AWARDS:
- All-WAC Freshman Team (2022)
2023:
- Led the Spartans with two assists in conference play
- Scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Santa Clara (9/17)
- Registered two assists in a 4-1 win over Sacramento State (9/22)
- Had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Utah Tech (10/8)
2022:
- Appeared in 17 matches and started 15
- Handled corner kick duties in every match he played
- Named to the All-WAC Freshman Team
HIGH SCHOOL:
- Attended Yoshida High School
- Played three seasons for Sanfrecce Hiroshima FC Youth
- Was a JFA Premier League West Champion
- Was a Sanix Youth Soccer tournament Champion
PERSONAL: Chose SJSU because of its location in Silicon Valley and the diversity of the student population ... Father is Fumikatsu, Mother is Emiko and his sibling is named Taichi ... Has a dog, Latte.
COACH SIMON SAYS: "An immediate contributor as a freshman, Gaku will return in a more central role and set the tone for the midfield with great technical ability and range of pass."