Junichi Watanabe (footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Junichi Watanabe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 20, 1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989–1991 | Yomiuri | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1998 | Verdy Kawasaki | 36 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | XV Novembro Jaú | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Shonan Bellmare | 39 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 75 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Junichi Watanabe (born May 20, 1973) is a former professional football player from Japan. He was known for playing as a midfielder during his career.
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Junichi Watanabe's Football Journey
Junichi Watanabe was born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 20, 1973. He started his football journey in the youth teams of Yomiuri.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1992, Junichi joined the professional team Verdy Kawasaki. This was the same club where he played as a youth. Even though he was a talented midfielder, it was tough for him to become a regular player. This means he didn't always get to start games.
Moving to Brazil and Back
In 1999, Junichi decided to try playing football in another country. He moved to Brazil and joined a club called XV Novembro Jaú. After a year, he returned to Japan.
In 2000, he joined Shonan Bellmare. Here, he became a regular player, meaning he played in most of the games. However, in 2001, his chances to play decreased. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2001 season.
Career Highlights
During his time with Verdy Kawasaki, Junichi Watanabe was part of a very successful team. They won the J1 League twice in 1993 and 1994. They also won the J.League Cup three times in a row from 1992 to 1994. In 1996, his team also won the Emperor's Cup. These were big achievements in Japanese football!
See also
In Spanish: Junichi Watanabe para niños
