Ryuji Kitamura facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryuji Kitamura | ||
| Date of birth | March 15, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Zuyo High School | ||
| 1999–2002 | Aoyama Gakuin University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | FC Gifu | 83 | (1) |
| 2009–2012 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | 75 | (2) |
| Total | 158 | (3) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2018– | FC Maruyasu Okazaki | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ryuji Kitamura (北村 隆二, Kitamura Ryūji, born March 15, 1981) is a Japanese former professional football player. He was born on March 15, 1981, in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan. Ryuji Kitamura played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack in a football game. He played for several teams during his career, including FC Gifu and Matsumoto Yamaga FC. After he stopped playing, he became a football manager.
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Ryuji Kitamura's Football Journey
Early Days and Youth Football
Ryuji Kitamura started his football journey when he was a teenager. From 1996 to 1998, he played for Zuyo High School. After high school, he continued to play football while attending Aoyama Gakuin University. He played for the university team from 1999 to 2002. These years helped him develop his skills and prepare for a professional career in football.
Playing as a Professional
Ryuji Kitamura began his professional career in 2003. His first team was Nagoya Grampus Eight, a well-known club in Japan. He played with them for two years, until 2004.
From 2005 to 2008, Ryuji Kitamura played for FC Gifu. This was a very important part of his career. He played 83 games for FC Gifu and scored one goal. During his time there, the team moved up through different leagues. They started in the Regional Leagues, then went to the Japan Football League, and finally reached the J2 League.
After leaving FC Gifu, he joined Matsumoto Yamaga FC in 2009. He played for this club until 2012. With Matsumoto Yamaga FC, he played 75 games and scored two goals. He helped the team move from the Regional Leagues to the Japan Football League.
In total, Ryuji Kitamura played 158 professional games and scored 3 goals during his career.
Life After Playing
After his playing career ended, Ryuji Kitamura decided to stay involved in football. He became a manager. Since 2018, he has been managing FC Maruyasu Okazaki. This shows his continued passion for the sport, helping new players and guiding teams.
External Links
- You can find more information about Ryuji Kitamura's player statistics on the official J.League website.
See also
In Spanish: Ryuji Kitamura para niños
