Nobuhiro Kato facts for kids
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| Full name | Nobuhiro Kato | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ageo, Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2002 | Urawa Reds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2014 | Urawa Reds | 85 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2018 | Omiya Ardija | 77 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 177 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2018 season | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nobuhiro Kato (加藤 順大, Katō Nobuhiro, born 11 December 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, protecting his team's goal. Kato is known for his long career in Japan's top football leagues.
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Playing Football: Nobuhiro Kato's Journey
Nobuhiro Kato was born in Ageo, Japan, on December 11, 1984. He started his football journey early, joining the youth team of Urawa Reds. This club plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
Starting with Urawa Reds
Kato joined the main Urawa Reds team in 2003. For many years, he was a backup goalkeeper. This meant he didn't play in many matches because other experienced goalkeepers were ahead of him. Even so, he was part of the team when Urawa Reds won big titles. These included the J1 League in 2006 and the 2007 AFC Champions League in 2007.
Becoming a Regular Player
In 2011, Nobuhiro Kato finally became the main goalkeeper for Urawa Reds. He played in most of the team's matches. During this time, Urawa Reds performed very well in the J.League Cup. They finished second in both the 2011 and 2013 J.League Cup tournaments. However, in 2014, another talented goalkeeper joined the team, and Kato's playing time became less.
Moving to Omiya Ardija
In 2015, Kato moved to Omiya Ardija. This team was a rival to Urawa Reds, and they played in the J2 League, which is the second division. At Omiya Ardija, he became the main goalkeeper again. His excellent performance helped the team get promoted back to the J1 League at the end of the 2015 season.
Challenges and Relegation
From 2016 onwards, Kato shared his playing time with another goalkeeper. He still played in many matches, showing his skill and dedication. However, in the 2017 season, Omiya Ardija finished last in the J1 League. This meant they were moved down to the J2 League again. In 2018, Kato did not play in any matches for Omiya Ardija.
Final Club: Kyoto Sanga FC
In 2019, Nobuhiro Kato joined Kyoto Sanga FC, another team in the J2 League. He played in some matches during the 2019 season. He retired from professional football after the 2020 season.
Achievements and Trophies
Nobuhiro Kato helped his teams win several important championships during his career.
Club Honours
- Urawa Reds
- J1 League: 1 title
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- Won in 2006
- Emperor's Cup: 2 titles
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- Won in 2005 and 2006
- J.League Cup: 1 title
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- Won in 2003
- AFC Champions League: 1 title
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- Won in 2007
- Japanese Super Cup: 1 title
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- Won in 2006
- Omiya Ardija
- J2 League: 1 title
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- Won in 2015
More Information
- Nobuhiro Kato – FIFA competition recordLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Nobuhiro Kato at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Profile at Omiya Ardija
- Yahoo! Sports Profile
See also
In Spanish: Nobuhiro Katō para niños
