Yaki Yen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yaki Aithany Yen Tavio | ||
| Date of birth | April 21, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Puerto del Rosario, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Changchun Yatai | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Fuerteventura | 19+ | (0) |
| 2010 | Lucena | ? | (?) |
| 2010 | Atlético Granadilla | ? | (?) |
| 2010–2013 | UD Pájara Playas de Jandía | ? | (?) |
| 2013–2014 | El Cotillo | ? | (?) |
| 2016– | Changchun Yatai | 17 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015–16 | Chinese Taipei | 5 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 October 2016. | |||
Yaki Aithany Yen Tavio (Chinese: 殷亞吉, born April 21, 1989), commonly known as Yaki, is a Spanish-born Taiwanese footballer who plays for Changchun Yatai.
Personal Life
Born in the city of Puerto del Rosario, Spain to a Taiwanese father and a Spanish mother.
Club Career
Currently a free agent, Yaki begin his career for Segunda División B outtfit Fuerteventura. Also have played for other Spanish clubs such as Atlético Granadilla, UD Pájara Playas de Jandía, and El Cotillo in the lower division. On 22 September, he went on trial for Chinese Super League outfit Changchun Yatai.[1] There are sources claiming the Northeastern Chinese club will officially sign him by the end of this December.[2] On 31 December 2015, it is confirmed the club have officially signed him on a 5 year contract.[3][4]
International career
Yaki is eligible for Republic of China citizenship due to his father being a citizen; therefore, he is eligible to represent Taiwan. In 2015, he received his citizenship, [5] made his debut for the World Cup Qualification match against Iraq on 9 September 2015 in Tehran, Iran. Scored his first international goal through a stunning header against Thailand during the World Cup Qualification match on 12 November 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.[6] Yaki left the national team in September 2016, citing disagreements with coach Toshiaki Imai.[7]
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 November 2015 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand |  Thailand | 0–1 | 4–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying |
References
- ↑ 殷亞吉拿到身分證 下週去長春亞泰測試 (in Chinese). ETToday. 12 September 2015.
- ↑ 殷亞吉明年加盟長春亞泰中超臺灣第4人 (in Chinese). Apple Daily. 20 November 2015.
- ↑ 殷亞吉加盟長春亞泰簽約5年 中超一軍臺灣第4人 (in Chinese). Apple Daily. 31 December 2015.
- ↑ 足球》好事多磨 殷亞吉確定落腳長春亞泰 (in Chinese). Liberty News. 31 December 2015.
- ↑ "Taiwanese-Spanish pro to join Chinese Taipei soccer team". China Times. 9 October 2014.
- ↑ 殷亞吉3分中進球 中華男足1:0領先泰國 (in Chinese). ETToday. 12 November 2015.
- ↑ Pan, Jason (23 September 2016). "Yaki Yen quits national soccer squad". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 September 2016.