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Junya Yamashiro
山城 純也
Personal information
Full name Junya Yamashiro
Date of birth (1985-06-19) June 19, 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Yawata, Kyoto, Japan
Height 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Fukui United FC
Number 7
Youth career
2001–2003 Cerezo Osaka
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Cerezo Osaka 1 (0)
2006–2008 Sagan Tosu 97 (4)
2009–2012 V-Varen Nagasaki 98 (3)
2013 Zweigen Kanazawa 22 (2)
2013–2016 Japan Soccer College 40 (5)
2017– Fukui United FC 21 (2)
Total 279 (16)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of end of 2018 season.
† Appearances (Goals).

Junya Yamashiro (山城 純也, Yamashiro Junya, born June 19, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a Midfielder and has been a part of several football clubs throughout his career in Japan.

Junya Yamashiro: A Japanese Footballer

Junya Yamashiro was born on June 19, 1985, in Yawata, Kyoto, Japan. He grew up loving football and started playing at a young age. His journey in professional football began in the early 2000s.

Starting His Football Journey

Junya Yamashiro joined the youth team of Cerezo Osaka in 2001. This is where young players learn and develop their skills before becoming professional. After three years in the youth system, he moved up to the main team in 2004. He played for Cerezo Osaka, a team in the top Japanese league (J1 League), for two seasons.

Playing for Different Clubs

Over his career, Junya Yamashiro played for several different football clubs across Japan. Each club gave him new experiences and challenges.

  • Cerezo Osaka (2004–2005): This was his first professional club. He played one league game here.
  • Sagan Tosu (2006–2008): He then moved to Sagan Tosu, a team in the J2 League (the second division). He played many games for them, appearing in 97 matches and scoring 4 goals. This was a significant period for his career.
  • V-Varen Nagasaki (2009–2012): Next, he joined V-Varen Nagasaki in the Japan Football League, which is another level of professional football in Japan. He continued to play regularly, with 98 appearances and 3 goals.
  • Zweigen Kanazawa (2013): For a short period, he played for Zweigen Kanazawa, where he played 22 games and scored 2 goals.
  • Japan Soccer College (2013–2016): He then played for Japan Soccer College, adding 40 more games and 5 goals to his record.
  • Fukui United FC (2017–present): Since 2017, Junya Yamashiro has been playing for Fukui United FC.

Throughout his career, Junya Yamashiro has played in over 270 professional games. He has scored a total of 16 goals, showing his dedication and skill as a midfielder.

What Does a Midfielder Do?

Junya Yamashiro plays as a Midfielder. In football, midfielders are very important players. They play in the middle of the field, connecting the defense and the attack.

  • Helping the defense: Midfielders help stop the other team from scoring goals. They try to win the ball back.
  • Creating chances: They also help their team score goals by passing the ball to forwards and sometimes taking shots themselves.
  • Running a lot: Midfielders often run the most during a game because they are involved in both attacking and defending plays.

Junya Yamashiro's role as a midfielder means he is a key player who helps his team control the game.

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