Team.{{cite news |last1=Carandang |first1=Justin Kenneth |title=Kaya FC drubs Azkals Development Team in Copa Paulino Alcantara opener |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/football/809994/kaya-fc-drubs-azkals-development-team-in-copa-paulino-alcantara-opener/story/ |access-date=7 November 2021 |work=GMA News |date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107213800/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/football/809994/kaya-fc-drubs-azkals-development-team-in-copa-paulino-alcantara-opener/story/ |archive-date=7 November 2021}} He was named the man of the match that night.{{cite news |last1=Terrado |first1=Jonas |title=Kaya-Iloilo shows true form in second half, beats ADT in 'Copa' return |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/08/kaya-iloilo-shows-true-form-in-second-half-beats-adt-in-copa-return/ |access-date=10 November 2021 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=8 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108044947/https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/08/kaya-iloilo-shows-true-form-in-second-half-beats-adt-in-copa-return/ |archive-date=8 November 2021}} Kaya went on to win the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara.{{cite news |last1=Terrado |first1=Jonas |title=Kaya-Iloilo wins Copa Paulino Alcantara title |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/19/kaya-iloilo-wins-copa-paulino-alcantara-title/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=19 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129235134/https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/19/kaya-iloilo-wins-copa-paulino-alcantara-title/ |archive-date=29 November 2021}}

Horikoshi was the top goalscorer in the 2022 Copa Paulino Alcantara with six goals in the tournament, earning him the Golden Boot award. Kaya finished as the competition's runners-up.{{cite news |last1=Del Carmen |first1=Lorenzo |title=PFL: United City dethrones Kaya-Iloilo in thriller, takes down Copa Alcantara |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pfl-united-city-dethrones-kaya-iloilo-in-thriller-takes-down-copa-alcantara/240892 |access-date=7 June 2022 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601153933/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pfl-united-city-dethrones-kaya-iloilo-in-thriller-takes-down-copa-alcantara/240892 |archive-date=1 June 2022}}

In the 2022–23 PFL season, he won the league's Golden Ball (best player of the season) and Golden Boot awards, scoring 15 goals and providing 19 assists as Kaya won the league title for the first time.{{cite news |last1=Saldajeno |first1=Ivan Stewart |title=Daizo Horikoshi named PFL Golden Ball winner |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1202346 |access-date=June 5, 2023 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=May 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528123533/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1202346 |archive-date=May 28, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Malihan |first1=Drew |title=Daizo Horikoshi wants it all for Kaya, looking forward to Champions League |url=https://www.dugout.ph/2023/06/daizo-horikoshi-wants-it-all-for-kaya.html |access-date=June 5, 2023 |work=Dugout Philippines |date=June 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601094512/https://www.dugout.ph/2023/06/daizo-horikoshi-wants-it-all-for-kaya.html |archive-date=June 1, 2023}} Kaya went on to complete a domestic double by winning the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara. Horikoshi registered the most assists in the Copa, with 15, and was awarded the Golden Ball.{{cite news |last1=Morilla |first1=Juro |title=Kaya FC coach Curtis puts Copa crown on top of career feats |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/kaya-fc-coach-colum-curtis-puts-copa-paulino-alcantara-2023-crown-top-career-feats/ |access-date=January 24, 2024 |work=Rappler |date=December 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116102456/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/kaya-fc-coach-colum-curtis-puts-copa-paulino-alcantara-2023-crown-top-career-feats/ |archive-date=January 16, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Congratulations to our individual awardees! |url=https://web.facebook.com/WeArePFL/posts/884465849921423?_rdc=1&_rdr |website=Facebook |publisher=Philippines Football League |access-date=24 January 2024 |date=11 December 2023}}

In the 2023–24 AFC Champions League group stage, he scored an equalizer against J1 League champions Yokohama F. Marinos. However, the match ended as a 2–1 home lost.{{cite news |last1=Terrado |first1=Jonas |title=Kaya-Iloilo bows to Yokohama in another AFC Champions League loss |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/535935/kaya-iloilo-bows-to-yokohama-in-another-afc-champions-league-loss |access-date=January 24, 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=October 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101181119/https://sports.inquirer.net/535935/kaya-iloilo-bows-to-yokohama-in-another-afc-champions-league-loss |archive-date=November 1, 2023}} Horikoshi departed Kaya in January 2024.{{cite news |last1=Suing |first1=Ivan |title=Sayonara, Daizo! |url=https://sports.tribune.net.ph/2024/01/18/sayonara-daizo/ |access-date=18 January 2024 |work=Daily Tribune |date=18 January 2024}}

=Trat=

On 18 January 2024, Horikoshi joined Thai League 1 club Trat for the second half of the 2023–24 season.{{cite news |title=ตราดปิดดีลไดโซแข้งปลาดิบเสริมทีม |url=https://www.thsport.live/news-193785.html |access-date=January 24, 2024 |work=THSport |date=January 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124065217/https://www.thsport.live/news-193785.html |archive-date=January 24, 2024 |language=th}} He make his debut for the club on 11 February in a 1–1 draw against Sukhothai. Horikoshi then scored his first goal for the club on 4 March in a 2–2 draw against Ratchaburi. On 28 April, Horikoshi assisted twice where he was instrumental in the match helping his team to defeat Police Tero in a 4–2 league win.

= Return to Kaya–Iloilo =

On 5 September 2024, Kaya–Iloilo announced the return of Horikoshi to the club. {{Cite Instagram |postid=C_j3p0zs8TH |user=kayafc |title=Guess who's back! Daizo Horikoshi returns to Kaya FC-Iloilo, bringing the heat and ready to light up the pitch once again! |date=6 September 2024 |access-date=7 September 2024}} On 3 October, he scored the opening goal during the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two group stage match against Australian club Sydney FC, however, the club lost to the visitors 4–1.

Personal life

Horikoshi's younger brother, Tamon, is also a footballer. He also attended Tokai University and had been Daizo's teammate at Kaya in 2023.{{cite news |last1=Verora |first1=Levi Joshua Jr. |title=PFL: Kaya's Daizo determined to win title with brother |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/09/23/pfl-kayas-daizo-determined-to-win-title-with-brother#:~:text=MANILA%20%E2%80%93%20The%20addition%20of%20his,year%2Dold%20Japanese%20national%20said. |access-date=June 5, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311122315/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/09/23/pfl-kayas-daizo-determined-to-win-title-with-brother |archive-date=March 11, 2023}}

Career statistics

=Club=

rowspan="2"\|Club	rowspan="2"\|Season	colspan="3"\|League	colspan="2"\|Cup{{efn\|Includes the Singapore Cup in Singapore, and the Copa Paulino Alcantara in the Philippines.}}	colspan="2"\|League Cup	colspan="2"\|Asia	colspan="2"\|Other	colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" Style="text-align: center"
League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="2"\| Albirex Niigata (S)	\|2019	\|Singapore Premier League	19	6	3	2	0	0	0	0	1{{efn\|name=FACS\|Appearance in Singapore Community Shield}}	0	23	8
colspan=2 \| Total !19\|\|6\|\|3\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|23\|\|8
rowspan="4"\| Kaya–Iloilo	2020	rowspan="3"\| Philippines Football League	5	0	0	0	0	0	3{{efn\|name=AFC\|Appearances in AFC Cup}}	0	0	0	8	0
\|2021	0	0	4	2	0	0	7{{efn\|name=ACL\|Appearances in AFC Champions League}}	0	0	0	11	2
\|2022–23	22	15	17{{efn\|name=Copa_app\|8 appearances in 2022 and 9 appearances in 2023.}}	12{{efn\|name=Copa_gol\|6 goals in 2022 and 6 goals in 2023.}}	0	0	6{{efn\|name=ACL}}	1	0	0	45	28
colspan=2 \| Total !27\|\|15\|\|21\|\|14\|\|0\|\|0\|\|16\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|64\|\|30
Trat \|2023–24 \|Thai League 1 \|14	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	15	2
Kaya–Iloilo \|2024 \|Philippines Football League \|6	2	0	0	0	0	6	2	0	0	12	4
FC Osaka \|2025 \|J3 League \|6	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	1
colspan=3 \| Career total !72\|\|26\|\|24\|\|16\|\|2\|\|0\|\|22\|\|3\|\|1\|\|0\|\|121\|\|45

Honours

Kaya–Iloilo

Philippines Football League: 2022–23{{cite news |last1=Del Carmen |first1=Lorenzo |title=Kaya-Iloilo ends 27-year wait, takes PFL crown |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kaya-iloilo-ends-27-year-wait-takes-pfl-crown/273107 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=May 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527070800/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kaya-iloilo-ends-27-year-wait-takes-pfl-crown/273107 |archive-date=May 27, 2023}}
Copa Paulino Alcantara: 2021, 2023; runner-up: 2022

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