Shinichiro Tani facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shinichiro Tani | ||
| Date of birth | November 13, 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Aichi, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Nishiharu High School | ||
| 1987–1990 | University of Tsukuba | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | 59 | (11) |
| Total | 59 | (11) | |
| International career | |||
| 1990 | Japan | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shinichiro Tani (谷 真一郎, Tani Shinichiro, born November 13, 1968) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was known for playing as a forward. He also played for the Japan national team.
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Shinichiro Tani: A Japanese Football Star
Shinichiro Tani, born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on November 13, 1968, is a former professional football player. He played as a forward, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. Tani had a notable career in Japanese club football and also represented his country on the national team.
Early Life and Club Journey
Shinichiro Tani started his football journey in high school. He then attended the University of Tsukuba, where he continued to play. After finishing university, he joined a professional club called Hitachi in 1991. This club later became known as Kashiwa Reysol.
Tani played an important role as his team worked its way up through the leagues. Hitachi (Kashiwa Reysol) performed very well in 1992 and 1994, finishing second in their league both times. This success helped the club get promoted to Japan's top professional league, the J1 League, in 1995. Shinichiro Tani played a total of 59 games for the club and scored 11 goals during his time there. He retired from playing professional football at the end of the 1995 season.
Playing for Japan
Shinichiro Tani also had the honor of representing his country on the international stage. He played one game for the Japan national football team on July 27, 1990. This special match was against the South Korea national team. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any football player.
See also
In Spanish: Shinichiro Tani para niños
