Naoya Ishigami facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 2 March 1985 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kamisu, Ibaraki, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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FC Tiamo Hirakata | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2006 | Kanagawa University | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Cerezo Osaka | 64 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Shonan Bellmare | 25 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | → Oita Trinita (loan) | 39 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2013 | → Tokyo Verdy (loan) | 32 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 31 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 30 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | FC Maruyasu Okazaki | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020– | FC Tiamo Hirakata | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Naoya Ishigami (石神 直哉, Ishigami Naoya, born 2 March 1985 in Kamisu, Ibaraki) is a Japanese footballer. He plays as a defender and is currently with FC Tiamo Hirakata.
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Naoya Ishigami's Football Journey
Naoya Ishigami was born on March 2, 1985, in Kamisu, Ibaraki, Japan. He grew up loving football and decided to make it his career. He is known for playing in the defender position, which means he helps protect his team's goal from opponents.
Starting Out: University and Early Career
Naoya Ishigami played football during his university years at Kanagawa University from 2003 to 2006. This is where he trained and got ready for professional football.
After university, he joined his first professional club, Kashima Antlers, in 2007. This was a big step for him, as Kashima Antlers is one of the most successful teams in Japan.
Winning Championships
While playing for Kashima Antlers, Naoya Ishigami achieved great success. He helped his team win the J1 League championship two times in a row, in 2007 and 2008. The J1 League is the top football league in Japan.
He also won the Emperor's Cup with Kashima Antlers in 2007. This is another very important football tournament in Japan. Winning these titles early in his career showed how talented he was.
Moving to Different Clubs
After his time at Kashima Antlers, Naoya Ishigami played for several other football clubs in Japan. He moved to Cerezo Osaka in 2009, where he played many games as a defender. He even scored a few goals there!
He then played for Shonan Bellmare in 2011. In 2012, he was loaned to Oita Trinita, and in 2013, he was loaned to Tokyo Verdy. Being loaned means he played for another team for a short time before returning to his main club or moving on.
Later Career and Current Club
Naoya Ishigami continued his career by joining V-Varen Nagasaki in 2014. He played there for two seasons. Later, he moved to Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2016.
In 2018, he joined FC Maruyasu Okazaki. Since 2020, Naoya Ishigami has been playing for FC Tiamo Hirakata. Throughout his career, he has played in different leagues, including the J1 League, J2 League, and the Japan Football League.
Career Highlights
Naoya Ishigami has played in over 250 professional football matches during his career. As a defender, his main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Even though defenders don't score as often as forwards, he has managed to score 12 goals in his career.
His main achievements include:
- J1 League (Japan's top football league): Won two times with Kashima Antlers (2007, 2008)
- Emperor's Cup (a major knockout tournament): Won one time with Kashima Antlers (2007)
These wins show his important role in successful teams.
See also
In Spanish: Naoya Ishigami para niños
