Playing the best football of his career, Takumi Minamino aims to help AS Monaco compete for the Ligue 1 title and perform well in the UEFA Champions League. Published on By GLASGOW — In the global game that is soccer, ambitious clubs are constantly searching every continent for footballers they hope can help them fulfill their ambitions. Such is the case with .
From the perspective of individual players, this offers the opportunity to ply their trade in various leagues throughout their careers. Even if success has been experienced with one club, footballers move on. A new challenge in a different country can inspire a player to hit even greater heights.
Timing is important, too ― sometimes all it takes is the right coach or manager to get the best out of a particular athlete. That said, Minamino seems to be in the right place at the right time. After close to a decade playing in various European leagues, the attacking midfielder known as "Taki" to his teammates, is now beginning his third season with .
After a high-quality 2023-24 campaign for Les Rouge et Blanc (The Red and Whites) in Ligue 1, Minamino's goal is to maintain that standard and see where it takes him and his club this season. Minamino's Journey to Monaco After breaking through and catching the eye of European scouts while playing for the 's , the Osaka Prefecture native departed his homeland in 2015 for Europe. was his destination.
Signed in January of 2015, Minamino went on to play five-and-a-half seasons .
