Minoru Takenaka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Minoru Takenaka | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nihon Gakuen High School | |||
| Teikyo University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2003 | Atlantas | ||
| 2003 | Yokohama FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2004–2008 | FC Machida Zelvia | ||
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Minoru Takenaka (竹中 穣, Takenaka Minoru, born 19 November 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. After his playing career, he became a coach. He is currently a head coach at Oita Trinita.
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Minoru Takenaka's Playing Career
Minoru Takenaka started his football journey in Japan. He played for Nihon Gakuen High School and then for Teikyo University. These are important steps for young players in Japan.
Playing in Lithuania
After university, Minoru Takenaka moved to Lithuania. He joined a team called FK Atlantas in 2000. He played there for a few years, from 2000 to 2003. During his time with Atlantas, he helped his team achieve some great things.
Returning to Japan
In 2003, Minoru Takenaka came back to Japan. He joined Yokohama FC, a professional team in the J2 League. He played two matches for them that year.
Later, from 2004 to 2008, he played for FC Machida Zelvia. This team was in the lower leagues of Japanese football at the time. He was a key player for them, scoring many goals. For example, in 2005, he scored 9 goals in 12 games. In 2006, he scored 7 goals in 13 games. He was known for his ability to find the back of the net.
Achievements and Awards
Minoru Takenaka won some important awards during his time playing football.
Success with Atlantas
While playing for FK Atlantas in Lithuania, his team was very successful. They finished as runner-up in the A Lyga twice, in 2001 and 2002. This means they came in second place in the top football league in Lithuania.
He also helped Atlantas win the Lithuanian Football Cup in 2001. Winning a cup is a big achievement for any football team.
Minoru Takenaka's Coaching Role
After retiring as a player, Minoru Takenaka started a new career in coaching. He now uses his experience to help new generations of players. He is currently a head coach at Oita Trinita. This shows his continued passion for football.
See also
In Spanish: Minoru Takenaka para niños
