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Yūki Ishikawa

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Yūki Ishikawa
For the female volleyball player, see Yuki Ishikawa.
In this Japanese name, the surname is Ishikawa.

Yūki Ishikawa (石川祐希, Ishikawa Yūki, born 11 December 1995) is a Japanese male professional volleyball player from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. He is the captain of the Japan men's national volleyball team, and plays as an outside hitter. At club-level, he currently plays for Sir Susa Vim Perugia at the SuperLega (The highest level of the Italian Volleyball League).

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Yūki Ishikawa
Personal information
Full nameYūki Ishikawa
Nationality Japanese
Born (1995-12-11) 11 December 1995 (age 29)
Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Spike351 cm (138 in)
Block327 cm (129 in)
College / UniversityChuo University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current club Sir Susa Vim Perugia
Number14
Career
YearsTeams
2005–2008 Yahagi Minami Elementary School
2008–2011 Yahagi Junior High School
2011–2014 Seijoh High School
2014–2017 Chuo University
2014–2015 Parmareggio Modena
2016–2018 Top Volley Latina
2018–2019 Emma Villas Siena
2019–2020 Kioene Padova
2020–2024 Allianz Milano
2024– Sir Susa Vim Perugia
National team
2012–2013Japan under-19 national team
2013–2014Japan under-21 national team
2014–Japan senior national team
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  Japan
FIVB Nations League
2024 ŁódźTeam
2023 GdańskTeam
Asian Games
2014 IncheonTeam
Asian Championship
2017 GresikTeam
2023 UrmiaTeam
2021 Chiba/FunabashiTeam
2019 TehranTeam
Asian Cup
2016 Nakhon PathomTeam
Asian Youth Championship
2012 TehranTeam
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Ishikawa was named as the "Best outside spiker" at the FIVB World Cup (2015, 2019), FIVB Nations League (2023, 2024), Asian Championship (2017, 2019, 2021), as well as the "Most valuable player" at the Asian Championship (2017, 2023).

Ishikawa is the first volleyball player to have a wax figure in Japan.[1] Currently, his wax figure is displayed at Madame Tussauds Tokyo.

Personal life

Ishikawa's father, Mikihisa, is a former track and field sprinter of DENSO.[citation needed] His mother, Midori, is a former basketball player of DENSO.[citation needed] His elder sister, Naomi, is a former volleyball player[2] and his sister, Mayu, is a member of the Japan women's national volleyball team.[3]

Career

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Clubs

Due to the influence of his elder sister, Ishikawa started playing volleyball in 4th grade of Elementary School. His best achievement was the top 8 at the All Japan Volleyball Elementary School Tournament when he was in 6th grade.[4] In 2010, he won the bronze medal at the All Japan Junior High School Volleyball Championship. Then, he was selected as a captain of Aichi Prefecture, and won the silver medal at the JOC Junior Olympic Cup the same year. In High School, he became the first student to win "Triple Crown" at 3 tournaments: Inter-High, National Polity, Haruko Volley for 2 consecutive years.[2]

In the 2014–2015 season, Ishikawa played for the Italian team Parmareggio Modena about 3 months after the end of the All Japan Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship.[5] According to an official of the Japan Association, he was the first student to challenge an overseas league through university, and was also the first university freshman to play volleyball in the SuperLega.[6] In the 2015–2016 season, he returned to Japan to continue playing for Chuo University's club. In December 2016, he transferred to Italy again, played for Top Volley Latina[7] until 2018.[8] During this time, he was an exchange student while actually still playing for his university.

After graduating from university in March 2018, Ishikawa signed his first professional contract with the Italian team Emma Villas Siena (The club was ranked up to the SuperLega in the 2018–2019 season).[9] He moved to Kioene Padova in the next season.[10] He changed club again in 2020, to Allianz Milano.[11] Then, he extended his contract in the 2021–2022 season,[12] continued to stay with the club for the 2022–2023 season,[13] and re-signed for the fourth time for the next season.[14] In the 10th season, he joined Sir Susa Vim Perugia.[15]

National team

In 2012, Ishikawa was called for the Japan men's national under-19 volleyball team for the first time, and the Japanese team won the bronze medal at the 2012 Asian Youth Boys Volleyball Championship in Tehran, Iran. He also won the "Best scorer" award at the end of the tournament.[2]

In 2013, as the national team representative, Ishikawa competed in the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship in Mexico,[16] where the Japanese team finished in 17th place.[17] He continued to compete in the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship in Turkey the same year,[18] where the Japanese team finished in 10th place.[19]

In April 2014, Ishikawa entered Chuo University (Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science), and was called for the Japan men's national volleyball team for the first time.[20] In September 2014, his debut competition was at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The Japanese team won the silver medal after losing to the Iran team with a score of 1–3 in the final.[21] In October 2014, he was part of the Japanese roster for the 2014 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship in Manama, Bahrain, and led the team to finish in 5th place.[22]

In September 2015, Ishikawa participated in the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup in Japan for the first time. The Japanese team finished in 6th place but he still won the "Best outside spiker" award of the FIVB's tournament as a member of the senior national team.[23]

In July 2017, Ishikawa participated in the 2017 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship in Gresik, Indonesia for the first time because he was not called to the tournament in 2015. The Japanese team won the gold medal, and he also won the "Most valuable player, Best Outside Spiker" double award of the AVC's tournament as a member of the senior national team.[24]

In 2021, Ishikawa became the captain of the Japan men's national volleyball team,[25] and was assigned to lead the team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.[26] The Japanese team finished in 7th place after losing to the Brazil team with a score of 0–3 in the quarterfinals.[27] In September 2021, he led the team to win the silver medal at the 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, and won the "Best outside spiker" award as a captain of the senior national team.[28]

In July 2023, Ishikawa and the Japanese team won bronze medal at the 2023 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League after defeating the Italy team with a score of 3–2 in the 3rd place match.[29] He also won the "Best outside spiker" award as a captain of the senior national team.[30] In August 2023, he led the team to win the 10th gold medal at the 2023 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, and won the "Most Valuable Player" award as a captain of the senior national team.[31]

Highlights

  • Ishikawa was selected as a member of "Team CORE" of『Project CORE』in June 2014.[32]

『Project CORE』was a project launched by the JVA with the aimed to "revitalize volleyball, deliver courage and excitement" to the people of Japan toward 2020 as well as the future beyond.[32]

  • Ishikawa was selected as a member of「TEAM JAPAN symbol athletes」in June 2022.[33]

「TEAM JAPAN symbol athletes」are athletes the representative of TEAM JAPAN and certified by the JOC as the symbol of "athletes that everyone admires". Their mission is to actively cooperates with the JOC's Olympic Movement promotion projects and marketing activities, and plays a role in conveying the value of sports to society.[34]

Commercial value

  • Ishikawa signed an advisory contract with the Japanese sportswear brand『DESCENTE』and『SKINS』of Descente Ltd. in April 2018.[35] Then, he signed another an advisory contract with the brand『MOVESPORT』of the company in September 2024.[36]
  • Ishikawa signed a support contract for the amino acid brand「VAAM」of Meiji Co., Ltd. in September 2018.[37]
  • According to an Italian sports newspaper published in 2022, the President of Allianz Milano, Lucio Fusaro revealed that more than 60 season tickets were purchased from Ishikawa's fans in Japan and Thailand to support the team despite the fact that they could not go to Italy to watch the games live.[38]
  • Ishikawa signed an advisory contract with the Japanese necklace brand「Colantotte」in October 2022.[39]
  • Ishikawa signed an ambassador contract with the Italian medical bedding brand「Fabe」in July 2023.[40]
  • Ishikawa appointed as「Tod's」Brand Friend of the Italian luxury fashion house in July 2024.[41]
  • Ishikawa signed a partnership contract with the Japanese beauty brand「POLA」in August 2024.[42]

Health

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Injuries

  • In January 2025, Ishikawa suffered a minor muscle cramps while playing against Itas Trentino team.[45]

COVID-19

In December 2020, Ishikawa was positive for COVID-19 when he was playing volleyball in Italy.[46] He recovered after nearly 20 days of home treatment. However, his taste and smell were still experiencing abnormal symptoms.[47]

Individual awards

Tournaments

Student level

Athlete level

Provincial

  • 2021 Aichi Sports Achievement Award[66]
  • 2024 Aichi Sports Achievement Award[67]

University

  • 2014–2015 61st Student Athletic Association Award【Excellent Player Award】[68]
  • 2014–2015 61st Student Athletic Association Award【University President's Award】[68]
  • 2014–2015 32nd Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (individual)】[68]
  • 2015–2016 62nd Student Athletic Association Award【Excellent Player Award】[69]
  • 2015–2016 62nd Student Athletic Association Award【University President's Award】[69]
  • 2015–2016 33rd Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (individual)】[69]
  • 2017–2018 64th Student Athletic Association Award【Special Award】[70]
  • 2017–2018 64th Student Athletic Association Award【University President's Award・Special Award】[70]
  • 2017–2018 35th Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (individual)】[70]
  • 2021–2022 39th Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (OB, OG)】[71]

Other

  • anan Award 2023 – Athlete division[72]
  • GQ Men of the Year 2024 – Best Team Award[73]

Group achievements

National team

Clubs

Junior high school

High school

University

  • 2014 Spring Kanto University Volleyball League Champion – Ishikawa played 11 matches.
  • 2014 All Japan Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship Champion – Ishikawa played 6 matches.
  • 2014–2015 61st Student Athletic Association Award【Excellent Group Award】[68]
  • 2014–2015 32nd Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (group)】[68]
  • 2015 Spring Kanto University Volleyball League Champion – Ishikawa played 11 matches.
  • 2015 Autumn Kanto University Volleyball League Champion – Ishikawa played 4 matches.
  • 2015 All Japan Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship Champion – Ishikawa played 6 matches.
  • 2015–2016 29th Shibuya Kenichi Encouragement Award【Physical education field】[69]
  • 2015–2016 62nd Student Athletic Association Award【Excellent Group Award】[69]
  • 2015–2016 33rd Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (group)】[69]
  • 2016 Autumn Kanto University Volleyball League Champion – Ishikawa played 7 matches.
  • 2016 All Japan Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship Champion – Ishikawa played 6 matches.
  • 2016–2017 63rd Student Athletic Association Award【Excellent Group Award】[84]
  • 2016–2017 34th Chuo University President's Award【Field of sports (group)】[84]
  • 2017 Spring Kanto University Volleyball League Runner-up – Ishikawa played 4 matches.
  • 2017 All Japan Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship 3rd place – Ishikawa played 6 matches.
  • 2017–2018 64th Student Athletic Association Award【Effort Group Award】[70] – The only award of club that Ishikawa didn't contribute gold medals.

Italian

Summarizing data

SuperLega

More information Seasons, Clubs ...
SeasonsClubsMatchesSetsAttackBlockServeReceptionScoreMVP
TotPldTotPldTotErrPts%SuccPtsAvgTotErrAceAvgTotErrExc%ExcTotRankTotRank
TSTS
14-15Parmareggio Modena3510126163932564,110,0629830,194421227,329[91]9[91]112[92]0––
16-17Top Volley Latina32131274514987550,360,131111990,2205195727,890[93]7[93]99[94]0––
17-18Taiwan Excellence Latina3323127713402418454,1170,2422164170,24351379527,1218[95]4[95]57[96]3[97]1[97]27[97]
18-19Emma Villas Siena26261131116684231046,4370,3339889290,266667415923,9376[98]2[98]20[99]0––
19-20Kioene Padova202076744233020648,7160,2230969300,41422509322252[100]2[100]22[101]3[102]1[102]14[102]
20-21Allianz Milano41371621398716140346,3390,28498115280,26415216926,4470[103]1[103]8[104]6[105]1[105]5[105]
21-2233321281247725331941,3270,22463102240,197766619224,7370[106]3[106]22[107]2[108]3[108]28[108]
22-2337351421318955041946,8300,23497126370,286974416824,1486[109]2[109]8[110]3[111]2[111]19[111]
23-2437351521419195143647,4270,19506126480,346004912821,3511[112]1[112]5[113]4[114]1[114]14[114]
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CEV – clubs competitions

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SeasonsTournamentsClubMatchesSetsAttackBlockServeReceptionScoreMVP
TotPldTotPldTotErrPts%SuccPtsAvgTotErrAceAvgTotErrExc%ExcTotRank
TS
20-21CEV Challenge CupAllianz Powervolley Milano642316826415020,12451410,06962181944[115]5[115]19[115]0
23-24CEV CupAllianz Milano642113412245910,0840410,0848951026[116]7[116]118[116]0
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