Taiki Maekawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Taiki Maekawa | ||
| Date of birth | July 22, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Shimizu Commercial High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Honda | ||
| 2001–2002 | Vegalta Sendai | 0 | (0) |
| 2003–2006 | Sony Sendai | 34 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Taiki Maekawa (前川 大樹, Maekawa Taiki, born July 22, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented goalkeeper. He played for several teams in Japan during his career.
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Taiki Maekawa's Football Journey
Taiki Maekawa was born in Numazu, Japan, on July 22, 1979. He loved football from a young age. He became a goalkeeper, which is a special position in football. After finishing high school at Shimizu Commercial High School, he started his professional career.
Starting His Career with Honda FC
In 1998, Taiki Maekawa joined Honda FC. This team played in the Japan Football League. This was a big step for him. By the year 2000, he was playing in many matches. He was the team's main goalkeeper.
Moving to Vegalta Sendai
In 2001, Maekawa moved to Vegalta Sendai. This club played in the J2 League. He played one match in the Emperor's Cup. This is a major football tournament in Japan. However, he did not play in many J2 League games. Another goalkeeper, Norio Takahashi, often played instead.
In 2002, Vegalta Sendai moved up to the J1 League. This is the top football league in Japan. Even though the team was promoted, Maekawa still found it hard to play regularly. Other goalkeepers like Norio Takahashi and Kiyomitsu Kobari were chosen more often.
Playing for Sony Sendai FC
In 2003, Taiki Maekawa made another move. He joined Sony Sendai FC. This team was also in the Japan Football League. He played for Sony Sendai FC until the end of the 2006 season. After that, he decided to stop playing professional football.
