Shinji Kaneko facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shinji Kaneko | ||
| Date of birth | April 3, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Chiba, Chiba, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | JEF United Chiba | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Vegalta Sendai | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | FC Ryukyu | 54 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 26 | (0) |
| Total | 80 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shinji Kaneko (金子 慎二, Kaneko Shinji) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on April 3, 1987, in Chiba, Japan. Shinji played as a midfielder during his career.
Shinji Kaneko's Football Journey
Shinji Kaneko had an exciting journey in Japanese football. He started playing when he was young. Later, he became a professional player.
Starting Young: Youth Career
Shinji began his football path in youth teams. From 2003 to 2005, he played for the JEF United Chiba youth team. In 2003, his team won the J.League Youth Championship. This was a great achievement early in his career.
Playing Professionally: Club Career
Shinji Kaneko started his professional career in 2006. He joined Vegalta Sendai, a team in the J2 League. He played as both a defensive and offensive midfielder for them.
In 2009, Shinji moved to FC Ryukyu. Here, he played as a right back. He stayed with FC Ryukyu for two years. During his time there, he played in 54 games and scored one goal.
After leaving FC Ryukyu, Shinji signed with Zweigen Kanazawa in 2011. He played for this club for two years as well. Overall, Shinji Kaneko played in 80 professional games during his career.
