Ryohei Yamazaki facts for kids
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Full name | Ryohei Yamazaki | ||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 14 March 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Striker / Winger | ||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Tochigi City FC | ||||||||||||||||||
Number | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||
2004–2006 | Yachiyo High School | ||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
2007–2014 | Júbilo Iwata | 115 | (18) | ||||||||||||||||
2015–2017 | Albirex Niigata | 92 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||
2018–2020 | Kashiwa Reysol | 29 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
2021–2023 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 57 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||
2023-2024 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 35 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
2024- | Tochigi City FC | 9 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||
2007–2008 | Japan U-19 | 10 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||
2010–2012 | Japan U-23 | 16 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2024 @ 07:40(AEST) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 June 2011 |
Ryōhei Yamazaki (山崎 亮平, Yamazaki Ryōhei, born 14 March 1989) is a Japanese footballer. He plays as a striker or a winger. As of 2024, he plays for Tochigi City FC.
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Playing for Clubs
Ryōhei Yamazaki has played for several football clubs in Japan. He started his professional career with Júbilo Iwata. He played there for eight seasons, from 2007 to 2014. During his time at Júbilo Iwata, he played in 115 games and scored 18 goals. He also helped the team win the 2010 J.League Cup.
After leaving Júbilo Iwata, Yamazaki joined Albirex Niigata in 2015. He played for them for three seasons until 2017. He appeared in 92 matches and scored 9 goals for Albirex Niigata.
Later, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol in 2018 and played there until 2020. He then joined V-Varen Nagasaki in 2021, where he played until 2023. In 2023, he moved to Tegevajaro Miyazaki. Since 2024, he has been playing for Tochigi City FC.
Playing for Japan
Ryōhei Yamazaki also represented Japan in international football. He played for the Japan U-19 team from 2007 to 2008. He played 10 games and scored 9 goals for this team.
He also played for the Japan U-23 team from 2010 to 2012. He played 16 games and scored 3 goals for them.
Asian Games 2010
In 2010, Yamazaki was part of the Japan Under 21 squad for the 2010 Asian Games. These games were held in Guangzhou, China. Japan's team performed very well in this competition. They won the gold medal in football at the 2010 Asian Games.
Career Numbers
Here's a quick look at Ryōhei Yamazaki's appearances and goals for the national youth teams:
Japan Youth Teams
National team | Year | Games | Goals |
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Japan U19 | 2007 | 5 | 5 |
2008 | 5 | 4 | |
Total | 10 | 9 | |
Japan U22 | 2010 | 9 | 2 |
2011 | 7 | 1 | |
Total | 16 | 3 |
Awards and Achievements
Ryōhei Yamazaki has won some important awards during his football career:
- J.League Cup: He won this cup with Júbilo Iwata in 2010.
- Asian Games: He won a gold medal in football at the 2010 Asian Games with the Japan national team.
See also
In Spanish: Ryōhei Yamazaki para niños