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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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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 major Japanese clubs during his career.
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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 football career.
Starting with Júbilo Iwata
In 1997, Akira Konno joined Júbilo Iwata, a top club in the J1 League. He played as both a right side back and an offensive midfielder. Even though he was a skilled player, he didn't get to play in many matches during his time there.
Moving to Kawasaki Frontale
In 2000, Konno moved to Kawasaki Frontale. This club had just been promoted to the J1 League. Here, he became a key offensive midfielder. He played in many games and helped his team reach second place in the 2000 J.League Cup.
However, the club's league performance was not as strong. They were moved down to the J2 League in 2001.
Success in J2 and Return to J1
Even in the J2 League, Akira Konno continued to be a central player for Kawasaki Frontale. He played in many matches and helped his team greatly. In 2004, his team won the J2 League championship! This big win meant they were promoted back to the J1 League in 2005.
After returning to J1, Konno didn't play as often. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2006 season. He had a successful career, playing many games and scoring goals for his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Akira Konno para niños
