Hiroki Iikura facts for kids
Hiroki Iikura (飯倉 大樹), born on June 1, 1986, in Aomori, Japan, is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for the Yokohama F. Marinos club. A goalkeeper's main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.
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| Full name | Hiroki Iikura | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 1, 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Aomori, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1999–2004 | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2019 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 225 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | → Rosso Kumamoto (loan) | 26 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2023 | Vissel Kobe | 63 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
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Hiroki's Football Journey
Hiroki Iikura began his professional football career with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2005. He had already played for their youth teams before joining the main club. In 2006, he moved to Rosso Kumamoto on a loan. This allowed him to get more playing time and gain valuable experience.
After his loan spell, Hiroki returned to Yokohama F. Marinos. He spent many years there, becoming a very important player for the team. He played over 200 matches for them, showing his skills as a reliable goalkeeper.
In 2019, Hiroki decided to join Vissel Kobe. He continued to perform well at his new club, helping them in various competitions. After playing for Vissel Kobe for a few seasons, he made a return to his first club, Yokohama F. Marinos, in 2023. This shows his strong connection and loyalty to the club where his professional journey began.
Trophies and Achievements
Hiroki Iikura has won some important trophies during his football career. These wins are a testament to his hard work and skill as a goalkeeper.
With Vissel Kobe
- Emperor's Cup: He won this cup in 2019. The Emperor's Cup is one of Japan's oldest and most famous football competitions.
- Japanese Super Cup: He also won the Super Cup in 2020. This match is played between the winners of the J1 League and the Emperor's Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Hiroki Iikura para niños
