Chikashi Masuda facts for kids
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| Full name | Chikashi Masuda | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Hosho High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2012 | Kashima Antlers | 155 | (12) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | → Montedio Yamagata (loan) | 26 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Ulsan Hyundai | 98 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | → Omiya Ardija (loan) | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Al-Sharjah | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | → Seoul E-Land (loan) | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Japan U23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Japan | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chikashi Masuda (増田 誓志, Masuda Chikashi, born 19 June 1985) is a Japanese former professional football player. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field. He was also a member of the Japan national team.
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Chikashi Masuda's Football Journey
Chikashi Masuda was born on June 19, 1985, in Miyazaki, Japan. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a professional player. His journey took him to many different clubs in Japan and other countries.
Early Career and Kashima Antlers
Masuda started his youth career at Hosho High School from 2001 to 2003. After high school, he joined Kashima Antlers, a well-known club in Japan, in 2004. He played for Kashima Antlers for many years, from 2004 to 2012. During his time there, he played in 155 matches and scored 12 goals.
Winning Trophies with Kashima Antlers
With Kashima Antlers, Masuda helped his team win several important championships:
- The J1 League three times in a row: in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
- The J.League Cup twice: in 2011 and 2012.
- The Emperor's Cup once: in 2007.
These wins show how important he was to the team's success.
Loan Spells and Moves Abroad
In 2010, Masuda went on loan to Montedio Yamagata for a season. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. After his long spell at Kashima, he moved to Ulsan Hyundai in South Korea, where he played from 2013 to 2016. He also had another loan spell in Japan with Omiya Ardija in 2014.
Later, in 2017, he played for Al-Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. He then returned to Japan to play for Shimizu S-Pulse from 2017 to 2019. His final club was Seoul E-Land in South Korea, where he played on loan in 2019.
Retirement from Football
Chikashi Masuda announced his retirement from professional football in November 2019. He had a long and successful career playing for various clubs and winning many titles.
International Career for Japan
Chikashi Masuda also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Japan U23 team from 2006 to 2007.
His first game for the senior national team was on February 24, 2012. This was a friendly match against Iceland. Playing for your national team is a big achievement for any football player.
