Kazuyuki Morisaki facts for kids
Morisaki with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2010
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| Full name | Kazuyuki Morisaki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2018 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 504 | (22) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 504 | (22) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Japan U-20 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Kazuyuki Morisaki (born May 9, 1981) is a Japanese former football player. He has a twin brother, Koji Morisaki, who is also a football player.
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Playing for Clubs
Kazuyuki Morisaki was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 9, 1981. He started playing football for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima youth team in 1997. In 1999, he joined the main team. He quickly became a key player, often playing as a central midfielder. In 2000, he was even named "Rookie of the Year"!
Sanfrecce Hiroshima played in Japan's top league, the J1 League, for most of his career. They also spent some time in the J2 League in 2003 and 2008.
Later in his career, his team, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, won the J1 League championship three times: in 2012, 2013, and 2015. He played fewer games after 2017 and retired from football at the end of the 2018 season.
Playing for Japan
Kazuyuki Morisaki also played for Japan's national team! In 2001, he was chosen for the Japan U-20 team. He played in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, which is a big tournament for young players from around the world. He played in all three matches for his team.
Awards and Achievements
Club Honors
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- J1 League:
- Champions: 2012, 2013, 2015
- J2 League:
- Champions: 2008
- Japanese Super Cup:
- Champions: 2008, 2013, 2016
Individual Awards
- J.League Rookie of the Year: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Kazuyuki Morisaki para niños
