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Shunsuke Maeda
前田 俊介
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Personal information
Full name Shunsuke Maeda
Date of birth (1986-06-09) June 9, 1986 (age 39)
Place of birth Sakurai, Nara, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Okinawa SV
Number 11
Youth career
2002–2004 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 45 (7)
2007–2011 Oita Trinita 74 (11)
2010 FC Tokyo (loan) 6 (0)
2012–2015 Consadole Sapporo 89 (9)
2016–2017 Gainare Tottori 41 (5)
2018–2022 Okinawa SV 34 (8)
Total 289 (40)
International career
2005 Japan U-20 2 (1)
Medal record
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2023

Shunsuke Maeda (born June 9, 1986) is a Japanese football player. He played as a forward during his career. After retiring as a player, he became a coach. He was an assistant manager for Japan Football League club Okinawa SV. Later, he joined Diablossa Takeda FC as a top coach in January 2023.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Representing His Country

In June 2005, Shunsuke Maeda was chosen to play for the Japan U-20 national team. This team is for players under 20 years old. He played in the 2005 World Youth Championship. This is a big tournament for young football players from around the world.

During this championship, Maeda played in two matches. He also scored one goal against the Australian team.

Shunsuke Maeda's Club Career

Starting at Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Shunsuke Maeda began his professional football journey with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He played for them from 2005 to 2007. During his time there, he played in 45 games and scored 7 goals.

Moving to Oita Trinita

After Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Maeda joined Oita Trinita. He played for this club from 2007 to 2011. He was a key player, appearing in 74 matches and scoring 11 goals.

In 2008, he helped Oita Trinita win the J.League Cup. This was a big achievement for the team.

Loan to FC Tokyo

In 2010, while still with Oita Trinita, Maeda also played for FC Tokyo on a loan. A loan means he played for them for a short time. He played in 6 games for FC Tokyo.

Playing for Consadole Sapporo

From 2012 to 2015, Shunsuke Maeda played for Consadole Sapporo. He had a busy time there, playing in 89 matches and scoring 9 goals.

Time at Gainare Tottori

Next, he moved to Gainare Tottori, where he played from 2016 to 2017. He played in 41 games and scored 5 goals for this team.

Finishing His Playing Career at Okinawa SV

His last club as a player was Okinawa SV. He played for them from 2018 to 2022. He played in 34 matches and scored 8 goals before retiring from playing.

Coaching Career

From Player to Coach

After a long career as a player, Shunsuke Maeda decided to become a coach. He wanted to share his knowledge and experience with new players.

He worked as an assistant manager for Okinawa SV, the same club where he finished his playing career. Then, in January 2023, he took on a new role. He became a top coach for Diablossa Takeda FC.

External Links

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