Kazuma Kita facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 21, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Ishikawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2003 | Kokushikan University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2015 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 153 | (0) |
| Total | 153 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kazuma Kita (北 一真, Kita Kazuma, born December 21, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper.
Kazuma Kita was born on December 21, 1981, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. He grew up loving football and decided to pursue it as a career.
Playing Career
University Years
Kazuma Kita started his football journey at Kokushikan University. He played for the university's team from 2000 to 2003. During these years, he gained experience playing in the Japan Football League, which is one of the top amateur football leagues in Japan. He played in a total of 29 matches during his time at the university.
Professional Club Career
After his university days, Kazuma Kita joined Thespakusatsu Gunma in 2004. This club was then playing in the Japan Football League. In his first year, he played in 5 league matches and 1 cup match.
In 2005, Thespa Kusatsu moved up to the J2 League, which is the second-highest professional football league in Japan. Kazuma Kita continued to play for the club for many years, until 2015.
Even though he was a goalkeeper, which means his main job is to stop goals, he played in many important matches for Thespa Kusatsu. He played a total of 153 league matches for the club during his professional career. He was a dedicated player for over a decade.
Retirement
Kazuma Kita retired from professional football in 2015. He had a long career, playing for 12 years with Thespa Kusatsu. He is remembered as a reliable goalkeeper for his team.
See also
In Spanish: Kazuma Kita para niños
