is a Japanese former professional

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who played as a

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Career

In 2010, Akahoshi joined Latvian side Liepājas Metalurgs. Soon after joining the team, he became a vital figure in its starting eleven and made several excellent appearances. He scored his first goal for Liepāja in a 4–2 league victory against

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on 22 August 2010. He made 15 appearances in the LMT Virsliga, scored six times and became the fourth top scorer in Metalurgs' team. He also played one domestic cup match, when Metalurgs were beaten by

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and one Champions League qualification match, when Metalurgs were once again beaten - this time by

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from the

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. He was also included in the 2010 LMT Virsliga team of the season. The club finished the league in the third place. After that season he was released by Metalurgs, as the club intended that he had to play in a bit higher level the next year. In January 2011, he joined

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Ufa

In July 2014, Akahoshi signed a three-year contract with

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, making his debut as a half-time substitute against Zenit St.Petersburg on 16 August 2014. After only three appearances for Ufa, Akahoshi rejoined

on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season in February 2015. On 8 June 2015, Akahoshi left Ufa by mutual consent.

Pogoń Szczecin Again

On termination of his deal with FC Ufa Akahoshi immediately rejoined Pogoń Szczecin.

Arema FC

On August 24, 2019. Arema inaugurated Takafumi Akahoshi as the new player to replace the vacancy in their Asian foreign player slot. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw against

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on 31 August, appearing as a second-half substitute.

Club statistics

Honours

Urawa Red Diamonds *

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Takafumi Akahoshi is a Japanese former professional Association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. Career In 2010, Akahoshi joined Latvian side FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Liepājas Metalurgs. Soon after joining the team, he became a vital figure in its ...

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