Ryan Hirooka

Ryan Yuuki Hirooka (広岡ライアン勇輝) is an English/Japanese professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder or full back for Boavista F.C. in the Portuguese Campeonato Nacional de Seniores.



Early life
Hirooka grew up playing football in Japan, the USA & England and has represented various youth teams at a high level. While living in the USA, Hirooka represented the California State team.

Career
From 2007-2008, played for Brentford F.C. U18's and was also on the fringes of the first team. From 2008-2009, moved to Portugal to play full-time for U.D. da Gandara. From 2009-2012, signed and played full-time for Japanese J. League Division 2 outfit, Jef United Ichihara Chiba.

On his return to the U.K./Europe, Hirooka signed for Portuguese Club, Naval Primeira da Meio, who are the oldest professional team in Portugal. During his time at Naval, Hirooka caught the eye of Portuguese Club Boavista F.C., who are the most successful Portuguese team after the big 3 giants and signed with them in 2013.