Kei Uemura facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kei Uemura | ||
| Date of birth | September 24, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Toko Gakuen High School | ||
| 2000–2003 | Chuo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2010 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Júbilo Iwata | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Fukushima United FC | 70 | (0) |
| Total | 87 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kei Uemura (born September 24, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper during his career.
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Kei Uemura's Football Journey
Kei Uemura was born in Yokohama, Japan. He started his football journey early.
Youth and College Years
Kei Uemura played football during his high school years. He attended Toko Gakuen High School from 1997 to 1999. After high school, he continued to play football in college. He played for Chuo University from 2000 to 2003. These years helped him prepare for a professional career.
Professional Club Career
Kei Uemura became a professional football player in 2004. He played for several teams during his career.
Shonan Bellmare (2004–2010)
His first professional club was Shonan Bellmare. He joined the team in 2004. He played as a goalkeeper for seven seasons with them. Most of his time at Shonan Bellmare was spent in the J2 League. He played 17 league games for the club.
Júbilo Iwata (2011–2013)
In 2011, Kei Uemura moved to Júbilo Iwata. This team played in the top Japanese league, the J1 League. He stayed with Júbilo Iwata for three seasons. During this time, he played one game in the Emperor's Cup.
Fukushima United FC (2014–2016)
Kei Uemura's last professional club was Fukushima United FC. He joined them in 2014. This team played in the J3 League. He played many games for Fukushima United FC. He appeared in 70 league matches over three seasons. This was the most games he played for any single club.
Career Summary
Kei Uemura played a total of 87 league games in his professional career. He was a dedicated goalkeeper for over a decade. He retired from professional football after the 2016 season.
See also
In Spanish: Kei Uemura para niños
