Hidenori Kato facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hidenori Kato | ||
| Date of birth | May 13, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Matsue City FC | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School | ||
| 2000–2003 | Fukuoka University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2008 | Sagan Tosu | 86 | (2) |
| 2008–2012 | Gainare Tottori | 108 | (1) |
| 2013–2019 | Veertien Mie | 101 | (5) |
| 2019– | Matsue City FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hidenori Kato (加藤 秀典, Kato Hidenori, born May 13, 1981) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender, which means his main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Hidenori Kato's Football Journey
Hidenori Kato was born on May 13, 1981, in Yokkaichi, a city in Mie, Japan. Like many professional athletes, he started playing football when he was young.
Early Days and Youth Career
Before becoming a professional, Kato played for his high school team at Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School from 1997 to 1999. After high school, he continued to play football while attending Fukuoka University from 2000 to 2003. Playing in university teams helps young players get ready for the tough world of professional sports.
Professional Club Career
Kato began his professional career in 2004. He has played for several different clubs in Japan, showing his dedication to the sport.
Sagan Tosu (2004–2008)
Hidenori Kato joined Sagan Tosu in 2004. This team plays in the J2 League, which is one of Japan's professional football leagues. He played for Sagan Tosu for five seasons, from 2004 to 2008. During his time there, he played in 86 league matches and scored 2 goals. This was an important period for him as he gained experience as a professional defender.
Gainare Tottori (2008–2012)
In 2008, Kato moved to Gainare Tottori. This club was part of the JFL when he joined. He stayed with Gainare Tottori until 2012. He played in 108 league games for them and scored 1 goal. His time here helped him become an even more experienced player.
Veertien Mie (2013–2019)
After Gainare Tottori, Hidenori Kato joined Veertien Mie in 2013. He played for this club for a long time, from 2013 to 2019. He was a key player for them, appearing in 101 league matches and scoring 5 goals.
Matsue City FC (2019–Present)
Since 2019, Hidenori Kato has been playing for Matsue City FC. He continues to play as a defender, using his years of experience to help his team.
See also
In Spanish: Hidenori Kato para niños
