Jiro Hiratsuka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jiro Hiratsuka | ||
| Date of birth | December 2, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Shonan Bellmare | 11 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Jatco | 71 | (15) |
| Total | 82 | (15) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jiro Hiratsuka, born on December 2, 1979, is a former Japanese football player. He was a midfielder, a player who helps both defend and attack on the field. He played for several teams during his career in Japan.
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Jiro Hiratsuka: A Football Journey
Jiro Hiratsuka was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He grew up with a strong passion for football. His journey in professional football began in 1998.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1998, Jiro joined a team called Bellmare Hiratsuka. This club played in the J1 League, which is Japan's top professional football league. Jiro played as a midfielder for the team.
Even though he was part of the team, he did not play in many matches. He had limited time on the field during these years.
Moving Down a League
In 2000, his club, which later became known as Shonan Bellmare, moved down to the J2 League. This is the second-highest professional football league in Japan. This meant the team would play against different clubs.
Playing for Jatco TT
In 2001, Jiro decided to join a new club. He moved to Jatco TT. This team played in the Japan Football League. This league was one step below the J2 League.
At Jatco, Jiro became a much more active player. He played in many games and was an important part of the team. He continued to play for Jatco until the end of the 2003 season.
Retirement from Football
Sadly, the Jatco club was disbanded at the end of 2003. This means the club stopped existing. When this happened, Jiro Hiratsuka decided to retire from playing professional football. He ended his career after the club was no longer active.
