[2] Born in Kamimine, Saga Prefecture, Higuchi began his career coming up through the academy at his boyhood team Sagan Tosu.
[3][4] After failing to make the Sagan Tosu squad, from 2015 to 2018 Higuchi studied at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya and played 75 games for them in the JUFA Kyushu League, the Japan College Prime Minister's Cup and the Japan Inter College Tournament.
[5] In November 2018, Higuchi signed his first professional contract with Sagan Tosu after graduating from college and would play for them in the 2019 season.
[6] He made his debut in the second league game of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute for Masato Fujita in a 1–0 defeat to Vissel Kobe.
[13] He did not disappoint and made 42 appearances across all competitions, providing six assists and six goals and received some rave reviews for his performances.