Jiro Kamata facts for kids
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| Full name | Jiro Kamata 鎌田 次郎 |
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| Date of birth | 28 July 1985 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| 1998–2003 | FC Tokyo Youth | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Ryutsu Keizai University | 10 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | → Kashiwa Reysol (loan) | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Kashiwa Reysol | 37 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | Vegalta Sendai | 176 | (9) | |||||||||||||
| 2016– | Kashiwa Reysol | 49 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | → SC Sagamihara (loan) | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | SC Sagamihara | |||||||||||||||
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Jiro Kamata (鎌田 次郎, Kamata Jirō, born 28 July 1985 in Ōta, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer. He plays as a defender, which means his main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He has played for several teams in Japan, including Kashiwa Reysol and Vegalta Sendai.
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Early Life and Youth Career
Jiro Kamata was born on July 28, 1985, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. From 1998 to 2003, he was part of the youth team at FC Tokyo. This is where he began to develop his skills as a football player.
Playing for University Teams
After his youth career, Jiro Kamata played for Ryutsu Keizai University. He was part of their football team from 2005 to 2007. During this time, he also had a chance to play for a professional club. In 2006, he went on loan to Kashiwa Reysol. A loan means he played for them for a short time before returning to his university team.
Professional Club Career
Jiro Kamata has had a long and successful career playing for professional football clubs in Japan.
Kashiwa Reysol (First Time)
Jiro Kamata officially joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2008. He played for them for two seasons, until 2009. During this time, he helped his team reach the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2008, which is a big football tournament in Japan.
Vegalta Sendai
From 2010 to 2015, Jiro Kamata played for Vegalta Sendai. This was a very important part of his career. He played in many games for the team, showing his skills as a strong defender. In 2012, his team finished second in the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan. This was a great achievement for Vegalta Sendai.
Kashiwa Reysol (Second Time)
In 2016, Jiro Kamata returned to Kashiwa Reysol. He continued to play as a defender for them. He stayed with the club for several more seasons.
SC Sagamihara
Later in his career, in 2021, Jiro Kamata went on loan to SC Sagamihara. Then, in 2022, he joined them permanently. This shows his dedication to playing football and helping different teams.
Achievements
Jiro Kamata has been part of teams that achieved notable things in Japanese football:
- Runner-up in the Emperor's Cup: With Kashiwa Reysol in 2008.
- Runner-up in the J1 League: With Vegalta Sendai in 2012.
These achievements show that he was an important player for his teams, helping them reach high levels in Japanese football competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Jiro Kamata para niños
