Satoshi Okura facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Satoshi Okura | ||
| Date of birth | May 22, 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1985–1987 | Gyosei High School | ||
| 1988–1991 | Waseda University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | 35 | (6) |
| 1996 | Júbilo Iwata | 4 | (0) |
| 1997 | Brummell Sendai | 26 | (8) |
| 1998 | Jacksonville Cyclones | ||
| Total | 65 | (14) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Satoshi Okura (大倉 智, Okura Satoshi, born May 22, 1969) is a former Japanese football player. He used to play as a forward, which is a position in football focused on scoring goals. After his playing career, he became involved in managing football clubs. Today, he is the chairman of Iwaki FC, a football club in Japan.
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Satoshi Okura's Playing Career
Satoshi Okura was born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 22, 1969. He loved playing football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined a football team called Hitachi in 1992. This team later became known as Kashiwa Reysol.
Early Football Days
Okura played as a forward for Kashiwa Reysol right from his first season. He was known for his ability to score goals. He stayed with Kashiwa Reysol for several years, playing in many matches.
Moving to New Teams
In 1996, Okura moved to another team called Júbilo Iwata. However, he did not get to play much in games for this team. He only appeared in a few league matches and some league cup games.
The next year, in 1997, he joined Brummell Sendai. This team was part of the Japan Football League at the time. Here, Okura became a regular player, meaning he played in most of the team's games for that season.
Playing in the United States
In 1998, Satoshi Okura decided to try playing football in the United States. He joined a team called the Jacksonville Cyclones. Later that year, in September 1998, he decided to retire from playing professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Satoshi Okura para niños
