Masato Harasaki facts for kids
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| Full name | Masato Harasaki | |||||||||
| Date of birth | August 13, 1974 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Fujisaki, Aomori, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Too Gijuku High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 1993–1998 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 40 | (4) | |||||||
| 1999–2003 | Omiya Ardija | 178 | (18) | |||||||
| 2004 | Vegalta Sendai | 9 | (0) | |||||||
| Total | 227 | (22) | ||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Vegalta Sendai | |||||||||
| 2023 | Omiya Ardija | |||||||||
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Masato Harasaki, born on August 13, 1974, is a well-known Japanese football manager and former player. He played as a midfielder during his career. Most recently, he worked as an assistant coach for BG Pathum United, a football club in Thailand.
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Masato Harasaki: A Japanese Football Journey
Masato Harasaki was born in Fujisaki, Aomori, Japan. He grew up loving football. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey.
Early Days as a Player
In 1993, Masato Harasaki joined Fujita Industries. This club later became known as Bellmare Hiratsuka. He made his first appearance in 1995. He quickly became an important player for the team. He often played as a defensive midfielder. This role means he helped protect the team's goal.
In 1999, Masato moved to Omiya Ardija. This team had just been promoted to the J2 League. He continued to be a key player there. He played many matches as a defensive midfielder. He helped his team a lot during his time at Omiya Ardija.
In 2004, he joined Vegalta Sendai. He played for one season with them. At the end of 2004, Masato Harasaki decided to retire from playing professional football. He had a career spanning over a decade.
Life After Playing: Becoming a Coach
After retiring as a player, Masato Harasaki decided to become a football coach. He wanted to share his knowledge and experience. He became a manager for Vegalta Sendai from 2021 to 2022. He then managed Omiya Ardija in 2023. His journey in football continued from the field to the sidelines.
Achievements and Awards
During his career, Masato Harasaki achieved some notable things. As a player with Bellmare Hiratsuka, he won the Emperor's Cup in 1994. This is a very important football competition in Japan.
As a coach, he also received recognition. He was named the Monthly Best Coach in the 2022 J2 League for May. This award shows his skill in leading a team.
See also
In Spanish: Masato Harasaki para niños
