Masahiro Okamoto facts for kids
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| Full name | Masahiro Okamoto | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 17, 1983 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chiba, Chiba, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Sagan Tosu | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1990–1995 | FC Libereo | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2001 | JEF United Ichihara | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2017 | JEF United Chiba | 242 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | → JEF Reserves (loan) | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | → Ehime FC (loan) | 84 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Ehime FC | 37 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Sagan Tosu | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Masahiro Okamoto (岡本 昌弘, Okamoto Masahiro, born May 17, 1983) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a goalkeeper for Sagan Tosu. He was born in Chiba, Japan.
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Masahiro Okamoto's Football Journey
Masahiro Okamoto started his professional football career in 2002. He joined JEF United Ichihara, which later became JEF United Chiba. This team plays in the J1 League, Japan's top football league.
Early Career and Challenges
When he first joined, it was hard for Masahiro to get playing time. Other goalkeepers like Ryo Kushino and Tomonori Tateishi were often chosen to play. But Masahiro kept working hard.
Becoming a Regular Player
In 2006, Masahiro started to get more chances to play. By 2008, he was playing in many matches for JEF United Chiba. However, the team did not do well in 2009. They finished last in the J1 League. This meant they were moved down to the J2 League for the 2010 season.
Even in the J2 League, Masahiro faced challenges. In 2010, he played less often than Ryo Kushino. But in 2011, he became the main goalkeeper for JEF United Chiba. He played many games that season.
Later Career and New Teams
After 2014, Masahiro started to play less again. In 2018, he moved to another team called Ehime FC. He played for Ehime FC for a few years. Later, in 2022, he joined Sagan Tosu.
Playing for Japan's National Team
In November 2003, Masahiro Okamoto was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. This team played in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Even though he was part of the team, he did not play in any matches. He was the reserve goalkeeper behind Eiji Kawashima.
Awards and Achievements
Masahiro Okamoto has won some important awards with his team, JEF United Chiba:
- J.League Cup Champion: 2005, 2006
See also
In Spanish: Masahiro Okamoto para niños
