Haruki Seto facts for kids
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| Full name | Haruki Seto | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 14, 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Toyama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1995 | Mizuhashi High School | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Yokohama Flügels | 27 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Albirex Niigata | 36 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Oita Trinita | 21 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Consadole Sapporo | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Oita Trinita | 55 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | JEF United Chiba | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Kashiwa Reysol | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | YKK AP | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Balestier Khalsa | 30 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Geylang United | 31 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 214 | (12) | |||||||||||||||||
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Haruki Seto (瀬戸 春樹, Seto Haruki, born March 14, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder for several clubs in Japan and Singapore during his career. Seto is known for winning the Emperor's Cup with Yokohama Flügels and the J.League Cup with JEF United Chiba. He also won the Singapore Cup while playing for Geylang United.
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Haruki Seto's Football Journey
Haruki Seto was born in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, on March 14, 1978. He became a professional football player after finishing high school. Seto played as a midfielder, a key position in football that helps both defense and attack.
Early Career in Japan
Seto started his professional career in 1996 with J1 League club Yokohama Flügels. He made his debut in 1997 and became a regular player in 1998. That year, his team won the 1998 Emperor's Cup, a major football tournament in Japan.
Unfortunately, Yokohama Flügels had financial problems and closed down at the end of 1998. Seto then moved to Albirex Niigata, a club that had just been promoted to the J2 League. He played in every match during the 1999 season, showing his skill and dedication.
In 2000, Seto joined another J2 club, Oita Trinita, where he continued to play many games. The next year, 2001, he moved to Consadole Sapporo, but he didn't get much playing time there. Later in 2001, he transferred to Gamba Osaka, but he didn't play any matches for them.
Returning to Oita and Other Clubs
In 2002, Seto returned to Oita Trinita. He helped the team get promoted to the top league, J1 League. His excellent performance even earned him a spot in the J.League All Star team. He stayed with Oita Trinita until 2005.
After leaving Oita, he joined JEF United Chiba in 2005. In 2006, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. In 2007, Seto went back to his hometown of Toyama and joined YKK AP, which was part of the Japan Football League (JFL).
Playing in Singapore
In 2008, Haruki Seto decided to play football outside Japan. He moved to Singapore and joined Balestier Khalsa in the S.League. He was even chosen as the team captain!
The following year, 2009, he joined another S.League team, Geylang United. With Geylang United, Seto achieved another big win: they won the Singapore Cup. He played a total of 214 club matches and scored 12 goals in his career.
Haruki Seto's Achievements
Haruki Seto had a successful career, earning several honors both personally and with his teams.
Personal Recognitions
- In 2004, he was selected for the J.League All-Star game.
- In 2008, he was the captain of Balestier Khalsa.
- In 2009, he was part of the S.League International Player All Star Team that played against the Singapore National Team.
Team Trophies
- 1998 Emperor's Cup Champion: Won with Yokohama Flügels.
- 2005 J.League Cup Champion: Won with JEF United Chiba.
- 2009 Singapore Cup Champion: Won with Geylang United.
See also
In Spanish: Haruki Seto para niños
