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Shunsuke Iwanuma
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Personal information
Date of birth (1988-06-02) June 2, 1988 (age 37)
Place of birth Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Nagano Parceiro
Number 6
Youth career
2004–2006 Maebashi Ikuei High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Consadole Sapporo 89 (1)
2013–2015 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 94 (3)
2016 Kyoto Sanga FC 9 (1)
2017– AC Nagano Parceiro
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2017

Shunsuke Iwanuma (岩沼 俊介, Iwanuma Shunsuke, born June 2, 1988) is a talented Japanese football player. He was born on June 2, 1988, and plays as a defender. Currently, he plays for the team Nagano Parceiro.

Meet Shunsuke Iwanuma: A Football Defender

Shunsuke Iwanuma is known for his skills as a defender on the football field. Defenders are super important players who help protect their team's goal. They try to stop the other team from scoring.

His Early Days in Football

Shunsuke Iwanuma started his football journey when he was younger. From 2004 to 2006, he played for Maebashi Ikuei High School. This was where he began to develop his skills and passion for the sport.

Playing for Professional Teams

After high school, Shunsuke Iwanuma joined several professional football clubs in Japan.

Playing for Consadole Sapporo

From 2007 to 2012, Shunsuke played for Consadole Sapporo. He played in both the J2 League and the J1 League, which are top football leagues in Japan. During his time there, he played in 89 games and scored 1 goal.

Playing for Matsumoto Yamaga FC

Next, Shunsuke moved to Matsumoto Yamaga FC, where he played from 2013 to 2015. He continued to play in the J2 League and later the J1 League. He was a key player for this team, appearing in 94 games and scoring 3 goals.

Playing for Kyoto Sanga FC

In 2016, Shunsuke Iwanuma played for Kyoto Sanga FC. This was a shorter period, but he still contributed to the team. He played in 9 games and scored 1 goal during his time there.

Playing for AC Nagano Parceiro

Since 2017, Shunsuke Iwanuma has been playing for AC Nagano Parceiro. He continues to be an important part of their team, using his experience as a defender to help them in their matches.

What a Defender Does

A defender's main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. They work closely with the goalkeeper and other defenders to create a strong defense. Defenders need to be good at tackling, heading the ball, and passing. They also need to be very aware of what's happening on the field. Shunsuke Iwanuma's long career shows he is very good at this important role!

External links

  • Profile at Nagano Parceiro
  • Profile at Consadole Sapporo
  • Shunsuke Iwanuma at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).

See also

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