Y. Takaoka

Y. Takaoka is the 30-year-old Japanese goalkeeper who wears the number 1 shirt for Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer. Standing at 183 cm, Takaoka is a composed, modern shot-stopper who commands his penalty area with intelligent positioning and quick reflexes. His distribution is a key asset in Vancouver’s build-up play, allowing the team to transition from defence to attack with short, precise passes or accurate long balls. Takaoka’s calmness under pressure and ability to re...