Hiroki Mizumoto facts for kids
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| Full name | Hiroki Mizumoto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 September 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ise, Mie, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Mie High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | JEF United Chiba | 76 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Gamba Osaka | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 85 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2020 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 235 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | → Matsumoto Yamaga (loan) | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | → Machida Zelvia (loan) | 41 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Machida Zelvia | 24 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | SC Sagamihara | 22 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Japan U-20 | 10 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Japan U-23 | 19 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2015 | Japan | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:48, 15 January 2023 (UTC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hiroki Mizumoto (水本 裕貴, Mizumoto Hiroki, born 12 September 1985) is a talented former Japanese football player. He was known for playing as a centre back, a key position in defense.
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Hiroki's Football Journey
Hiroki Mizumoto was born in Ise, Japan. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career. He joined a team called JEF United Ichihara in 2004. This team later changed its name to JEF United Chiba.
Playing for Different Teams
Hiroki played his first game in the top Japanese league, the J1 League, on May 20, 2004. He scored his very first professional goal on July 22, 2006. In 2008, he moved to Gamba Osaka, another big team. Later that year, he joined Kyoto Sanga FC.
Hiroki spent a long time playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, from 2011 to 2020. During this period, he was a very important player for the team. Towards the end of his career, he also played on loan for Matsumoto Yamaga and Machida Zelvia. He finished his playing career with SC Sagamihara in 2022.
Representing His Country
Hiroki Mizumoto also played for Japan's national football teams. In June 2005, he was part of the Japan U-20 national team for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in all four matches during this important tournament.
In August 2008, he was chosen for the Japan U-23 national team. He played as the captain in all their matches at the 2008 Summer Olympics. This shows he was a strong leader on the field.
Hiroki made his debut for the main senior national team on October 4, 2006. This was in a friendly game against Ghana.
Awards and Trophies
Hiroki Mizumoto won many awards and trophies throughout his career.
Club Achievements
- JEF United Chiba
- J.League Cup: 2005, 2006
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- J1 League: 2012, 2013, 2015
- Japanese Super Cup: 2013, 2014, 2016
Individual Awards
- J.League Best XI: 2012 - This means he was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the J.League for that year!
External Links
- Hiroki Mizumoto – FIFA competition recordLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Japan National Football Team Database
- Hiroki Mizumoto at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Hiroki Mizumoto at SoccerwayLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Hiroki Mizumoto para niños
