Michael Yano facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 22, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shimizu S-Pulse | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | (1) |
| 2000 | Mito HollyHock | 13 | (0) |
| 2001 | Sagan Tosu | 20 | (2) |
| Total | 46 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Yano (矢野 マイケル, Yano Michael), born on January 22, 1979, is a talented person from Ghana. He used to be a professional footballer. After his football career, he became a kickboxing player and a musician.
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Michael Yano's Early Life and Football Journey
Michael Yano was born in Accra, Ghana. His father was Japanese, and his mother was Ghanaian. When he was 10 years old, he moved to Japan.
Starting His Football Career
In 1997, Michael joined Vissel Kobe. This team had just moved up to the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Michael came from the youth team of Shimizu S-Pulse.
Playing for Vissel Kobe
During 1997, Michael played in many matches as a forward. He showed his skills on the field. However, in 1998, he did not play as much.
Moving to New Teams
After a break from playing, Michael joined Mito HollyHock in 2000. This club had just been promoted to the J2 League. In 2001, he moved to another J2 League team, Sagan Tosu. Michael played his last season with Sagan Tosu and then retired from professional football at the end of 2001.
Life After Football
After retiring from football, Michael Yano explored new interests. He became involved in two exciting fields: kickboxing and music.
Becoming a Kickboxer
Michael trained to become a professional kickboxing player. This sport combines elements of boxing and martial arts. It requires a lot of discipline and strength.
His Music Career
Michael also started a career in music. He is a musician and has even written songs for other famous artists. For example, he has written songs for popular groups like 2PM and AAA.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Yano para niños
