Kenta Tokushige facts for kids
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| Full name | Kenta Tokushige | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 9, 1984 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kagoshima, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Ehime FC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Kunimi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Urawa Reds | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | → Cerezo Osaka (loan) | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2017 | Vissel Kobe | 138 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 90 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Ehime FC | 40 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001 | Japan U-17 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kenta Tokushige (徳重 健太, Tokushige Kenta, born March 9, 1984) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a goalkeeper for Ehime FC. He was born in Kagoshima, Japan.
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Kenta Tokushige's Football Journey
Kenta Tokushige started his professional football career in 2002. He has played for several Japanese clubs. These include Urawa Reds, Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe, V-Varen Nagasaki, and Ehime FC. He is known for his role as a goalkeeper.
Playing for Different Clubs
Starting with Urawa Reds
After finishing high school, Kenta joined Urawa Reds in 2002. This club plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. However, it was hard for him to play many games there. Other experienced goalkeepers were ahead of him.
A Short Time at Cerezo Osaka
In October 2004, Kenta moved to Cerezo Osaka for a short time. This was a "loan" move, meaning he played for them temporarily. He played one game for Cerezo Osaka before returning to Urawa Reds in 2005. Even after returning, he still found it difficult to get playing time.
Years with Vissel Kobe
In August 2005, Kenta joined Vissel Kobe. He played for this club for many years, until 2017. At first, he didn't play much. But from 2010, he became the main goalkeeper for a while. In 2011, he played in all 34 matches for the season.
However, Vissel Kobe moved down to the J2 League (the second division) in 2012. They were promoted back to J1 in 2013. Kenta helped them get back up. After 2014, he again faced strong competition for his spot.
Moving to V-Varen Nagasaki
In 2018, Kenta joined V-Varen Nagasaki. This club had just been promoted to the J1 League. He played regularly as their goalkeeper. But at the end of the 2018 season, V-Varen Nagasaki was moved down to the J2 League.
Playing for Japan's National Team
Kenta Tokushige also played for his country. In September 2001, he was chosen for the Japan U-17 national team. He played in all three matches for Japan in the 2001 U-17 World Championship.
See also
In Spanish: Kenta Tokushige para niños
