Masahiro Fukasawa facts for kids

Masahiro Fukasawa (深澤 仁博, Fukasawa Masahiro, born July 12, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on July 12, 1977.

Masahiro Fukasawa's Football Journey

Masahiro Fukasawa started his football journey at Shizuoka Gakuen High School. He was a key player for his school's soccer team. In 1995, he helped them win the national championship. After high school, he became a professional football player.

Playing for Japanese Clubs

Fukasawa played for two main clubs in Japan. He played 20 games in the top league, J1 League, for Yokohama F. Marinos. He also played 134 games in the second league, J2 League, for Albirex Niigata.

Playing Abroad: International Experience

Masahiro Fukasawa had many exciting experiences playing football in different countries.

• In 1996, he played for River Plate in Argentina for a year.
• In 1999, he went to Spain to play for CD Tenerife for six months.
• In 2005, he moved to Canada and joined Montreal Impact. He was named the best new player for the club in his first year.
• In 2007, he joined Bangkok University FC in Thailand. He was the first Japanese player to play for a non-Japanese club in the AFC Champions League. This is a big football competition in Asia.
• In 2008, he moved to Singapore to play for Singapore Armed Forces FC. He was named the Player of the Year for his club in 2008. He played very well, especially in important championship games.
• Later, he returned to Thailand and played for Bangkok United FC again.
• In 2012, he joined Bontang FC.
• From 2013 to 2016, he played for Nagaworld FC in the Cambodian League and was their captain.
• After that, he moved to Angkor Tiger FC (which was called "Cambodian Tiger FC" then) at the end of 2016. He also became the captain there.

Fukasawa is one of the few Japanese players who has played in four out of the six major football regions (called Confederations) around the world.

Fukasawa's Playing Style

Masahiro Fukasawa might have been small in size, but he was very fast with and without the ball. When he first started in the J.League, he was a skilled "shadow striker." This means he played just behind the main attackers, looking for chances to score.

Later, when he played for Montreal, he changed his role to an attacking midfielder. He was good at dribbling past defenders in one-on-one situations. In Singapore and Cambodia, he used his great ball skills in the middle of the field as a "holding midfield." This role involves protecting the defense and starting attacks.

Achievements and Awards

Masahiro Fukasawa won several awards and championships during his career.

Club Successes

• Albirex Niigata
  • J2 League: 2003 (This means his team won the second division league in 2003.)
• Singapore Armed Forces
  • S.League: 2008, 2009 (His team won Singapore's top league two years in a row.)
  • Singapore Cup: 2008 (His team also won the Singapore Cup in 2008.)

Individual Awards

• Montreal Impact's Newcomer of the Year: 2005 (He was recognized as the best new player for his team.)
• SAFFC's Player of the Year: 2008 (He was named the best player for Singapore Armed Forces FC.)
• Bangkok United Football Club: 2010 (He was recognized for his contributions to the club.)

See also

In Spanish: Masahiro Fukazawa para niños