Motoki Kawasaki facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Motoki Kawasaki | ||
| Date of birth | February 2, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Oita, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Oita High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–2001 | Oita Trinita | 102 | (15) |
| 2001 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Sagan Tosu | 74 | (7) |
| 2004–2005 | ALO'S Hokuriku | 45 | (14) |
| 2006–2007 | Banditonce Kobe | 27 | (10) |
| 2008–2010 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 73 | (9) |
| Total | 321 | (55) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Motoki Kawasaki (川崎 元気, Kawasaki Motoki, born February 2, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder for many different teams during his career.
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Motoki Kawasaki's Football Journey
Motoki Kawasaki was born in Oita Prefecture, Japan, on February 2, 1979. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career in 1997. He joined a team called Oita Trinity, which was based in his hometown.
Playing for Oita Trinita
When he first joined Oita Trinity, it was part of the Japan Football League. Motoki quickly became an important player, often playing as an offensive midfielder. He played in many games right from his first season. In 1999, his team, Oita Trinity (which later became Oita Trinita), was promoted to the new J2 League. He continued to play for them until July 2001.
Moving to Other Teams
In July 2001, Motoki Kawasaki moved to Gamba Osaka, a team in the top league, the J1 League. However, he did not get to play in any matches for Gamba Osaka.
In 2002, he moved to another J2 League team, Sagan Tosu. Here, he became a regular player again. He played as an offensive midfielder for two seasons, showing his skills on the field.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2004, Motoki joined ALO'S Hokuriku, a team in the Japan Football League. He played often in 2004, but in 2005, he had fewer chances to play.
He then moved to Banditonce Kobe in 2006, which was part of the Japanese Regional Leagues. He was a regular player for this team for two seasons.
In 2008, Motoki Kawasaki joined V-Varen Nagasaki, another team in the Regional Leagues. He played in many games for them. In 2009, V-Varen Nagasaki was promoted to the Japan Football League. Motoki continued to play until the end of the 2010 season, when he decided to retire from professional football.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Motoki Kawasaki para niños
