Masayuki Mita facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Masayuki Mita | ||
| Date of birth | October 5, 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Miyagi, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1985–1987 | Sendai Ikuei High School | ||
| 1988–1991 | Osaka University of Commerce | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | (2) |
| 1996–2001 | Sony Sendai | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Masayuki Mita (見田 雅之, Mita Masayuki, born October 5, 1969) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He played as a midfielder, which is a player in the middle of the field who helps both attack and defense.
Masayuki Mita's Football Career
Masayuki Mita was born in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on October 5, 1969. He loved playing football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Osaka University of Commerce, he joined a professional football team called Gamba Osaka in 1992.
Playing for Gamba Osaka
When Masayuki Mita first joined Gamba Osaka, he didn't get much playing time. However, in the 1994 season, he got a great opportunity to show his skills. He played in 10 matches as a midfielder and even scored 2 goals! Even with his good performance, he didn't play many more matches for Gamba Osaka.
Moving to Sony Sendai
In 1996, Masayuki Mita decided to join a team closer to where he grew up. He moved to Sony Sendai, which was playing in the Japanese Regional Leagues at that time. These are leagues for teams that are not yet in the top professional divisions. This move was a good one for him.
In 1998, his team, Sony Sendai, performed very well. They were promoted to a higher league called the Japan Football League. This meant they would play against stronger teams. Masayuki Mita continued to play for Sony Sendai until the end of the 2001 season. After that season, he decided to stop playing professional football.
