Gaku Shibasaki

Gaku Shibasaki (柴崎 岳, Shibasaki Gaku, born 28 May 1992) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club CD Leganes and the Japanese national team.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Noheji, Aomori, Japan, Shibasaki began playing in his first year at elementary school. Once he started junior school at Aomoriyamada High School, he left his hometown and started living in a dormitory, saying: "In a higher level environment, the dream of becoming a professional at that time is now a waypoint into the future. I would like to play an active role in Kashima's match in a year." During his time at high school, he quickly developed with his well-balanced plate accurate kick for offense and defence, as well as, his high judgment and high precision. Two years later on 11 January 2010, Shibasaki helped Aomoriyamada High School reached the final of National High School Championship Final, only to lose 1–0 against Yamanashi Gakuin University. Following the end of the tournament, he was among 36 players named as the best players by the National Sports Committee of the Football Association.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Гаку Сибасаки (russian)