Akira Oba facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Akira Oba | ||
| Date of birth | April 22, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Fukuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–2006 | Tokushima Vortis | 262 | (42) |
| Total | 262 | (42) | |
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Akira Oba (大場 啓, Ōba Akira, born April 22, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder for Tokushima Vortis for many years.
Akira Oba's Football Journey
Akira Oba was born on April 22, 1976, in Fukuoka, Japan. He grew up loving football and became a professional player. He was known for playing in the midfield, which is a key position in football. Midfielders help both with attacking and defending.
Playing for Tokushima Vortis
Akira Oba spent his entire professional career with one team: Tokushima Vortis. This team was known as Otsuka Pharmaceutical for the first part of his career. He joined them in 1996 and played there for a full decade, until 2006.
During his time with Tokushima Vortis, Akira Oba played in many matches. He was a very important player for the team. He played in 262 games and scored 42 goals. This is a great achievement for a midfielder! He helped his team compete in different leagues, including the Japan Football League and later the J2 League.
Career Highlights
Akira Oba's career was marked by his dedication to one club. Playing for the same team for ten years is quite special in football. He showed great skill and commitment as a midfielder. His ability to score goals from the midfield position also made him stand out. He played a total of 262 league games and scored 42 goals.
See also
In Spanish: Akira Oba para niños
