Yukinari Sugawara

Yukinari Sugawara contract and transfer fees

Yukinari Sugawara's contract with Southampton runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Yukinari Sugawara has moved for €7m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €7m, AZ Alkmaar to Southampton, Jul 2024.

Southampton paid €7m for Yukinari Sugawara in July 2024. His value is now €8m, €580k above the fee. That is €200k per appearance across his 35 for them so far.

Yukinari Sugawara transfer history and what each club made

• Nagoya Grampus · sold to AZ Alkmaar for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2020)
• AZ Alkmaar · signed from Nagoya Grampus for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2020) · sold to Southampton for €7m (Jul 2024)
• Southampton · signed from AZ Alkmaar for €7m (Jul 2024) · current club

Yukinari Sugawara injury record and availability

Yukinari Sugawara has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Yukinari Sugawara has played 231 of a possible 810 minutes since he joined (29%): 1 start and 6 appearances in 9 games, average rating 6.53.

Since 2022, Yukinari Sugawara has had 1 injury spell: 62 days out and 9 games missed. Longest: knee surgery, 62 days (Jun 2022).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Southampton injury list

Yukinari Sugawara international career: Japan caps

Yukinari Sugawara has 25 senior caps for Japan (1,305 minutes, 15 starts), the first in September 2020.

Last 12 months: 9 caps, 3 starts, 329 minutes in 9 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 14 Jun 2026.