Yūichi Komano

He was invited for trials from several clubs, including Gamba Osaka, JEF United Ichihara, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and local high school powerhouse Hatsushiba Hashimoto.

He damaged the cruciate ligaments of his left knee in the match against Yokohama FC on 16 August 2003.

[4] Although he played many matches, Avispa finished at the bottom place in 2016 season and was relegated to J2 League.

In June 2001, Komano was selected Japan U20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship.

He made his full international debut for Japan national team on 3 August 2005 in a 2005 East Asian Football Championship match against China.

He was a member of the Japan team for the 2006 World Cup finals as a backup for first-choice Akira Kaji.

[8] Komano scored his first international goal in a friendly against Tajikistan on 11 October 2011 at Nagai Stadium.