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 (born May 13, 1981) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender, which means his main job on the field is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Hidenori Kato's Football Journey
Hidenori Kato started his football journey playing for school and university teams before becoming a professional player.
Early Years and Youth Football
Kato was born in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan. He played football during his high school years at Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School from 1997 to 1999. After high school, he continued to play at the university level for Fukuoka University from 2000 to 2003. These early years helped him develop his skills as a defender.
Professional Club Career
After his university days, Hidenori Kato began his professional career. He has played for several clubs in Japan, showing his dedication and skill in the sport.
Playing for Sagan Tosu
Kato joined Sagan Tosu in 2004. This was his first professional club. He played for Sagan Tosu for five seasons, from 2004 to 2008. During his time there, he played in many league matches, helping his team from the defense.
Time with Gainare Tottori
In 2008, Kato moved to Gainare Tottori. He played for this club until 2012. He was an important part of their defense for several seasons in the JFL.
Years at Veertien Mie
From 2013 to 2019, Hidenori Kato played for Veertien Mie. He spent a significant part of his career here, playing over 100 games for the club. This shows how consistent and reliable he was as a player.
Current Club: Matsue City FC
Since 2019, Hidenori Kato has been playing for Matsue City FC. He continues to play as a defender for his current team.
More About Hidenori Kato
You can find more information about Hidenori Kato's career and statistics through official football leagues.
- Hidenori Kato at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Hidenori Kato para niños
