Western Sydney Wanderers FC are excited to announce the signing of Japanese striker Hiroshi Ibusuki on a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Ibusuki brings a wealth of experience from a career spanning Japan, Spain, Belgium, Australia and India. He began in the Kashiwa Reysol youth system before moving to Europe, where he featured for clubs including Girona FC, Sevilla FC, CE Sabadell, and K.A.S. Eupen, gaining top-level experience and developing his reputation as a strong and versatile forward.
Returning to Japan, Ibusuki excelled in the J1 and J2 Leagues, playing for Albirex Niigata, JEF United Ciba, Shonan Bellmare and Shimizu S-Pulse.
The forward went on to make a significant impact in the A-Leagues, starting with Adelaide United where he scored 28 goals in 71 appearances, including 15 goals in 26 matches in the 2023/24 season.
He then moved to Western United for the 2024/25 campaign, adding 10 goals in 27 appearances to his name. Most recently, Ibusuki signed for East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League further expanding his international experience.
Ibusuki adds goal-scoring pedigree, international experience, and leadership to the Wanderers attack as the club looks to compete for honours.
Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic welcomed Hiroshi to the club.
“Hiroshi is a proven striker with experience across some of the world’s toughest leagues. His ability to score goals and lead from the front will be a real asset of our squad as we push for success in the 2026/27 season,” said Stajcic.
“Beyond his goal-scoring ability, Hiroshi brings leadership and professionalism to the group. He will be a great role model for our younger players while strengthening our attacking options.
“We’re excited to have Hiroshi join our team. He has the skill, experience and mentality to make an immediate impact and help us compete at the highest level in the A-Leagues.”
Hiroshi Ibusuki said he was thrilled to be joining the Wanderers.
“I’m really excited and really happy to be here,” said Ibusuki.
“I have come here to help teammates and everyone.
“I think it’s currently not an easy situation for us (the Wanderers), but we will try to do our best, so please support us. I hope at the end of the season, we can share a great moment.”
