Naoki Hatta facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Naoki Hatta | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1986 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Ise, Mie, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Júbilo Iwata Youth | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2005–2023 | Júbilo Iwata | 157 | (0) | |||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2022 season | ||||||||||
Naoki Hatta (八田 直樹, born on June 24, 1986, in Ise, Mie) is a retired Japanese footballer. He played as a goalkeeper and spent his entire professional career with one team, Júbilo Iwata. He was a dedicated player for 19 years, from 2005 until he retired in 2023.
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Naoki Hatta's Football Journey
Naoki Hatta began his football path in the youth team of Júbilo Iwata. He played there from 2002 to 2004. After that, he joined the main professional team in 2005.
Playing for Júbilo Iwata
Naoki Hatta was a loyal player for Júbilo Iwata. He stayed with the club for his whole professional career. As a goalkeeper, his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
He played in many matches for Júbilo Iwata. Over his career, he appeared in 157 league games. He also played in cup competitions like the Emperor's Cup and the League Cup.
Winning the J.League Cup
One of the big achievements for Naoki Hatta and his team was winning the J.League Cup in 2010. This was an exciting moment for the club and its fans. Winning a major cup is a special memory for any footballer.
Retirement from Football
Naoki Hatta retired from playing professional football at the end of the 2023 season. He had a long and successful career, all spent with the same club. This is quite rare in modern football.
External Links
- Profile at Júbilo Iwata
- Naoki Hatta at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Naoki Hatta para niños
