Yaki Yen 殷亞吉

Yaki Aithany Yen Tavio (Chinese: 殷亞吉, born April 21, 1989) is a Spanish-born Taiwanese professional footballer who currently plays for China League One club Wuhan Three Towns.

Club Career

He is currently playing for Chinese Super League outfit Qingdao Huanghai. Yen begin his career for Segunda Division B outfit Fuerteventura. He has also played for other Spanish clubs such as Atletico Granadilla, UD Pajara Playas de Jandia, and El Cotillo in the lower division. On 22 September, he went on trial for Changchun Yatai F.C. and on 31 December 2015 he was revealed as a new player on a 5-year contract at the club.

On 28 February 2018, Yen transferred to China League One side Qingdao Huanghai.

International Career

Yen is eligible for Republic of China citizenship due to his father being a citizen; therefore, he is eligible to represent Taiwan. In 2015, he received his citizenship, and made his debut for the World Cup Qualification match against Iraq on 9 September 2015 in Tehran, Iran. He scored his first international goal through a stunning header against Thailand during the World Cup Qualification match on 12 November 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. Yen left the national team in September 2016, citing disagreements with coach Toshiaki Imai. However, after Imai left his role in charge of the national team, Yen accepted a callup from caretaker boss Kazuo Kuroda in May 2017.