Akira Takeuchi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Akira Takeuchi | ||
| Date of birth | 18 June 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Oita Trinita | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Kokushikan University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Nagoya Grampus | 63 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | JEF United Chiba | 124 | (11) |
| 2015–2016 | Nagoya Grampus | 63 | (2) |
| 2017– | Oita Trinita | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2017 | |||
Akira Takeuchi (born 18 June 1983) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a centre-back. This position means he helps protect his team's goal. He has played for several clubs in Japan.
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Playing Career
Akira Takeuchi started his football journey in university. From 2002 to 2005, he played for Kokushikan University. This was an important time for him to develop his skills.
Professional Clubs
After university, Akira Takeuchi joined professional clubs. He played for some well-known teams in Japan.
Nagoya Grampus
Akira Takeuchi joined Nagoya Grampus in 2006. He played with them for five years. During this time, he gained a lot of experience. He was a key part of their defense.
JEF United Chiba
In 2011, he moved to JEF United Chiba. He stayed with this club for four seasons. He played many games for them. He even scored some goals while playing as a defender.
Return to Nagoya Grampus
Akira Takeuchi returned to Nagoya Grampus in 2015. He played for them again for two seasons. It was like coming back home for him.
Oita Trinita
Since 2017, Akira Takeuchi has been playing for Oita Trinita. He continues to play as a strong defender for his team. He helps them in their matches.
Career Highlights
Akira Takeuchi has had a long career in Japanese football. He has played many matches in the top leagues. His role as a centre-back is very important. He helps stop opposing teams from scoring goals. He is known for his strong defense.
- He played for Nagoya Grampus for many years.
- He also played for JEF United Ichihara Chiba.
- He is currently with Oita Trinita.
His career shows dedication to the sport. He has been a consistent player for different teams.
