Yosuke Kataoka (片岡洋介, Kataoka Yosuke, born 26 May 1982) is a Japanese professional athlete best known for his involvement in association football (soccer). Public references name him using the standard Kanji and romanized form; further details about his clubs, position and statistics are typically recorded in sports databases and club histories.
Name and cultural context
In Japanese naming practice the family name is presented before the given name. Readers may encounter his name written as Kataoka Yosuke or as the Western-style Yosuke Kataoka. For discussion of Japanese name conventions see Japanese name resources; the element that identifies his family lineage is Kataoka and the personal name component is linked to the given-name tradition (given-name conventions).
Career context and typical development
Although concise public summaries list him as a professional footballer, many Japanese players follow a common development path: youth academies or school teams, university competition or direct entry into the professional ranks, and competition in domestic leagues such as the J.League. Detailed season-by-season data, appearances and transfers are commonly collected by player records and profile sites and by club archives.
Playing roles and the sport
Association football features distinct roles that shape a player's responsibilities on the pitch. Without presuming his exact position, it is useful to understand the principal categories:
- Goalkeeper — last line of defense, specialized skills with hands.
- Defender — protects the goal area, intercepts attacks.
- Midfielder — links defense and attack, often controls tempo.
- Forward — primary attacking role, focused on scoring.
Descriptions of an individual player's style—pace, passing, aerial ability, tactical role—are usually available in match reports and scouting summaries maintained by clubs and sports journalists.
Sources, significance and further research
Yosuke Kataoka's basic personal details appear in concise athlete listings; for comprehensive statistics consult official league records, dedicated player databases and club histories. For general information on the sport and its terminology see introductory materials on association football and athlete profiles (databases). For name-order and cultural notes, resources on Japanese names and given-name practices (naming conventions) are helpful.
Because public summaries can be brief, researchers should verify specifics—teams, position, and career milestones—against primary sources such as official club announcements and league statistics for the most accurate account.