So Omae (大前 壮, Ōmae Sō, born 3 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Davao Aguilas | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sessel Kumatori | |||
| 2012–2014 | Higashiyama High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Otemae University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2019 | Hokoku FC | ||
| 2020–2021 | Sakon Nakhon | ||
| 2021–2022 | Prime Bangkok | 2 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Muang Loei United | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Prey Veng | 18 | (4) |
| 2024– | Davao Aguilas | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:29, July 22, 2024 (UTC) | |||
Youth career
editOmae was born in Osaka in Japan. In his youth, he played for Sessel Kumatori SC alongside players such as Takumi Minamino.[4] He also played high school football for Higashiyama High School in Kyoto.[5][6] Afterwards, he played for the football club of his college, Otemae University.[7]
Club career
editFirst pro contract
editAfter graduating from college, he played amateur football with Hokoku FC in the Japanese lower leagues before leaving to pursue a pro career abroad.[8][9] In December 2019, he tried out for Thai side Sakon Nakhon, where he was praised for his left foot and tactical eye.[10] He was signed by the Thai club in early 2020 before his stint at the club was interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.[11] The year after, he moved to Thai League 3 club Prime Bangkok.[12] He would remain in the country for another year, signing with Muang Loei United for one season in 2022. While in Thailand, he also pursued a coaching career with a youth team named Good Morning FC.[13]
Prey Veng
editIn 2023, Omae would travel to Cambodia, where he signed for Cambodian Premier League side Prey Veng alongside fellow countryman Ryo Kato.[14][15][16] He had a successful season at the club and scored 4 goals from 18 matches as a midfielder, including a free-kick against ISI Dangkor Senchey.[17][18] During his time at the club, he was also named captain for the remainder of the season until his departure in early 2024.
Davao Aguilas
editOmae would then move to the Philippines, where he signed with Davao Aguilas of the Philippines Football League, a team who were competing in the league for the first time in 6 years.[19] He played there alongside Japanese players Yusuke Unoki and Shoma Sato, as well as Filipino-Japanese captain Daisuke Sato.[3] He made his debut on the opening matchday, a 1–0 win over Mendiola 1991, and assisted the winning goal in the next game against Manila Digger.[20][21]
References
edit- ^ So Omae at Soccerway
- ^ "So Ōmae - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Davao Aguilas UMAK FC - Team Roster". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "出身アスリート". Sessel Kumatori. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "[総体]出場校紹介:東山(京都)". Gekisaka Japan. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "[新人戦]大前V弾!東山が初V:京都". Gekisaka Japan. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "大前壮／サッカー". Alliance Athlete. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "メンバーリスト". Hokoku FC. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "平成３０年度大阪府社会人サッカー１部リーグ個人成績表" (PDF). Osaka Prefecture Adult Soccer League. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "大前壮選手がタイで契約しました！". Sessel Kumatori on Ameblo. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "【タイリーグ３部】大前壮とプライム・バンコクFCの契約を完了致しました". GOAL Agency. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "大前壮がサコンナコンFC（タイ）と契約いたしました". GOAL Agency. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "【８月８日更新】２０２１年８月「Week３」オンラインイベント開催スケジュール". Good Morning FC. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Nai, Ngay (4 July 2023). "ISI Dangkor to take on Nagaworld at KCC Cup final". Khmer Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Nai, Ngay (9 May 2024). "Japanese players dominate foreign presence in CPL". Khmer Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Norn, Chhorn (7 August 2023). "Foreign players seek CPL glory". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Player: So Omae". Cambodian Premier League. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Spectacular, unpredictable games and controversy mark CPL 2nd week". Khmer Times. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Davao Aguilas FC 5-0 Army FC: Talaroc bags brace". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Davao Aguilas UMak 1-0 Manila Digger: Another narrow win for Davao". pfl.org.ph. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Malihan, Drew (22 April 2024). "Lone goal enough as Davao Aguilas escapes Manila Digger". Dugout PH. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
External links
edit- So Omae at Soccerway