Shu Abe facts for kids
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| Full name | Shu Abe | |||||||||
| Date of birth | June 7, 1984 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2003–2006 | Ryutsu Keizai University | |||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 2007–2009 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | (0) | |||||||
| 2009–2010 | Avispa Fukuoka | 20 | (0) | |||||||
| 2011–2012 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 28 | (1) | |||||||
| 2013 | FC Machida Zelvia | 17 | (3) | |||||||
| Total | 67 | (4) | ||||||||
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Shu Abe (阿部 嵩, Abe Shū, born June 7, 1984) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was born in Osaka, Japan. Shu Abe played as a midfielder, which means he helped both defend his team's goal and attack the opponent's goal. He was especially good at playing in a defensive role in the middle of the field.
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Early Life and College Football
Shu Abe started his football journey in Japan. From 2003 to 2006, he played for Ryutsu Keizai University. During this time, he also played for the university's football club, Ryutsu Keizai University FC, in the Japan Football League. This league is a step below the professional J.League. He played a few games there, gaining experience before turning professional.
Professional Career
Shu Abe played for several professional football clubs in Japan.
Kashiwa Reysol
He joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2007. This team plays in the top division of Japanese football, the J1 League. He played for Kashiwa Reysol until 2009. During his time there, he played in a few league games and also in the J.League Cup. In 2008, his team was a runner-up in the Emperor's Cup, a major football tournament in Japan.
Avispa Fukuoka
In 2009, Shu Abe moved to Avispa Fukuoka. This club played in the J2 League, which is the second division. He played more regularly for Avispa Fukuoka, appearing in 17 league games in 2009. He stayed with the team until 2010.
Zweigen Kanazawa
After Avispa Fukuoka, Shu Abe joined Zweigen Kanazawa in 2011. He played for this club for two seasons, until 2012. He had a good run here, playing in 28 league games and scoring one goal.
FC Machida Zelvia
His last professional club was FC Machida Zelvia in 2013. He played 17 games for them and scored 3 goals. After this season, he retired from professional football.
Career Summary
Throughout his career, Shu Abe played a total of 67 professional games and scored 4 goals. He was a dedicated midfielder who contributed to his teams in various Japanese leagues.
