Urayama Isei

Urayama Isei

Personal information
Full name	Urayama Hanaka Isei
Year of birth	1998
Place of birth	Aeland Belaov, Krasnovlac
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current club	Thampines Rovers FC
Number	27
Youth career
2011–2014	St. Rickards Secondary School
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)*
2017–2024	Aeland Belaov FC	159	(104)
2024–	Thampines Rovers FC
* Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams

Urayama Isei (born 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Daau Super League club Thampines Rovers. Highly regarded as one of the best strikers Krasnovlac has produced, Isei possesses great hold up on the ball and a natural instinct for goal. Also an honors student, Isei was valedictorian of St. Rickards' 2014 graduating batch and graduated Junior College and University.

Early life

Isei was born in Aeland Belaov of Aeland Krasnovlac into a conservative family. The Isei family held very traditional views on the Krasno people which formed as principles to Urayama. Isei had always been interested in football, starting out from a striker since he was young and since then developed a strong sense for goal which he claims to be his new sixth sense.

Isei attended St. Rickards Secondary School and was the captain for their football team. He was also a very good student and often handled his studies and presented himself well. He was named valedictorian of his graduating batch in 2014 and enrolled to Itaki Junior College where he pursued Arts combination, notably excelling in Mathematics. Isei's studies went well as he graduated with high honors again before pursuing sports science and management in Ghunsundewei University.

Upon graduating Ghunsundewei University, Isei is also working towards his AEFA coaching 'C' license.

Club career

Aeland Belaov FC

Isei signed for Aeland Belaov FC in the summer of 2017, having trained with the squad for three years during his studies at Junior College. His perseverance and abilities shown in training as he started in all 30 games for the club in his first season, scoring 9 goals. However, appearances were limited in the following season due to him being on his last year of university where he only played 9 games, 2 of which were starts. He still managed 3 goals before his graduation from education.

Isei's form began to increase each season as in season 19-20, he managed 11 goals for the club and went to greater heights as in season 20-21 he scored 14, clinching him 7th in the top scorers list and 23 in 21-22. Isei reached peak form in the 2022-23 season when he scored 44 goals in 30 games helping his side qualify for the FMF Champions League.

Thampines Rovers

Urayama was announced as Thampines Rovers' latest attacking addition for the upcoming season as they were the only club offering terms. However due to his citizenship issues, despite being eligible to represent Daau by FMF requirements, Urayama will be treated as foreign until he has received his Dauian citizenship.

International career

Following the collapse of Krasnovlac and the siege of Aeland Belaov, Urayama Isei fled to nearby Mataba to seek asylum but was transferred to Daau for processing and took up Dauian citizenship under the Krasnovlac-Daau Citizenship program. Isei however unlike his fellow Krasno nationals who were offered a fast-track option, was not offered a fast-track option as he initially applied for Matabese citizenship but was forced to be moved to Daau as Mataba had reached a new height for asylum seekers. Thus Urayama's citizenship would take longer than expected due to there having a queue of 70,000+ applicants.

Controversy

Outrage among Dauians

Isei became the center of controversy when private tweets of his on Tweeter were leaked by an anonymous follower on 5 February 2023 relating to the Bintang-Krasno Brawl that happened between Bintang Lukana and the Aeland Krasno Natives Daau team during the earlier Daau Super League season. This resulted in Isei calling the Dauian players derogatory terms and foul language. Dauians were obviously upset with his choice of words which resulted in the flooding of his social medias. Isei's grudge towards the Dauians were made obvious during the match between Aeland Belaov FC and Belaov City when he had a spat between Dauians Faisal Arif, and Danial Rafael. His misplaced anger directed at Amith Singh of Lorat Ultras, Kyrtzhuosci Hanbei's Han Kwang Song also made the headlines. His recent cup match against Belaov Treble saw him confronting Tomoyuki Doi during a scuffle in a corner routine. Isei scored two goals that match followed with celebrations mocking the Dauians. It was reported that Isei and Doi had an altercation in the tunnel after Isei provoked him post-game which saw Doi tackling Isei to the ground and Isei punching back as a result. During a saga which saw several Dauian clubs interested in signing the striker, Isei posted on social media mocking them and their performances in the AEFA Champions League. His performances led to a massive backlash again which saw all Dauian media outlets reporting his actions.

His signing to Thampines Rovers saw him gain popularity within the Dauian football sector as it seemed as Urayama and Daau have buried their grudges.

Argument with the Krasnovlac Football Federation.

Ahead of Krasnovlac's World Cup qualifier match against Hurmu, it was reported that the football association were interested in having Isei on board after their success with Aeland Krasno native Kan Shoshukai's involvement. However, Isei showed his uninterest by having an argument during a conference meeting with his agent and the association. Isei was reported to have used unsavoury remarks before storming out of the building.