Ryuji Ishizue facts for kids
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| Full name | Ryuji Ishizue | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | July 22, 1964 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Itami, Hyogo, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||
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| 1980–1982 | Itami Kita High School | ||||||||||||
| 1983–1986 | Tokai University | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1987–1994 | Yokohama Flügels | ||||||||||||
| 1995–1998 | Vissel Kobe | 94 | (0) | ||||||||||
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Ryuji Ishizue (石末 龍治, Ishizue Ryuji, born July 22, 1964) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper for several top clubs. After his playing career, he became a coach. He is currently a goalkeeper coach for the J1 League club Albirex Niigata.
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Ryuji Ishizue: A Football Journey
Ryuji Ishizue was born in Itami, Japan, on July 22, 1964. He loved football from a young age. He played for Itami Kita High School from 1980 to 1982. After high school, he continued his football journey at Tokai University from 1983 to 1986.
Starting His Pro Career
In 1987, after finishing university, Ryuji Ishizue joined a professional team called All Nippon Airways. This team later became known as Yokohama Flügels. He worked hard and slowly started playing more games. By the 1989–90 season, he became the main goalkeeper for his team.
Winning the Emperor's Cup
Ryuji Ishizue stayed with Yokohama Flügels for many years. In 1993, his team achieved a big win. They won the Emperor's Cup, which is a very important football tournament in Japan. Ryuji Ishizue played in the final match of this cup. This was a huge moment for him and the club.
Moving to Vissel Kobe
In 1995, Ryuji Ishizue moved to Vissel Kobe, a team closer to his hometown. At Vissel Kobe, he again became the main goalkeeper. He played a key role in helping the team get promoted to the J1 League in 1997. The J1 League is the top football league in Japan. He played for Vissel Kobe until the end of the 1998 season, when he decided to retire from playing professional football.
Life After Playing
Even after retiring as a player, Ryuji Ishizue stayed involved in football. He used his experience to become a goalkeeper coach. He now helps train new goalkeepers. He is currently working with Albirex Niigata, a team in the J1 League. He shares his knowledge and skills with the next generation of football stars.
