Kota Ueda facts for kids
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| Full name | Kota Ueda | |||||||||
| Date of birth | May 9, 1986 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Ōme, Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||
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Current team
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Criacao Shinjuku | |||||||||
| Number | 14 | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Kashiwa Reysol Ōme | |||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Júbilo Iwata Youth | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2005–2010 | Júbilo Iwata | 108 | (7) | |||||||
| 2011–2014 | Omiya Ardija | 54 | (1) | |||||||
| 2014 | → Fagiano Okayama (loan) | 35 | (2) | |||||||
| 2015–2017 | Júbilo Iwata | 67 | (4) | |||||||
| 2018–2020 | Fagiano Okayama | 147 | (13) | |||||||
| 2020-2021 | Tochigi SC | 13 | (0) | |||||||
| 2021-2024 | Criacao Shinjuku | 47 | (2) | |||||||
| Total | 471 | (29) | ||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23/1/24 @ 07:24(AEST) | ||||||||||
Kota Ueda (born May 9, 1986) is a former Japanese football player. He was a midfielder, a player who helps both attack and defense on the field. He played for several teams during his career, including Júbilo Iwata, Omiya Ardija, Fagiano Okayama, Tochigi SC, and Criacao Shinjuku.
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Early Life and Youth Career
Kota Ueda was born in Ōme, Tokyo, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. His talent was noticed early on. He joined the youth teams of professional clubs.
Developing Skills
From 1999 to 2001, Ueda played for Kashiwa Reysol Ōme's youth team. He then moved to Júbilo Iwata Youth from 2002 to 2004. These years were important for him. He learned many skills and developed his playing style.
Professional Club Career
Ueda's professional career began in 2005. He played for different clubs in Japan. He was known for his hard work and skill in the midfield.
Júbilo Iwata (First Stint)
Kota Ueda started his senior career with Júbilo Iwata in 2005. He played for them until 2010. During this time, he played in 108 matches. He scored 7 goals for the team. In 2010, he helped Júbilo Iwata win the J.League Cup. This was a big achievement for him and the team.
Omiya Ardija
In 2011, Ueda moved to Omiya Ardija. He played there for four years, until 2014. He appeared in 54 matches and scored 1 goal. During his time at Omiya Ardija, he also had a short loan spell.
Loan to Fagiano Okayama
In 2014, while still with Omiya Ardija, Ueda was loaned to Fagiano Okayama. This gave him more playing time. He played 35 matches and scored 2 goals during this loan period.
Return to Júbilo Iwata
After his loan, Ueda returned to Júbilo Iwata in 2015. He played for them again until 2017. In this second period, he played 67 matches and scored 4 goals. He continued to be a key player in the midfield.
Fagiano Okayama (Second Stint)
From 2018 to 2020, Kota Ueda played for Fagiano Okayama again. He had a very active period here. He played 147 matches and scored 13 goals. This shows his importance to the team.
Later Career
After his second time at Fagiano Okayama, Ueda joined Tochigi SC from 2020 to 2021. He played 13 matches for them. His final club was Criacao Shinjuku, where he played from 2021 to 2024. He played 47 matches and scored 2 goals for Criacao Shinjuku.
Career Summary
Throughout his career, Kota Ueda played a total of 471 matches. He scored 29 goals in these matches. He was a consistent and reliable midfielder for all his teams. His career highlights include winning the J.League Cup in 2010.
Images for kids
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Kota Ueda playing football.
See also
In Spanish: Kōta Ueda para niños
