Kenichi Kaga facts for kids
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| Full name | Kenichi Kaga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 30 September 1983 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Katagami, Akita, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Blaublitz Akita | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Akita Commercial High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2011 | Júbilo Iwata | 111 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | → Consadole Sapporo (loan) | 75 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | FC Tokyo | 42 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Urawa Reds | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Montedio Yamagata | 48 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020– | Blaublitz Akita | 41 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001 | Japan U-18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Kenichi Kaga (加賀 健一, Kaga Kenichi, born 30 September 1983) is a Japanese footballer. He was born on September 30, 1983. He plays as a defender for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita. His main job on the field is to help stop the other team from scoring goals.
Kenichi Kaga's Football Journey
Kenichi Kaga was born in Futada, Tennō, Akita, Japan. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career in 2002. He joined a top-tier club called Júbilo Iwata in the J1 League. At first, it was tough for him to get playing time because there were many experienced defenders ahead of him.
Playing for Different Clubs
- Consadole Sapporo (2005-2006): In 2005, Kenichi Kaga was loaned to Consadole Sapporo, a club in the J2 League (the second division). Here, he became a regular player, meaning he played in most of the team's matches for two seasons.
- Return to Júbilo Iwata (2007-2011): He went back to Júbilo Iwata in 2007. He became a regular defender for them. Even though he played less in 2009, he managed to become a key player again in 2011.
- FC Tokyo (2012-2014): In 2012, Kenichi Kaga moved to FC Tokyo. He played in many games as a center back, even if he wasn't always in the starting lineup.
- Urawa Reds (2015-2016): He then joined Urawa Reds in 2015. However, he didn't get to play as much during his time there.
- Montedio Yamagata (2017-2019): In 2017, he moved to Montedio Yamagata, another club in the J2 League.
- Blaublitz Akita (2020-Present): Since 2020, Kenichi Kaga has been playing for Blaublitz Akita. He helped the team win the J3 League championship in 2020.
Football Achievements
Kenichi Kaga has won several awards and championships throughout his career with different teams. These are called "Honours" in football.
- With Júbilo Iwata:
- Won the J1 League in 2002.
- Was a runner-up (second place) in the J1 League in 2003.
- Won the J.League Cup in 2010.
- Won the Emperor's Cup in 2003.
- Was a runner-up in the Emperor's Cup in 2004.
- With Urawa Reds:
- Was a runner-up in the J1 League in 2016.
- Won the J.League Cup in 2016.
- Was a runner-up in the Emperor's Cup in 2015.
- With Blaublitz Akita:
- Won the J3 League in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Ken'ichi Kaga para niños
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