Makoto Takeya facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Makoto Takeya | ||
| Date of birth | July 27, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Toko Gakuen High School | |||
| Kokushikan University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Mito HollyHock | 19 | (0) |
| Total | 19 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Makoto Takeya (竹谷 睦, Takeya Makoto, born July 27, 1977) is a former professional Japanese football player. He played as a defender during his career.
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Who is Makoto Takeya?
Makoto Takeya was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. His birthday is July 27, 1977. From a young age, he loved playing football. He worked hard to become a professional player.
Makoto's Journey to Professional Football
After finishing his studies, Makoto Takeya joined a university. He attended Kokushikan University. Many athletes go to university before becoming professional. In 2001, he joined a professional football club. This club was called Mito HollyHock.
Playing for Mito HollyHock
Mito HollyHock was part of the J2 League. This is one of Japan's top football leagues. Makoto Takeya made his first professional appearance on March 10, 2001. This was the very first game of the 2001 season.
He played many games for Mito HollyHock that year. He was an important player in the team's defense. Makoto often played as a "center back." A center back is a defender. They play in the middle of the field. Their job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Retirement from Football
Even though Makoto Takeya played well, his team did not finish high. Mito HollyHock finished in 11th place. There were 12 clubs in the 2001 season. After this season, Makoto Takeya decided to retire. He played a total of 19 games in his professional career.
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