Tadatoshi Masuda facts for kids
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| Full name | Tadatoshi Masuda | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | December 25, 1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989–1991 | Shizuoka Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–2000 | Kashima Antlers | 148 | (27) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | FC Tokyo | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | JEF United Ichihara | 14 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Kashiwa Reysol | 47 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Oita Trinita | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 235 | (32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1998 | Japan | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tadatoshi Masuda (born December 25, 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented midfielder who played for several top clubs in Japan. He even played for the Japan national team once.
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Playing Career: Tadatoshi Masuda's Club Journey
Tadatoshi Masuda was born in Shizuoka, Japan, on December 25, 1973. After finishing high school at Shizuoka Gakuen High School, he started his professional football career.
Starting Strong with Kashima Antlers
In 1992, Masuda joined Kashima Antlers, a famous Japanese football club. He made his first appearance in 1994. He quickly became an important player, often playing as an attacking midfielder. He helped the team win many big titles.
- In 1996, Kashima Antlers won the J1 League championship.
- In 1997, they won the J.League Cup.
- They also won the Emperor's Cup in 1997.
Masuda played in 148 games for Kashima Antlers and scored 27 goals. He was a key part of their success during this time.
Facing Challenges and New Teams
In August 1998, Masuda got injured. This made it harder for him to play as much as before. Even after he returned in September 1999, his playing time was limited.
Because of this, he moved to FC Tokyo in June 2000. He played 23 games for them and scored 1 goal. After FC Tokyo, he continued his career with other teams:
- JEF United Ichihara in 2002 (14 games, 2 goals).
- Kashiwa Reysol from 2003 to 2005 (47 games, 2 goals).
- Oita Trinita in 2006 (3 games, 0 goals).
Masuda decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2006 season. Throughout his club career, he played a total of 235 games and scored 32 goals.
National Team Experience: Playing for Japan
Tadatoshi Masuda also had the honor of playing for his country. On February 15, 1998, he made his debut for the Japan national team. This special game was against Australia. He played one game for the national team during his career.
Major Achievements and Awards
Tadatoshi Masuda won several important trophies during his time as a football player, especially with Kashima Antlers.
- J1 League Champion:
- 1996
- 1998
- 2000
- J.League Cup Winner:
- 1997
- 2000
- Emperor's Cup Winner:
- 1997
- 2000
He also helped his teams reach the finals in other competitions, showing his consistent performance.
See also
In Spanish: Tadatoshi Masuda para niños
