Akira Konno facts for kids
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| Full name | Akira Konno | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | September 12, 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ofunato, Iwate, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Ofunato High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1996 | Kokushikan University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Júbilo Iwata | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2006 | Kawasaki Frontale | 158 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 163 | (24) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Akira Konno (今野 章, Konno Akira, born September 12, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented midfielder who played for two main clubs during his career: Júbilo Iwata and Kawasaki Frontale. Konno was known for his skill in the middle of the field, helping his teams achieve success in various Japanese football leagues.
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Akira Konno's Football Journey
Akira Konno was born in Ofunato, Japan, on September 12, 1974. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Kokushikan University, he began his professional career.
Starting with Júbilo Iwata
In 1997, Konno joined Júbilo Iwata, a club in the top Japanese league, the J1 League. He played as a midfielder, which was his main position. Sometimes, he also played as a right side back. During his time with Júbilo Iwata, the team achieved great success.
- They won the J1 League championship in both 1997 and 1999.
- They also won the J.League Cup in 1998.
- Konno was part of the team that finished second in the J1 League in 1998.
Moving to Kawasaki Frontale
In 2000, Konno moved to Kawasaki Frontale, a club that had just been promoted to the J1 League. He quickly became an important player for them.
- He played many games as an offensive midfielder.
- In 2000, Kawasaki Frontale finished second in the J.League Cup.
However, the team did not do well in the league that year. They were moved down to the J2 League in 2001.
Success in J2 League
Even though they were in a lower league, Konno continued to play a key role for Kawasaki Frontale. He helped the team greatly during this period.
- He played in many matches as a central player.
- In 2004, Kawasaki Frontale won the championship in the J2 League.
- This victory meant they were promoted back to the J1 League for the 2005 season.
Retirement from Football
After returning to the J1 League, Konno did not play as often. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2006 season. Throughout his career, Akira Konno played a total of 163 league matches and scored 24 goals. He was a dedicated player who helped his teams win important championships.
External links
- Akira Konno at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- orions.ne.jp
See also
In Spanish: Akira Konno para niños
