Shosuke Katayama facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shosuke Katayama | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Nara, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Kokushikan University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2008 | Nagoya Grampus | 25 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Yokohama FC | 53 | (0) |
| 2010–2019 | Roasso Kumamoto | 256 | (9) |
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Shosuke Katayama (片山 奨典, Katayama Shosuke, born 8 September 1983) is a Japanese former footballer. He played as a defender, a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Katayama spent his career playing for several clubs in Japan, including Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama FC, and Roasso Kumamoto. He retired from professional football at the end of the 2019 season.
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Shosuke Katayama's Football Journey
Shosuke Katayama started his football journey playing for Kokushikan University from 2002 to 2005. While still in university, he also played for the university's football club in the Japan Football League (JFL).
Playing for Nagoya Grampus
After university, Katayama joined Nagoya Grampus, a professional club in Japan's top league, the J1 League. He played for Nagoya Grampus from 2006 to 2008. During his time there, he played in 25 league games and scored 1 goal. He also played in cup competitions, showing his skills as a defender.
Time at Yokohama FC
In 2009, Katayama moved to Yokohama FC, a team in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest professional football division. He quickly became an important player for Yokohama FC. He played in 46 league games in his first season there. He stayed with the club until 2010, playing a total of 53 league matches.
Long Career with Roasso Kumamoto
Later in 2010, Katayama joined Roasso Kumamoto, another team in the J2 League. This move marked the longest part of his professional career. He played for Roasso Kumamoto for nine seasons, from 2010 until his retirement in 2019.
During his time with Roasso Kumamoto, he was a key player in their defense. He played in a remarkable 256 league games for the club, scoring 9 goals. His dedication and consistent performance made him a respected figure at the club.
Retirement from Football
Shosuke Katayama decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2019 season. He had a long and successful career spanning over 13 years in Japanese professional leagues. He was known for his strong defensive play and commitment to his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Shosuke Katayama para niños
