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The shape of him
Yukinari Sugawara is a 26-year-old midfielder at Southampton and a Japan international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Quick facts
- Full name
- Yukinari Sugawara
- Date of birth
- 28 Jun 2000 (26)
- Place of birth
- Toyokawa
- Nationality
- Japan
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- SOSouthampton
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Monza | A | L0–4 | 23' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Serie A - Italy |  Juventus | H | D1–1 | 21' |
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