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Shūichi Gonda
権田 修一

Gonda with SV Horn in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth	(1989-03-03) 3 March 1989 (age 36)
Place of birth	Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Height	1.87 m
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Shimizu S-Pulse
Number	57
Youth career
1995–2000	Saginuma SC
2001–2006	FC Tokyo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007–2017	FC Tokyo	203	(0)
2016–2017	→ SV Horn (loan)	17	(0)
2017–2018	Sagan Tosu	67	(0)
2019–2021	Portimonense	15	(0)
2021	→ Shimizu S-Pulse (loan)	38	(0)
2022–	Shimizu S-Pulse	89	(0)
National team‡
2008–2009	Japan U20	11	(0)
2011–2012	Japan U23	21	(0)
2010–2022	Japan	38	(0)
Honours Representing  Japan AFC Asian Cup Gold 2011 Qatar Silver 2019 United Arab Emirates
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 February 2023, 16:22 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 December 2022, 12:20 (UTC)

Shūichi Gonda (権田 修一, Gonda Shūichi, born 3 March 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Shimizu S-Pulse. Gonda has also played for the Japan national team. He represented Japan in the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

Shūichi Gonda's Football Journey

Shūichi Gonda started his professional career at FC Tokyo in 2007. He played there for nine years until 2016. During his time with FC Tokyo, he played in 244 matches. He helped his team win four important trophies.

Gonda also played for Japan's national team. He made his first appearance for the senior team on January 6, 2010. This was in a game against Yemen for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifier. He also played many games for Japan's youth teams.

Playing in Europe

In 2016, Gonda decided to try playing football outside Japan. He joined SV Horn in Austria on a loan. This team was owned by another famous Japanese player, Keisuke Honda. Gonda played 17 games for SV Horn.

After his time in Austria, Gonda returned to Japan. He joined Sagan Tosu in 2017 and played there until 2018. Then, he moved to Portugal in 2019. He signed with a Portuguese club called Portimonense.

Return to Japan

In 2021, Gonda came back to Japan. He joined Shimizu S-Pulse on a loan deal. After playing one season, his transfer became permanent. He continues to play as a goalkeeper for Shimizu S-Pulse.

Shūichi Gonda's Achievements

Gonda has won several awards and trophies throughout his career.

With FC Tokyo

• J. League Division 2: 2011 (This means his team won the second division league title.)
• Emperor's Cup: 2011 (A major knockout cup competition in Japan.)
• J. League Cup: 2009 (Another important cup competition.)
• Suruga Bank Championship: 2010 (A championship game between the winners of the J.League Cup and the Copa Sudamericana.)

With Japan National Team

• AFC Asian Cup: 2011 (Japan won the top football tournament in Asia.)
• AFC Asian Cup: runner-up 2019 (Japan reached the final but finished second.)
• EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013 (A regional tournament for East Asian countries.)

Individual Awards

• AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2019 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the tournament.)
• J2 League Best XI: 2023 (He was selected as one of the best 11 players in the J2 League.)

Images for kids

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  Gonda with SV Horn in 2016

See also

In Spanish: Shūichi Gonda para niños