Naoki Ishihara facts for kids
Ishihara with Omiya Ardija in 2011
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| Full name | Naoki Ishihara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | August 14, 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Takasaki, Gunma, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2002 | Takasaki City University of Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2008 | Shonan Bellmare | 143 | (41) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Omiya Ardija | 90 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 94 | (27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Vegalta Sendai (loan) | 31 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Vegalta Sendai | 54 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Shonan Bellmare | 45 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 467 | (112) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:02, 17 October 2022 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Naoki Ishihara (石原 直樹, Ishihara Naoki, born 14 August 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was a player who mainly tried to score goals.
Naoki Ishihara started his football journey at Shonan Bellmare. He then played for several other big teams in Japan. These teams included Omiya Ardija, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Urawa Red Diamonds, and Vegalta Sendai. He played in over 500 games for these clubs in Japan. Naoki retired from playing football in March 2022.
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Naoki Ishihara's Football Career
Early Career Moves
Naoki Ishihara joined Omiya Ardija on December 31, 2008. This was a permanent move for him.
On December 16, 2014, he made another big move. He joined Urawa Red Diamonds, also known as Urawa Reds. This was also a permanent transfer.
Challenges and Comebacks
In April 2015, Naoki faced a tough challenge. He had an ACL injury, which is a serious knee injury. He needed surgery and was out of action for about six months.
He worked hard to recover and returned to playing on November 12, 2015. His first game back was in the Emperor's Cup against Machida Zelvia. In March 2016, he was suspended for two games.
New Teams and Roles
On December 29, 2016, Naoki moved to Vegalta Sendai. He joined them for a one-year loan period.
Later, on December 30, 2019, he returned to his first club, Shonan Bellmare. This was a permanent transfer back to a J1 League team. At the start of the 2020 season, he was chosen as a vice-captain for the team. This shows he was a respected leader.
Retirement and New Path
On January 8, 2022, Shonan Bellmare announced that Naoki would not continue playing for them.
Then, on March 20, 2022, Naoki Ishihara officially announced his retirement from playing professional football. He also shared exciting news: he would become an ambassador for Shonan Bellmare. This means he would help represent the club and promote football.
Coaching Football
After retiring as a player, Naoki Ishihara continued his involvement in football. In January 2023, he became a coach for the Shonan Bellmare U15s team. This means he now helps train younger players.
Playing Style
Naoki Ishihara was known for his great attitude. He always trained hard and was a good team player. These qualities are very important in football.
Football Achievements
Naoki Ishihara won several important titles during his career.
Club Honours
- With Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- J1 League (2) : He won Japan's top football league twice, in 2012 and 2013.
- Japanese Super Cup (2) : He also won the Super Cup twice, in 2013 and 2014.
- With Urawa Red Diamonds
- J.League Cup (1): He won the J.League Cup once, in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Naoki Ishihara para niños
