Ryuhei Niwa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryuhei Niwa | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 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) |
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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. He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Ryuhei Niwa: A Football Journey
Ryuhei Niwa started his football journey at a young age. He spent his youth career with Yokohama F. Marinos. This is a well-known club in Japan. He learned many important skills there.
Playing as a Defender
As a defender, Ryuhei Niwa's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Defenders are very important for a team's success. They need to be strong, fast, and good at reading the game. They also help start attacks from the back.
Professional Career Highlights
Ryuhei Niwa has played for several different clubs in Japan. His professional career began in 2004.
Early Clubs
- Vissel Kobe: He joined Vissel Kobe in 2004. He played 62 games and scored 1 goal for them.
- Cerezo Osaka (loan): From 2007 to 2008, he played for Cerezo Osaka on loan. He played 39 games during this time.
Time at Sagan Tosu
Ryuhei Niwa spent a long time with Sagan Tosu. He played for them from 2010 to 2016. This was a very important part of his career.
- He played 179 games for Sagan Tosu.
- He scored 4 goals during his time there.
- He helped the team in many J.League matches.
Later Career
After Sagan Tosu, Ryuhei Niwa continued to play for other Japanese clubs:
- JEF United Chiba: In 2016, he played 18 games for JEF United Chiba and scored 1 goal.
- Kagoshima United FC: In 2017, he played 27 games for Kagoshima United FC.
- SC Sagamihara: Since 2018, he has been playing for SC Sagamihara. He has played 31 games for them so far.
Career Statistics Overview
Throughout his career, Ryuhei Niwa has played in many matches across different leagues and cups in Japan. He has shown great dedication and skill as a defender. As of the end of 2017, he had played over 325 league games. He also participated in the Emperor's Cup and J.League Cup tournaments.
