Masahiko Kumagai facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Masahiko Kumagai | |||||||||
| Date of birth | November 23, 1975 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1991–1993 | Fujisawa Nishi High School | |||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Chuo University | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1998–1999 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | (0) | |||||||
| 2000–2005 | Sagawa Express Tokyo | |||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Roasso Kumamoto | 74 | (8) | |||||||
| Total | 75 | (8) | ||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Masahiko Kumagai (熊谷 雅彦, Kumagai Masahiko, born November 23, 1975) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder, which is a player who helps both in defense and attack on the field.
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Masahiko Kumagai: A Football Journey
Masahiko Kumagai was born in Fujisawa, Japan, on November 23, 1975. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a professional player.
Early Days and First Steps
After finishing his studies at Chuo University, Masahiko Kumagai joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1998. This club played in the J1 League, which is the top professional football league in Japan. He played as a defensive midfielder, helping to protect his team's goal. He made his first appearance in 1999.
Rising Through the Leagues
In 2000, Masahiko moved to Sagawa Express Tokyo. This team was in the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower-level leagues. He became a key player for them. His strong play helped the team get promoted to the Japan Football League (JFL) in 2001. The JFL is a semi-professional league, a step below the main professional leagues.
Masahiko was recognized for his talent in the JFL. He was chosen as one of the "Best Eleven" players in both 2001 and 2002. This award goes to the top players in the league for that season.
Reaching Professional Heights
In June 2005, Masahiko joined Rosso Kumamoto. This club was also in the Regional Leagues at the time. He continued to play a big role in his new team. His efforts helped Rosso Kumamoto get promoted to the JFL in 2006.
The team, later renamed Roasso Kumamoto, then achieved another promotion. In 2008, they moved up to the J2 League, which is the second-highest professional league in Japan. Masahiko Kumagai retired from playing football at the end of the 2008 season.
Career Statistics
Football players' careers are often tracked using statistics. These numbers show how many games they played and how many goals they scored.
Understanding the Numbers
The table below shows Masahiko Kumagai's performance throughout his career. "Apps" means appearances (games played), and "Goals" means goals scored. "Cup" refers to the Emperor's Cup, and "League Cup" refers to the J.League Cup.
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1998 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | Sagawa Express Tokyo | Regional Leagues | - | - | ||||||
| 2001 | Football League | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | 34 | 7 | ||
| 2002 | 17 | 6 | - | - | 17 | 6 | ||||
| 2003 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | 33 | 2 | |||
| 2004 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | 32 | 4 | |||
| 2005 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2005 | Rosso Kumamoto | Regional Leagues | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 12 | 0 | |
| 2006 | Football League | 32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | - | 35 | 6 | ||
| 2007 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 26 | 2 | |||
| 2008 | Roasso Kumamoto | J2 League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 192 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 210 | 28 | ||
More About Masahiko Kumagai
You can find more information about Masahiko Kumagai's career through the official J.League player database.
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See also
In Spanish: Masahiko Kumagai para niños
