Shigemitsu Egawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shigemitsu Egawa | ||
| Date of birth | January 31, 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1983 | Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1991 | Honda | 104 | (11) |
| 1991–1994 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 57 | (1) |
| 1995–1997 | Vissel Kobe | 57 | (5) |
| Total | 218 | (17) | |
| International career | |||
| 1989 | Japan Futsal | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Iga FC Kunoichi | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shigemitsu Egawa (江川 重光, Egawa Shigemitsu, born January 31, 1966) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was known for playing as a Midfielder during his career.
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Shigemitsu Egawa: A Football Journey
Shigemitsu Egawa was born in Yokkaichi, Japan, on January 31, 1966. He grew up to become a well-known football player and later a manager. His journey in football began after he finished high school.
Playing for Honda FC
In 1984, after graduating, Egawa joined the Honda football club. He quickly became a regular player, usually playing in the midfield. During his time at Honda, the team did very well. They finished in 3rd place in the 1985–86 and 1990–91 Japan Soccer League seasons. He played many games for Honda before moving to a new team.
Moving to Nagoya Grampus
In 1991, Shigemitsu Egawa moved to Toyota Motors, which later became known as Nagoya Grampus Eight. He continued to play as a regular midfielder for this team. However, as time went on, he played fewer games, especially in 1994.
Time at Vissel Kobe
In 1995, Egawa joined Vissel Kobe, a club that was then in the Japan Football League. His new team had a great season in 1996, finishing in 2nd place. This success meant that Vissel Kobe was promoted to the J1 League, which is the top professional football league in Japan. Shigemitsu Egawa played for Vissel Kobe until the end of the 1997 season, when he decided to retire from playing football.
Futsal Adventures
Besides playing outdoor football, Shigemitsu Egawa also played futsal. Futsal is a type of football played on a smaller indoor pitch, usually with five players per side. In 1989, he was chosen to play for the Japan national futsal team. He represented his country in the 1989 Futsal World Championship, which took place in the Netherlands.
Becoming a Coach
After his playing career, Shigemitsu Egawa decided to become a football manager. In 2002, he took on the role of manager for Iga FC Kunoichi. This club plays in the L.League, which is a women's football league in Japan. The team is based in his home area, Mie Prefecture. He managed the club for several years, until 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Shigemitsu Egawa para niños
