Shota Matsuhashi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shota Matsuhashi | ||
| Date of birth | August 3, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Kunimi High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2007 | Oita Trinita | 118 | (13) |
| 2008–2009 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Roasso Kumamoto | 38 | (8) |
| 2012–2013 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 20 | (3) |
| Total | 189 | (25) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shota Matsuhashi (松橋 章太, Matsuhashi Shota, born August 3, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he focused on scoring goals for his team.
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Shota Matsuhashi's Football Journey
Shota Matsuhashi had an exciting career playing for several Japanese football clubs. Let's explore his journey through the different teams he played for.
Starting Strong at Oita Trinita
After finishing high school, Shota Matsuhashi joined Oita Trinita in 2001. This team was part of the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football division.
In his first year, Shota played in many games as a forward. The team did very well in 2002, winning the J2 League championship! This meant Oita Trinita got to move up to the J1 League, the top division in Japan. However, Shota didn't get to play as much during that championship season.
By 2006, Shota was playing a lot more and scored 10 goals for his team. In 2007, his younger brother, Masaru Matsuhashi, also joined Oita Trinita. Even though Shota had a great 2006 season, his chances to play became fewer in 2007 because another player, Masato Yamazaki, was often chosen to play instead.
Moving to Vissel Kobe
In 2008, Shota Matsuhashi moved to a new team called Vissel Kobe. This team was also in the J1 League. He scored his first goal for Vissel Kobe on March 14, 2009, in a game against Kawasaki Frontale.
Playing for Roasso Kumamoto
In 2010, Shota joined Roasso Kumamoto, a team in the J2 League. He played his first game for them on March 7, 2010, against JEF United. Just one week later, on March 14, 2010, he scored his first goal for Roasso Kumamoto in the 59th minute of the game.
Shota was a regular player for Roasso Kumamoto in 2010. However, he didn't get to play much during the 2011 season.
Finishing His Career at V-Varen Nagasaki
In 2012, Shota Matsuhashi moved to his local team, V-Varen Nagasaki. This team was in the Japan Football League, which is a lower division. V-Varen Nagasaki won the championship in the 2012 season and was promoted to the J2 League.
Sadly, Shota didn't play much during the 2013 season. At the end of 2013, he decided to retire from playing professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Shota Matsuhashi para niños
