Hideya Tanaka facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Hideya Tanaka | ||
Date of birth | June 25, 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Okayama, Japan | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2007 | Albirex Niigata | 0 | (0) |
2006 | →Albirex Niigata Singapore (loan) | 24 | (2) |
2008 | Kataller Toyama | 5 | (0) |
2009 | Kamatamare Sanuki | ||
Total | 29 | (2) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Hideya Tanaka (田中 秀哉, Tanaka Hideya, born June 25, 1986) is a former professional football player from Japan. He was born on June 25, 1986, in Okayama, Japan. Hideya played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for several clubs in Japan and Singapore during his career.
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Hideya Tanaka's Football Career
Hideya Tanaka had an interesting journey in professional football. He played for teams in both Japan and Singapore. Let's explore his path through the sport.
Starting His Journey in Japan
Hideya Tanaka began his professional football career in 2005. He joined a team called Albirex Niigata. This club plays in the J1 League. The J1 League is the top football league in Japan. It is similar to a premier league for Japanese football.
Playing Football in Singapore
In 2006, Hideya moved to a club called Albirex Niigata Singapore. This team plays in the S.League. The S.League is the top football league in Singapore. He joined them on a temporary loan. During his time there, he played in 24 games. He also scored 2 goals for the team.
Returning to Play in Japan
After his time in Singapore, Hideya Tanaka returned to Albirex Niigata in 2007. The next year, in 2008, he moved to another Japanese team. This team was called Kataller Toyama. He played 5 games for them. In 2009, he joined his last known club, Kamatamare Sanuki. After playing for this team, he retired from professional football.