Ryo Fujii


Ryo Fujii is a Hong Kong-born Japanese professional soccer player who currently plays for Global in the Philippines Football League.

Early life and education

Fujii was born August 7, 1996, in Hong Kong to a Japanese father. At a young age, Fujii and family relocated to Torrance, California, where he was raised. Fujii attended South High School and played for the school's varsity team for all 4 years. He joined and played with Chivas USA's youth side for the 2011–2012 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season before appearing with LA Galaxy's youth side for the 2013–2014 season.
With his background, Fujii was considered a top collegiate soccer prospect. Fujii elected to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara after being recruited by head coach Tim Vom Steeg. While there, he played college soccer as a member of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team. He appeared in 19 games for the Gauchos and added 2 assists. He was named to the Big West Conference All-Freshman Team following the conclusion of the season.

Club career

LA Galaxy

In February 2015, Fujii turned professional by signing with LA Galaxy II of the United Soccer League. By turning professional, he forfeited his amateur status and scholarship with UC Santa Barbara, but Fujii was the first player to sign for LA Galaxy under a new partnership with California State University, Dominguez Hills that provided additional financial resources for schooling. Jovan Kirovski, the one responsible for Fujii's path, is unaware of any previous similar agreements and that this may be the first of its kind. During his first professional season, he made twelve appearances for LA Galaxy II with 1 assist.

Nyköpings BIS

On 1 March 2018, Fujii joined Nyköpings BIS in Division 1 Norra, the Swedish third tier.

Global F.C.

On 25 February 2020, Fuji reportedly signed a deal with the Philippines Football League club Global.