*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:00, 19 January 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:17, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
On 27 December 2021, Ogawa joined J2 club Yokohama FC for the 2022 season.[6] At the end of the 2022 season, Yokohama FC gained promotion to the J1 League, with Ogawa contributing 26 goals during the season. As well as being the league's top scorer, he was named in the J2 League Best XI and won the overall J2 MVP award.[7]
In July 2023, Ogawa signed for Eredivisie club NEC Nijmegen on a season-long loan deal with the option to make the move permanent.[8] On 21 March 2024, NEC exercised the purchase option and signed a three-year contract with Ogawa.[9]
International career
In May 2017, Ogawa was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2017 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played first two matches. He scored a goal against South Africa in first match. However, because he was injured in second match against Uruguay, he could not play in later matches.
In December 2019, Koki Ogawa was named in the senior squad to represent Japan in the East Asia Cup finals. Ogawa scored his first hat-trick against Hong Kong in his senior debut.
On 18 November 2024, Ogawa scored two goals against China, representing Japan in the 2024 World Cup Asian Qualifier.[10] Both goals were headers and demonstratred Ogawa's ability as a center forward for Japan. [11]
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