Ryuji Akiba facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryuji Akiba | ||
| Date of birth | June 13, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Tokai University Shoyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 1 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Vegalta Sendai | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 7 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ryuji Akiba (born June 13, 1984) is a former football player from Japan. He was born in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan. Ryuji played as a midfielder during his time as a professional footballer.
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Ryuji Akiba's Football Journey
Ryuji Akiba started his football journey when he was young. He played for Tokai University Shoyo High School from 2000 to 2002. This is where he learned many important skills. These skills helped him become a professional player later on.
Playing for Pro Teams
After high school, Ryuji Akiba joined his first professional team.
Time with Nagoya Grampus
In 2003, Akiba played for Nagoya Grampus Eight. This team is part of the J1 League. The J1 League is Japan's top football league. He played in one league game for them. He also played in one J.League Cup match.
Moving to Vegalta Sendai
From 2004 to 2005, Ryuji Akiba played for Vegalta Sendai. This team was in the J2 League. The J2 League is the second-highest league in Japan. He played in a total of 6 league games for Vegalta Sendai.
Career Highlights
During his professional career, Ryuji Akiba played in 7 league games. He did not score any goals in these league matches. He also played in one J.League Cup game. He stopped playing professional football after the 2005 season.
