Rikihiro Sugiyama facts for kids
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| Full name | Rikihiro Sugiyama | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 1, 1987 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003–2005 | Shizuoka Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2014 | Kawasaki Frontale | 44 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 44 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2022 | Avispa Fukuoka | 50 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:36, 14 April 2023 (UTC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Rikihiro Sugiyama (杉山 力裕, Sugiyama Rikihiro, born May 1, 1987 in Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, which means he was the player who protected the goal.
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Meet Rikihiro Sugiyama
Rikihiro Sugiyama was born in Shizuoka, Japan, on May 1, 1987. He grew up loving football and decided to become a professional player. His main role on the field was to be a goalkeeper. This position is very important because the goalkeeper is the last line of defense. They try to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Starting His Football Journey
Sugiyama began his football journey in high school. From 2003 to 2005, he played for Shizuoka Gakuen High School. This is where he developed his skills as a goalkeeper. After high school, he joined his first professional club.
Playing for Kawasaki Frontale
In 2006, Rikihiro Sugiyama joined Kawasaki Frontale. This was a big step in his career. He played for this team for nine years, until 2014. During his time with Kawasaki Frontale, he played in 44 league games. He also helped his team reach the finals of several important tournaments.
Kawasaki Frontale was the runner-up in the J1 League three times while he was there. This happened in 2006, 2008, and 2009. They also finished second in the J.League Cup in 2007 and 2009. These were exciting times for the team and for Sugiyama.
Moving to Shimizu S-Pulse
After his long period with Kawasaki Frontale, Sugiyama moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. He played for this club for two seasons, in 2015 and 2016. During these two years, he played in 44 league matches. He continued to show his skills as a reliable goalkeeper.
His Time at Avispa Fukuoka
In 2017, Rikihiro Sugiyama joined Avispa Fukuoka. He spent a significant part of his career here, playing until 2022. For Avispa Fukuoka, he played in 50 league games. He was a key player for the team during these years. His experience helped the team in many matches.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Throughout his career, Rikihiro Sugiyama was known for his dedication. He played many games in Japan's top football leagues. He was part of teams that competed at the highest level. His time with Kawasaki Frontale saw him reach several finals. These experiences are important parts of his football story.
Sugiyama retired from professional football after the 2022 season. He had a long and successful career as a goalkeeper.
External Links
- Profile at Avispa Fukuoka
- Profile at Kawasaki Frontale
- Rikihiro Sugiyama at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Rikihiro Sugiyama at SoccerwayLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Rikihiro Sugiyama para niños
