Vancouver Whitecaps 
MLS Dec 06
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Yohei Takaoka
29 years old
Position
Goalkeeper
Height
183 cm
Weight
80 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
16 Mar 1996 - Japan
Birth City
Yokohama
Ranking
2nd
— MLS
Statistics of Y. Takaoka — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
36
Minutes played
3556
Saves
98
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
98
Goals conceded
45
Penalties saved
1
📊 General
Appearances
45
Starts
44
Minutes played
4186
Saves
118
Average rating
6.95/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
118
Goals conceded
56
Penalties saved
1
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Vancouver Whitecaps
A. Zendejas
I. Boehmer
Y. Takaoka
Belal Halbouni
M. Gherasimencov
M. Laborda
N. Djordjevic
S. Schonlau
T. Blackmon
T. Johnson
É. Ocampo
A. Cubas
A. Jackson
Bruno Steven Caicedo Quiñonez
E. Sabbi
J. Badwal
J. Ngando
Liam Mackenzie
O. Larraz
R. Gauld
R. Priso
S. Berhalter
T. Müller
B. White
C. Sabaly
Johnny Selemani
K. Cabrera
R. Elloumi
Career of Y. Takaoka since 2018
2025/2026
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps45Apps
118Saves
56GA
Rating
2024/2025Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps39Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2023/2024Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps40Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos42Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos38Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos5Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021
Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu17Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu32Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu3Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2025/2026Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps36Apps
98Saves
45GA
Rating
2024/2025Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps37Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2023/2024Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps35Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos34Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos33Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos4Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu16Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu24Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu3Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2020
Sagan Tosu
→
Yokohama F. Marinos
Free
Sagan Tosu
Yokohama F. Marinos
2019
Yokohama FC
→
Sagan Tosu
Free
Yokohama FC
Sagan Tosu
2018
Yokohama FC
→
Sagan Tosu
Loan
Yokohama FC
Sagan Tosu
HONOURS
MLS All-Star
World
2025
Winner
Concacaf Champions Cup
N/C America
2025
2nd Place
Canadian Championship
Canada
2024
Winner
Super Cup
Japan
2023
Winner
Canadian Championship
Canada
2023
Winner
J1 League
Japan
2022
Winner
J1 League
Japan
2021
2nd Place
Lunar New Year Cup
World
2019
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Nov 30
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Nov 23
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
2-2
Nov 02
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Oct 26
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Vancouver Whitecaps's squad, Y. Takaoka has been an important figure in the MLS this season. Originally from Yokohama, Japan, this Japan international has steadily made his way to the top level. Operating as a goalkeeper, his frame of 183 cm and 80 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His anticipation and quick reactions allow him to make saves that others would simply not reach. Shaped by stints at Sagan Tosu, Yokohama F. Marinos and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Vancouver Whitecaps's dressing room. His trophy cabinet includes MLS All-Star, Canadian Championship, Super Cup among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Vancouver Whitecaps's first team. Given his performances, Y. Takaoka naturally asserts himself as a key part of Vancouver Whitecaps's sporting project.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Sv | GC | PS | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec |
Inter Miami
|
3-1 | 99 | 6.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
| 30 Nov |
San Diego
|
1-3 | 90 | 6.9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| 23 Nov |
Los Angeles FC
|
2-2 | 120 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| 02 Nov |
FC Dallas
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 26 Oct |
FC Dallas
|
3-0 | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |