Masashi Motoyama facts for kids
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| Full name | Masashi Motoyama | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 20, 1979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1997 | Higashi Fukuoka High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2015 | Kashima Antlers | 365 | (38) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 50 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Kelantan United | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1999 | Japan U-20 | 7 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Japan U-23 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2006 | Japan | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Masashi Motoyama (本山 雅志, Motoyama Masashi, born June 20, 1979) is a famous Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skill on the field. Masashi Motoyama also played for the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Early Days and Kashima Antlers
Masashi Motoyama was born in Kitakyushu, Japan, on June 20, 1979. After finishing high school, he joined the J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 1998. He played his first game in July 1998. From 1999, he became a regular player for the team.
In 2000, his team, Kashima Antlers, made history. They won all three major football titles in Japan for the first time ever. These titles were the J1 League, the J.League Cup, and the Emperor's Cup. The club continued its success, winning the J1 League again in 2001.
In 2002, Masashi Motoyama was given the special number "10" jersey. This number is often worn by the most important and creative players on a team. Kashima Antlers also won the 2002 J.League Cup that year.
He continued to be a key player. In 2007, he played in all 34 league matches. Kashima Antlers won the J1 League again, their first win in six years. They also won the 2007 Emperor's Cup. The team then won the J1 League three years in a row, from 2007 to 2009.
After 2010, Masashi Motoyama played fewer games. However, Kashima Antlers still won more trophies. They won the 2010 Emperor's Cup, and the J.League Cup in 2011 and 2012. He left the club at the end of the 2015 season.
Later Clubs
In 2016, Masashi Motoyama moved to his hometown club, Giravanz Kitakyushu. This team played in the J2 League. He played many games in the 2016 season. However, Giravanz finished last in the league and moved down to the J3 League.
From 2017, injuries made it hard for him to play often. He decided to retire from football at the end of the 2019 season. He did not play any games for Giravanz that year.
However, Masashi Motoyama decided to play again at the end of 2020. He joined Kelantan United F.C., a team in the Malaysia Premier League. This was his first time playing for a club outside of Japan. He played for Kelantan United until 2022.
Playing for Japan
Youth Teams
In April 1999, Masashi Motoyama was chosen to play for the Japan U-20 national team. They played in the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in all seven matches as a left-side midfielder. Japan finished in second place in this big tournament.
In September 2000, he was also selected for the Japan U-23 national team. He played in three matches as a substitute at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Senior National Team
Masashi Motoyama made his first appearance for the Japan national team on June 18, 2000. This game was against Bolivia.
In September 2003, he played for Japan again after three years. He then played many games for the national team, often coming on as a substitute. In 2004, he was part of the Japan team that won the Asian Cup. He played in four matches during that tournament. He was also a member of the Japan team for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He played a total of 28 games for Japan until 2006.
What He Won
Kashima Antlers
- J1 League - 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Emperor's Cup - 2000, 2007, 2010
- J.League Cup - 2000, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2015
- Japanese Super Cup - 2009
Japan
- FIFA World Youth Championship - 1999 (Runner-up)
- AFC Asian Cup - 2004 (Champions)
Individual Awards
- AFC U-19 Championship Top Scorer - 1998
- FIFA World Youth Championship Best Eleven - 1999
See also
In Spanish: Masashi Motoyama para niños
