Masashi Owada facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Masashi Owada | ||
| Date of birth | July 28, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Kashima Antlers | ||
| 2000–2003 | Meiji University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2010 | Mito HollyHock | 197 | (13) |
| 2011–2013 | Tochigi SC | 58 | (1) |
| Total | 255 | (14) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Masashi Owada (大和田 真史, Owada Masashi, born July 28, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. He used to play as a defender. After his playing days, he became a coach. Currently, he is a first-team coach for JEF United Chiba, a club in Japan's J2 League.
About Masashi Owada
Masashi Owada was born on July 28, 1981, in Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan. He grew up loving football and became a professional player. He played as a defender, which is a player who helps protect the team's goal.
His Youth Football Journey
Masashi Owada started his football journey early. From 1997 to 1999, he was part of the youth team at Kashima Antlers, a well-known Japanese football club. After that, he played for Meiji University from 2000 to 2003, where he continued to develop his skills.
Playing Career
Masashi Owada played professional football for several years. He spent most of his career with Mito HollyHock. He played for them from 2004 to 2010. During his time at Mito HollyHock, he played in 197 league games and scored 13 goals.
After leaving Mito HollyHock, he joined Tochigi SC. He played for Tochigi SC from 2011 to 2013. For Tochigi SC, he played in 58 league games and scored 1 goal. In total, he played in 255 league games and scored 14 goals throughout his professional career.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing football, Masashi Owada decided to become a coach. He is now a first-team coach for JEF United Chiba. This means he helps train the main team and works with the players to improve their skills and strategies.
See also
In Spanish: Masashi Owada para niños
