TAKUMA ASANO NEWS

Out until break Asano (strain) is set to be out until after the international break, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate. "Takuma has been working incredibly well, and we hope to be able to count...

Impact Asano is continuing to make improvements in his health, although he will still miss plenty more time, with the forward announced as out until after the November international break. This will leave him out another three weeks, giving him plenty more time to train and recover. He will then hope to see time immediately after the break, possibly starting in his first match back, earning a spot in the starting XI in four of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Valladolid Asano is out for Friday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate. " It doesn't seem like much, but it's not there for this game, we'll see if it can arrive...

Impact Asano is being sidelined for a second consecutive match as he continues to deal with undisclosed issues. However, he is closing in on a return, possibly getting to see the field before the international break. His club will hope this is the case after starting in four of his six appearances to open the season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite not scoring Asano recorded four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Leganes.

Impact Asano didn't find the back of the net in this one, but the striker was one of Mallorca's most dangerous players with his pace and intelligent movements in the final third. Based on how good he's looked to start the season, it seems it's only a matter of time before he starts producing for Mallorca, and for now, his starting role seems secure.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

No shots on target in loss Asano generated two shots (none on goal) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Osasuna.

Impact Asano was not at his best Saturday, he led the attack down Mallorca's right flank but did not manage to place any strikes on goal. He was subbed after 62 minutes. The Japanese international joined the club from Bochum over the summer. He managed to bag two goals from Mallorca's three pre-season friendlies, so he has the potential to be a regular scorer but needs to be more clinical than he was in this encounter.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Mallorca Asano has completed a transfer to Mallorca, his new club annouced.

Impact Asano has found his new team after testing free agency, with the forward set to join Spanish side Mallorca. He recently played with Bochum in Germany, appearing in 29 games while scoring six goals. That said, he should be considered a decent addition, likely serving off the bench to begin the campaign.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tasty! Asano eats a chocolate coin thrown in German fan protests and scores

Bochum forward Takuma Asano has capitalized on Bundesliga protests by eating one of the chocolate coins thrown by fans onto the field and then scoring

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bochum gets first league win with two goals from Japan's Takuma Asano

Bochum has beaten Darmstadt 2-1 to finally win for the first time in the German league this season

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crosses three times Asano took two off target shots and crossed three times inaccurately during Friday's 2-2 draw with Mainz.

Impact Asano was held off the scoresheet despite tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. Asano is a locked in starter for Bochum, but has just three goal involvements on the season while taking five shots, creating two chances and crossing four times in his last three contests.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener against Frieburg Asano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Asano assisted Goncalo Paciencia in the 15th minute for the opener. In addition to that he completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has scored twice in eight games this season but this was his first assist of the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Streaky start Asano has scored twice, both in a single game and been shut out elsewhere in the Bundesliga.

Impact Asano is on two goals in seven matches, not an awful return but one that isn't helped by the fact he has only put five shots on target in the other six matches. The striker has started every single match, which is a good sign, but still the offensive production has been lacking, and negative game scripts will continue to plague Asano.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Saturday Asano scored two goals while taking six shots (four on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Asano found the back of the net in first half stoppage time and in the 64th minute scoring both Bochum goals on the day while leading the club with six shots. The goals were the first of the season for Asano as he's started all three league matches thus far in a strike partnership alongside Philipp Hofmann.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots Asano recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Asano stayed active in Saturday's draw, notching four shots and three chances created from his attacking-midfielder role. He found a couple of nice opportunities for goal contributions but was never able to find that final sequence he needed to notch one. The 28-year-old has started the first two games of the season and should keep that role after starting 21 of the 34 matches last season. However, he will need to up his production if Bochum want to have a decent season, notching only five goal contributions in last years campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Asano had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Asano set up Philipp Forster in the 19th minute before scoring himself in the 34th to play a role in Bochum's first two goals. The winger ends the season scoring three goals and providing two assists in 25 appearances while taking 53 shots, crossing 28 times and creating 22 chances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Saturday Asano had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Monchengladbach.

Impact Asano sent in four crosses, though none of them were threatening. The winger has only managed three goal contributions across 22 appearances and has been held off the scoresheet since March. Asano will hope to bounce back and finish 2022/23 on a high note as Bochum continue their relegation battle.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy throughout draw Asano generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Asano had plenty to do Sunday, bombing forward down the right wing and trying to break down one of the top defenses in the Bundesliga. In the end he wasn't able to make a major difference, though he did add another chance created. Asano has been held to a disappointing three goal contributions in 19 appearances (16 starts), creating just 16 chances in that span.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Asano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt's winless run

Japan forward Takuma Asano has scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the home team’s winless streak to seven games across all competiti...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Asano scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Asano found the back of the net in the 14th minute, opening the scoring in the match. It was an otherwise quiet performance for Asano, who scored with his lone shot while registering no crosses or chances created. The goal was the forward's second in 17 appearances to go along with one assist.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of year Asano had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Friday's match against Koln.

Impact Asano set up Erhan Masovic in the 76th minute assisting Bochum's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season to go along with one goal in 15 appearances for Asano who subbed off in the 81st minute.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Hoffenheim Asano scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 5-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Asano made just his second start since returning from the World Cup and opened his scoring account of the season when he made it 3-0 for Bochum in the 40th minute. Now fully recovered from the knee injury that almost made him miss the trip to Qatar, the forward will be up for taking a more important role during the second half of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half in loss Asano took two shots (one on goal) and created two chances during the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.

Impact Asano offered some threat but couldn't recreate his winning goal from the opener against Germany. While he might rotate into the lineup for the finale against Spain, Asano's role has been one of a super sub in the first two games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Ronaldo and Neymar seek history

Two of the best players in soccer start World Cup competition Thursday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar both seek history in Qatar

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan stuns Germany as World Cup underdogs continue to roar

For the second straight tournament, the Germans failed to live up to being the favorite in the first game, falling 2-1 after an incredible c...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022