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| Full name | Daisuke Miyakawa | |||||||||
| Date of birth | October 6, 1979 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Teikyo Daisan High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 1998–2001 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | (1) | |||||||
| 2002–2005 | Thespa Kusatsu | 43 | (24) | |||||||
| 2006–2011 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 104 | (27) | |||||||
| 2012 | SC Sagamihara | |||||||||
| Total | 148 | (52) | ||||||||
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Daisuke Miyakawa (born October 6, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward during his career. Daisuke was known for his journey through different Japanese football leagues.
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Daisuke Miyakawa's Football Journey
Daisuke Miyakawa was born in Atsugi, Japan, on October 6, 1979. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career. He joined the J1 League club Cerezo Osaka in 1998.
Early Career at Cerezo Osaka
Daisuke made his first big game appearance on May 22, 1999. He even scored a goal in that match against JEF United Ichihara. However, he only played this one match for Cerezo Osaka until 2001.
Moving Up with Thespa Kusatsu
In 2002, Daisuke moved to a club called Thespa Kusatsu. At that time, they were in the Japanese Prefectural Leagues, which is a lower division. He played in many games for them. The team worked hard and kept getting promoted to higher leagues.
- In 2003, they moved up to the Japanese Regional Leagues.
- By 2004, they reached the Japan Football League (JFL).
- In 2005, Thespa Kusatsu made it to the J2 League, a major professional league.
Playing for Giravanz Kitakyushu
In 2006, Daisuke joined another team, New Wave Kitakyushu. This club was also in the Regional Leagues. He became a regular player for them, meaning he played in most games. Just like with his previous team, this club also climbed up the leagues.
- They were promoted to the JFL in 2008.
- In 2010, they reached the J2 League.
However, from 2010 onwards, Daisuke played less often.
Final Season and Retirement
In 2012, Daisuke Miyakawa moved to SC Sagamihara, a club in the Regional Leagues. He played for one season there. At the end of 2012, he decided to retire from professional football.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Daisuke Miyakawa played for several clubs throughout his career. He helped his teams get promoted through different Japanese football leagues. His journey shows how players can move between various divisions.
During his time, he played a total of 148 league matches. He scored 52 goals in those games. He also played in cup competitions, adding to his overall game count.
Summary of Club Appearances and Goals
- Cerezo Osaka (1998-2001): 1 game, 1 goal (J1 League)
- Thespa Kusatsu (2002-2005): 43 games, 24 goals (Prefectural, Regional, JFL, J2 Leagues)
- Giravanz Kitakyushu (2006-2011): 104 games, 27 goals (Regional, JFL, J2 Leagues)
- SC Sagamihara (2012): Games and goals not specified in records for this period.
Daisuke Miyakawa's career shows his dedication to football. He played for teams that grew and moved up the ranks in Japanese football.
