Kazuya Igarashi facts for kids
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| Full name | Kazuya Igarashi | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | October 24, 1965 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Iwate, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1981–1983 | Tono High School | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1996 | JEF United Ichihara | 191 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Yokogawa Electric | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 191 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||
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Kazuya Igarashi (五十嵐 和也, born October 24, 1965) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender during his career.
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Kazuya Igarashi's Football Journey
Kazuya Igarashi was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on October 24, 1965. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career in 1984. He joined a team then known as Furukawa Electric. This team later became famous as JEF United Ichihara.
Early Career and Major Wins
Igarashi quickly became an important player for Furukawa Electric. From 1985, he played in many matches. His team achieved great success during this time. They won the championship for the 1985–86 Japan Soccer League season. They also won the 1986 JSL Cup.
Making History in Asia
One of the biggest achievements for Igarashi and his team was in Asia. In 1986, Furukawa Electric won the 1986 Asian Club Championship. This was a very special moment because it was the first time a Japanese club had ever won an Asian championship. Igarashi continued to play for this club until 1996.
Later Years and Retirement
In 1997, Igarashi moved to a club called Yokogawa Electric. This team played in the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower divisions of Japanese football. His new team worked hard and was promoted to the new Japan Football League in 1999. Kazuya Igarashi played his last season in 2000 and then retired from professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Kazuya Igarashi para niños
