Ryuhei Niwa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryuhei Niwa | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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SC Sagamihara | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2003 | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2009 | Vissel Kobe | 62 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | → Cerezo Osaka (loan) | 39 | (0) |
| 2010–2016 | Sagan Tosu | 179 | (4) |
| 2016 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | (1) |
| 2017 | Kagoshima United FC | 27 | (0) |
| 2018– | SC Sagamihara | 31 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2018 season | |||
Ryuhei Niwa (丹羽 竜平, Niwa Ryūhei, born January 13, 1986) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender for SC Sagamihara.
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Who is Ryuhei Niwa?
Ryuhei Niwa is a professional football player from Japan. He was born on January 13, 1986, in Yokohama, Japan. He plays in the defense position, helping to protect his team's goal.
Early Football Journey
Ryuhei Niwa started playing football at a young age. From 1995 to 2003, he was part of the youth team at Yokohama F. Marinos. This is where he learned many of his skills and developed as a player.
Playing for Professional Clubs
Ryuhei Niwa has played for several different football clubs in Japan.
Time at Vissel Kobe
He began his professional career with Vissel Kobe in 2004. He played for them until 2009. During this time, he gained valuable experience in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
Loan to Cerezo Osaka
From 2007 to 2008, Ryuhei Niwa played for Cerezo Osaka on loan. This means he temporarily moved to another team to play more games. He played in the J2 League with them.
Years with Sagan Tosu
One of his longest periods was with Sagan Tosu, where he played from 2010 to 2016. He was a key player for them, helping the team in both the J2 and J1 Leagues. He played many matches and even scored a few goals during his time there.
Moving to JEF United Chiba and Kagoshima United FC
In 2016, he joined JEF United Chiba for a short period. The following year, in 2017, he played for Kagoshima United FC in the J3 League.
Current Club: SC Sagamihara
Since 2018, Ryuhei Niwa has been playing for SC Sagamihara. He continues to be an important defender for his team.
Where to Find More Information
- Ryuhei Niwa at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Profile at JEF United Chiba
