Shin Asahina facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shin Asahina | ||
| Date of birth | August 20, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Shimizu Commercial High School | ||
| 1995–1998 | Doshisha University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2002 | Gamba Osaka | 16 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Sagan Tosu | 61 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | Rosso Kumamoto | 46 | (9) |
| 2007 | Banditonce Kobe | 11 | (2) |
| 2008–2009 | TDK | 44 | (1) |
| Total | 178 | (15) | |
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Shin Asahina (朝比奈 伸, born August 20, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender during his career.
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Shin Asahina's Football Journey
Shin Asahina was born in Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan, on August 20, 1976. After finishing his studies at Doshisha University, he started his professional football career.
Early Career at Gamba Osaka
In 1999, Shin Asahina joined Gamba Osaka, a club in the top Japanese football league, the J1 League. He played as a center back, which is a defensive position. Even though he played in some matches each season, he didn't get to play very often during his time there, which lasted until 2002.
Becoming a Regular Player
In 2003, Shin Asahina moved to Sagan Tosu, a club in the J2 League, which is the second division of Japanese football. Here, he became a regular player and was a key part of the team's defense for two seasons. He played in many matches and showed his skills as a defender.
Moving to Regional Leagues
After his time in the J2 League, Shin Asahina joined Rosso Kumamoto in 2005. This club was in the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower-level leagues. He continued to be a regular player for Rosso Kumamoto. His team did very well and was promoted to the Japan Football League (JFL) in 2006. The JFL is a national league below the J2 League.
Final Years in Football
In 2007, Shin Asahina moved to Banditonce Kobe, another club in the Regional Leagues, where he played many games. In 2008, he joined TDK, a team in the Japan Football League. He played for TDK for two seasons, contributing to their defense. Shin Asahina decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2009 season.
