Noriyuki Sakemoto facts for kids
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| Full name | Noriyuki Sakemoto | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | September 8, 1984 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gobo, Wakayama, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Kagoshima United FC | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2002 | Hatsushiba Hashimoto High School | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2018 | Cerezo Osaka | 279 | (12) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | → Cerezo Osaka U-23 (loan) | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019– | Kagoshima United FC | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2018 season | ||||||||||||||||
Noriyuki Sakemoto (酒本 憲幸, born September 8, 1984) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a midfielder for Kagoshima United FC. He is known for his long career with Cerezo Osaka, where he spent many years.
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Noriyuki Sakemoto: A Japanese Football Star
Noriyuki Sakemoto was born in Gobo, Wakayama, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. He went to Hatsushiba Hashimoto High School from 2000 to 2002. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Playing for Cerezo Osaka
Sakemoto joined Cerezo Osaka in 2003. This was a big step in his football career. He played for Cerezo Osaka for a very long time, until 2018. During his time there, he played in many different leagues. These included the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. He also played in the J2 League.
Loan to Cerezo Osaka U-23
From 2016 to 2018, Sakemoto also played for Cerezo Osaka U-23. This was a loan move, meaning he was still part of Cerezo Osaka. The U-23 team plays in the J3 League. This gave him more chances to play and gain experience.
Winning Trophies
Noriyuki Sakemoto had some great successes with Cerezo Osaka. In 2017, his team won two major trophies. They won the J.League Cup. They also won the Emperor's Cup. These were important victories for the club and for Sakemoto. He also helped his team reach the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2003.
Current Team: Kagoshima United FC
After many years with Cerezo Osaka, Sakemoto moved to Kagoshima United FC in 2019. He continues his football career there. He is an experienced player who brings a lot to his team.
See also
In Spanish: Noriyuki Sakemoto para niños
