So Omae

So Omae
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-02-03) 3 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Osaka, Japan
Height 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Davao Aguilas
Number 15
Youth career
Sessel Kumatori
2012–2014 Higashiyama High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Otemae University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2019 Hokoku FC
2020–2021 Sakon Nakhon
2021–2022 Prime Bangkok 2 (1)
2022–2023 Muang Loei United 1 (0)
2023–2024 Prey Veng 18 (4)
2024– Davao Aguilas 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:29, July 22, 2024 (UTC)

So Omae (大前 壮, Ōmae Sō, born 3 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.[1][2][3]

Youth career

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Omae was born in Osaka in Japan. In his youth, he played for Sessel Kumatori SC alongside players such as Takumi Minamino.[4] He also played high school football for Higashiyama High School in Kyoto.[5][6] Afterwards, he played for the football club of his college, Otemae University.[7]

Club career

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First pro contract

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After graduating from college, he played amateur football with Hokoku FC in the Japanese lower leagues before leaving to pursue a pro career abroad.[8][9] In December 2019, he tried out for Thai side Sakon Nakhon, where he was praised for his left foot and tactical eye.[10] He was signed by the Thai club in early 2020 before his stint at the club was interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.[11] The year after, he moved to Thai League 3 club Prime Bangkok.[12] He would remain in the country for another year, signing with Muang Loei United for one season in 2022. While in Thailand, he also pursued a coaching career with a youth team named Good Morning FC.[13]

Prey Veng

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In 2023, Omae would travel to Cambodia, where he signed for Cambodian Premier League side Prey Veng alongside fellow countryman Ryo Kato.[14][15][16] He had a successful season at the club and scored 4 goals from 18 matches as a midfielder, including a free-kick against ISI Dangkor Senchey.[17][18] During his time at the club, he was also named captain for the remainder of the season until his departure in early 2024.

Davao Aguilas

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Omae would then move to the Philippines, where he signed with Davao Aguilas of the Philippines Football League, a team who were competing in the league for the first time in 6 years.[19] He played there alongside Japanese players Yusuke Unoki and Shoma Sato, as well as Filipino-Japanese captain Daisuke Sato.[3] He made his debut on the opening matchday, a 1–0 win over Mendiola 1991, and assisted the winning goal in the next game against Manila Digger.[20][21]

References

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  1. ^ So Omae at Soccerway
  2. ^ "So Ōmae - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Davao Aguilas UMAK FC - Team Roster". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ "出身アスリート". Sessel Kumatori. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  5. ^ "[総体]出場校紹介:東山(京都)". Gekisaka Japan. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. ^ "[新人戦]大前V弾!東山が初V:京都". Gekisaka Japan. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  7. ^ "大前壮／サッカー". Alliance Athlete. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  8. ^ "メンバーリスト". Hokoku FC. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  9. ^ "平成３０年度大阪府社会人サッカー１部リーグ個人成績表" (PDF). Osaka Prefecture Adult Soccer League. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ^ "大前壮選手がタイで契約しました！". Sessel Kumatori on Ameblo. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  11. ^ "【タイリーグ３部】大前壮とプライム・バンコクFCの契約を完了致しました". GOAL Agency. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  12. ^ "大前壮がサコンナコンFC（タイ）と契約いたしました". GOAL Agency. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  13. ^ "【８月８日更新】２０２１年８月「Week３」オンラインイベント開催スケジュール". Good Morning FC. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  14. ^ Nai, Ngay (4 July 2023). "ISI Dangkor to take on Nagaworld at KCC Cup final". Khmer Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  15. ^ Nai, Ngay (9 May 2024). "Japanese players dominate foreign presence in CPL". Khmer Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  16. ^ Norn, Chhorn (7 August 2023). "Foreign players seek CPL glory". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Player: So Omae". Cambodian Premier League. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Spectacular, unpredictable games and controversy mark CPL 2nd week". Khmer Times. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Davao Aguilas FC 5-0 Army FC: Talaroc bags brace". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Davao Aguilas UMak 1-0 Manila Digger: Another narrow win for Davao". pfl.org.ph. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  21. ^ Malihan, Drew (22 April 2024). "Lone goal enough as Davao Aguilas escapes Manila Digger". Dugout PH. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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