INTRODUTION

Takahiro Yanagi is a versatile defensive player who can play at both centre back and full-back. He has physical strength and is good with aerial duels, equipped with speed and can make great overlapping run and win the ball. 

Takahiro was raised at F.C. Tokyo academy and earned himself his first professional contract in 2016, and made 24 appearances at FC Tokyo U23 team in the J.League third division in his first professional season. 

Made his debut in the top team on the League Cup game against Vegalta Sendai in March 2017.
Takahiro spent 2019 and 2020 playing for J2 club Montedio Yamagata and J1 club Vegalta Sendai both on loan, and then made complete transfer to J1 club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo ahead of 2021 season. He moved his challenge to FC Ryukyu in 2023. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Takahiro made a permanent transfer to Fagiano Okayama, changing the stage for his performances.