Ryujiro Ueda facts for kids
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| Full name | Ryujiro Ueda | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 29, 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kadoma, Osaka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003–2005 | Gamba Osaka | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006–2008 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2015 | Fagiano Okayama | 150 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Roasso Kumamoto | 75 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 January 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ryujiro Ueda (植田 龍仁朗, Ueda Ryūjirō) was born on January 29, 1988, in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. He is a Japanese former football player who played as a defender. He finished his career playing for Roasso Kumamoto.
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Ryujiro Ueda's Football Journey
Early Career and Big Wins
Ryujiro Ueda began his football career in Japan. He played for the youth team of Gamba Osaka from 2003 to 2005. He then joined their main team in 2006.
While with Gamba Osaka, Ueda was part of some exciting wins. His team won the J.League Cup in 2007. They also won the AFC Champions League and the Emperor's Cup in 2008. These were big achievements for the club and for Ueda early in his career.
Playing for Fagiano Okayama
After his time at Gamba Osaka, Ueda moved to Fagiano Okayama in 2009. He played for this club for many years, until 2015. During his time there, he became a key player. He played in 150 games and scored 7 goals for the team.
A Memorable Goal
On October 30, 2011, Ryujiro Ueda scored a very special goal while playing for Fagiano Okayama. He used his head to score the only goal for his team against Yokohama FC. What made it amazing was how far away he was! The ball traveled 57.8 meters (about 190 feet) before going into the net.
People thought it might be a new world record for a headed goal. However, later measurements showed that another player, Jone Samuelsen, still held the record with a slightly longer header of 58.13 meters. Even so, Ueda's goal was incredibly impressive and showed his skill.
Time with Roasso Kumamoto
In 2016, Ueda joined Roasso Kumamoto. He continued to play as a defender for this team. He played in 75 games and scored 3 goals during his time there.
Retirement from Football
Ryujiro Ueda played his last professional season in 2019 with Roasso Kumamoto. He officially retired from football at the end of that year. He had a long and successful career as a defender in Japanese football.
Awards and Achievements
- AFC Champions League: 2008 (with Gamba Osaka)
- J.League Cup: 2007 (with Gamba Osaka)
- Emperor's Cup: 2008 (with Gamba Osaka)
See also
In Spanish: Ryujiro Ueda para niños
