Shinsuke Shimabukuro facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shinsuke Shimabukuro | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Nagasaki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Osaki High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2002 | Sagan Tosu | 0 | (0) |
| 2003–2006 | ALO's Hokuriku | 61 | (1) |
| Total | 61 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shinsuke Shimabukuro (島袋 信介, Shimabukuro Shinsuke, born January 13, 1983) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack for his team.
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Shinsuke Shimabukuro's Football Journey
Shinsuke Shimabukuro was born in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. His birthday is January 13, 1983. From a young age, he loved football. He played the sport all through his school years, dreaming of becoming a professional player.
Starting His Professional Adventure
After finishing high school, Shinsuke took a big step. In 2001, he joined a professional football team called Sagan Tosu. This team played in the J2 League. The J2 League is one of Japan's top football leagues, just below the very best.
His First Game
Shinsuke's first professional game was in the J.League Cup. This happened on April 18, 2001. He came into the game as a substitute midfielder. He played against a team called Vissel Kobe. However, this was the only match he played for Sagan Tosu. He stayed with the team until the end of 2002.
A New Chapter with ALO's Hokuriku
In 2003, Shinsuke decided to try a new team. He moved to ALO's Hokuriku. This team played in the Japan Football League. This league is also a professional football league in Japan.
At ALO's Hokuriku, Shinsuke got more chances to play. He became an important part of the team. He played in many matches starting from the 2003 season. He showed his skills as a midfielder.
Wrapping Up His Career
As the years went by, Shinsuke played fewer games. He continued to play for ALO's Hokuriku until the end of the 2006 season. After that, he decided to retire from professional football.
Shinsuke Shimabukuro had a career where he played as a midfielder. He played in both the J2 League and the Japan Football League. He was part of the exciting world of Japanese professional football.
