Takahiro Futagawa facts for kids
Futagawa with Gamba Osaka in 2010
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| Full name | Takahiro Futagawa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kagoshima, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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FC Tiamo Hirakata (manager) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996–1998 | Gamba Osaka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2016 | Gamba Osaka | 430 | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | →Gamba Osaka U-23 (loan) | 10 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Tokyo Verdy | 22 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Tochigi SC | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | FC Tiamo Hirakata | 27 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 491 | (54) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006 | Japan | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2023– | Tiamo Hirakata | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of the 2022 season ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 October 2006 |
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Takahiro Futagawa is a famous Japanese football player who played for many years. He was born on June 27, 1980, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. After a long career playing football, he became a manager for the team FC Tiamo Hirakata.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting with Gamba Osaka
Takahiro Futagawa started his football journey in 1999. He joined the J1 League club Gamba Osaka directly from their youth team. He quickly became an important player for the club. By 2000, he was playing in many matches as an offensive midfielder.
Becoming a Key Player
In 2003, Futagawa was given the special number "10" jersey. This number is often given to the most important creative player on a team. That year, Gamba Osaka finished in 3rd place in the J1 League.
Winning Championships
Futagawa was a central player during a very successful time for Gamba Osaka. In 2005, his team won the J1 League championship for the first time ever. This was a huge moment for the club!
In 2008, Gamba Osaka won the AFC Champions League. This is a big competition for clubs across Asia. They also won the Emperor's Cup that year. In 2009, they won the Emperor's Cup again. This period was known as a "golden era" for Gamba Osaka.
Challenges and Comebacks
After 2011, Gamba Osaka faced some tough times. In 2012, the team finished near the bottom of the J1 League. This meant they were "relegated" to the J2 League, which is the second division of Japanese football.
Futagawa stayed with Gamba Osaka. In 2013, they won the J2 League championship and were promoted back to J1. In 2014, Gamba Osaka had an amazing year. They won all three major titles in Japan: the J1 League, the J.League Cup, and the Emperor's Cup.
Later Career and Retirement
After 2014, Futagawa played less often for Gamba Osaka. In 2016, he moved to Tokyo Verdy, another J2 League club. He played more matches there for a while. Later, he also played for Tochigi SC and FC Tiamo Hirakata.
In 2022, after 23 years as a professional football player, Takahiro Futagawa decided to retire. He had a very long and successful career.
Playing for Japan
Takahiro Futagawa also played for the Japan national football team. He made his debut for the national team on August 4, 2006, in a match against Ghana.
Becoming a Manager
After retiring as a player, Takahiro Futagawa started a new chapter in his football career. On November 20, 2022, he was appointed as the manager of FC Tiamo Hirakata. This is the same club where he finished his playing career. He now leads the team from the sidelines.
Major Achievements
Takahiro Futagawa won many important titles during his career:
- AFC Champions League: 2008
- Pan-Pacific Championship: 2008
- J1 League: 2005, 2014
- J2 League: 2013
- Emperor's Cup: 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015
- J.League Cup: 2007, 2014
- Japanese Super Cup: 2007
See also
In Spanish: Takahiro Futagawa para niños
