Keigo Higashi facts for kids
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| Full name | Keigo Higashi | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 July 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||
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Current team
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FC Tokyo | ||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Wakamatsu Junior High School | ||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Oita Trinita | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Oita Trinita | 52 | (8) | ||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Omiya Ardija | 53 | (9) | ||||||||||
| 2013– | FC Tokyo | 284 | (18) | ||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Japan U23 | 31 | (5) | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 August 2012 |
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Keigo Higashi (東 慶悟, Higashi Keigo, born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese football player. He is a talented midfielder who plays for FC Tokyo. Keigo Higashi was born on July 20, 1990, in Kitakyūshū, Japan. He has played for several clubs and represented his country in important tournaments.
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Keigo Higashi's Football Journey
Early Career and Youth Teams
Keigo Higashi started playing football at a young age. From 2003 to 2005, he played for Wakamatsu Junior High School. He then joined the youth team of Oita Trinita from 2006 to 2008. These early years helped him develop his skills.
Playing for Professional Clubs
Keigo Higashi began his professional career with Oita Trinita in 2009. He played there for two years. After that, he moved to Omiya Ardija in 2011. He played for Omiya Ardija until 2012.
In 2013, Keigo Higashi joined FC Tokyo. He has been a key player for FC Tokyo ever since. He wears the number 10 jersey for the team. As a midfielder, he helps both attack and defense.
Representing Japan
Playing for the Japan U23 Team
Keigo Higashi also played for the Japan U23 team. In July 2012, he was chosen to play in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was a very exciting time for him.
At the Olympics, Keigo Higashi wore the number 10 shirt. He played in all six matches for Japan. The team played very well and finished in fourth place. This was a great achievement for the team.
International Appearances
Keigo Higashi played many games for Japan's youth national teams. He was part of the Japan U21 team that won a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games. He scored a goal in the match against Thailand during that tournament. He also played in friendly matches and Olympic qualifiers.
Achievements and Awards
Winning Medals for Japan
Keigo Higashi has won a gold medal for Japan. He achieved this at the Asian Games in 2010. This is a major honor for any athlete.
Club Success with FC Tokyo
With FC Tokyo, Keigo Higashi has also won a big trophy. In 2020, his team won the J.League Cup. This shows his contribution to the club's success.
See also
In Spanish: Keigo Higashi para niños
