Kazuma Takayama
Japanese association football player
Kazuma Takayama (高山 和真, Takayama Kazuma; born July 14, 1996 in Saitama), better known as Kazuma, is a Japanese former footballer who last played either as a centre-back or left-back.
Career
Omiya Ardija
In 2015, Kazuma joined J2 League side, Omiya Ardija after completing his university.
Montedio Yamagata
In 2020, Kazuma transferred to Montedio Yamagata on loan.
Kataller Toyama
On December 30, 2021, Kazuma completed his transfer to Kataller Toyama playing in J3 League.
Hougang United
Kazuma moved overseas to join Hougang United in Singapore for the upcoming 2023 Singapore Premier League season. He made his debut for the club in a 3-0 lost against Albirex Niigata (S) in the 2023 Singapore Community Shield. On 26 February 2023, Kazuma scored his first goal for the club in his league debut against Balestier Khalsa in 3-2 win. He would go on to score his second goal on 29 July 2023 against Young Lions in a thrashing 6-2 win. He would than go on to score a consolation header goal against the Lion City Sailors in the Singapore Cup 2023 final where they lost 3-1.
Club statistics
Updated to 23 February 2020.
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