Daigo Watanabe facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daigo Watanabe | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Kunimi High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2010 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 169 | (9) |
| 2011–2015 | Omiya Ardija | 148 | (12) |
| 2016 | Busan IPark | 5 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 80 | (3) |
| 2019– | Shinagawa CC Yokohama | ||
| Total | 402 | (24) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Daigo Watanabe (渡邉 大剛, Watanabe Daigō, born 3 December 1984) is a Japanese footballer. He was born on December 3, 1984, in Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan. Daigo plays as a midfielder, which is a very important role in football. Midfielders help both defend their own goal and attack the opponent's goal. Interestingly, Daigo isn't the only footballer in his family! His younger brothers, Kazuma Watanabe and Mitsuki Watanabe, are also professional football players.
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Daigo's Football Journey
Daigo Watanabe started his football career playing for Kunimi High School from 2000 to 2002. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional.
Playing for Kyoto Sanga FC
Daigo began his professional journey with Kyoto Sanga FC. He joined the team in 2001 and played there for many years, until 2010. During his time with Kyoto Sanga FC, he played in 169 matches and scored 9 goals. This was a significant part of his early career.
Moving to Omiya Ardija
After leaving Kyoto Sanga FC, Daigo moved to Omiya Ardija in 2011. He played for this club for five seasons, until 2015. At Omiya Ardija, he continued to be a key midfielder, appearing in 148 games and scoring 12 goals.
Adventures in South Korea and Return to Japan
In 2016, Daigo had a short time playing for Busan IPark in South Korea. He played 5 matches for them. Later in 2016, he returned to Japan and joined Kamatamare Sanuki. He stayed with Kamatamare Sanuki until the end of 2018. He played 80 matches for them and scored 3 goals.
Later Career
After his contract with Kamatamare Sanuki ended in 2018, Daigo continued his football career. Since 2019, he has been playing for Shinagawa CC Yokohama. Throughout his career, Daigo Watanabe has played in over 400 professional matches, showing his dedication and skill in the sport.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Daigo Watanabe para niños
