Frank Romero (footballer)

For the American painter, see Frank Romero.

Frank Lark Romero Berrocal (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈmeɾo ˈfɾaŋk]; ロメロ・フランク; Romero Furanku; born August 19, 1987),^[1] also known as Frank Romero,^[2] is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a midfielder and currently play for Japan Football League club, Reilac Shiga.

Frank Romero
ロメロ・フランク

Personal information
Full name	Frank Lark Romero Berrocal
Date of birth	(1987-08-19) 19 August 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Lima, Peru
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Reilac Shiga
Number	24
Youth career
2004–2006	Aomori Yamada High School
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2010	Ryutsu Keizai University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2012	Mito HollyHock	72	(8)
2013–2015	Montedio Yamagata	96	(11)
2016–2017	Albirex Niigata	11	(0)
2016	→ Mito HollyHock (loan)	36	(3)
2018–2019	Machida Zelvia	56	(13)
2020–2021	Albirex Niigata	57	(11)
2022–2023	Kagoshima United	49	(9)
2024–	Reilac Shiga	26	(8)
Medal record Montedio Yamagata Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2014
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2025, 14:20 (UTC)

Club career

Romero moved to Japan to pursue academics, but a football scout identified him and he began a professional football career with Mito HollyHock. He would also play for Montedio Yamagata and Albirex Niigata, debuting in the J1 League with the former.^[3]

On 28 December 2021, Romero joined to J3 League club, Kagoshima United from Albirex Niigata as free transfer for 2022 season.^[4]

On 2 December 2023, Romero was brought his club promotion to J2 after draw against Gainare Tottori 1–1 in final day at matchweek 38 in J3 and secure return to second tier after 4 years absence. 29 days later at same month, Romero announcement officially left from the club after two years at club.^[5]

On 31 January 2024, Romero announced that he would officially transfer to JFL club, Reilac Shiga ahead of the 2024 season.^[6]

Personal life

Born in Lima, Peru. He moved to Japan at youth age.

He is third-generation Japanese Peruvian.^[7]

Romero obtained Japanese citizenship on 26 September 2019.^[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of the start for 2025 season.^[9][10]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
2007	Ryutsu Keizai University	Japan Football League	4	1	0	0	–		4	1
2008			16	1	0	0			16	1
2009			17	7	2	1			19	8
2010		–			1	0			1	0
2011	Mito HollyHock	J.League Div 2	31	3	2	1			33	4
2012			41	5	2	0			43	5
2013	Montedio Yamagata		37	7	3	1			40	8
2014			28	1	5	1			33	2
2015		J1 League	31	3	3	0	4	0	38	3
2016	Mito HollyHock (loan)	J2 League	36	3	1	0	–		37	3
2017	Albirex Niigata	J1 League	11	0	1	0	3	0	15	0
2018	Machida Zelvia	J2 League	23	4	0	0	–		23	4
2019			33	9	2	0			35	9
2020	Albirex Niigata		29	5	0	0			29	5
2021			28	6	0	0			28	6
2022	Kagoshima United	J3 League	30	8	1	0			31	8
2023			19	1	0	0			19	1
2024	Reilac Shiga	Japan Football League	26	8	0	0			26	8
2025			0	0	0	0			0	0
Career total			440	72	21	4	7	0	468	76

Honours

Montedio Yamagata

• Emperor's Cup : 2014

Kagoshima United

• Promotion to J2 League: 2023

References

1. "Frank Lark" as his given name, "Romero" as his first surname, and "Berrocal" as his second surname. 山形で見せたい完成形：ロメロ フランク [Interview　with Romero Frank] (in Japanese). J. League/J's Goal. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
2. Frank Romero at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
3. "Frank Romero, el peruano que se gana un nombre en la Primera de Japón" [Frank Romero, a Peruvian who is making a name in Japan's premier league] (in Spanish). El Bocón. 1 November 2017.
4. "ロメロ フランク 選手 アルビレックス新潟より完全移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). 鹿児島ユナイテッドFC. 28 December 2021.
5. "ロメロ フランク 選手 契約満了のお知らせ" (Press release). 鹿児島ユナイテッドFC. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
6. "ロメロ フランク 選手 鹿児島ユナイテッドFCより完全移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). レイラック滋賀FC. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
7. "ロメロ フランク：水戸ホーリーホック：Ｊリーグ.jp". jleague.jp. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
8. FC Machida Zelvia(in Japanese)
9. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 216 out of 289)
10. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411338 (p. 231 out of 289)

External links

• Frank Romero at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• Profile at Kagoshima United
• Profile at Reilac Shiga
• Frank Romero at Soccerway