Takahiro Masukawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Takahiro Masukawa | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 8, 1979 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Himeji, Hyogo, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Kotogaoka High School | |||||||||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2001 | Osaka University of Commerce | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Avispa Fukuoka | 54 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2013 | Nagoya Grampus | 240 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Vissel Kobe | 48 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 34 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 399 | (17) | ||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2018 season | ||||||||||||||||
Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro, born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played nearly 500 games during his 17-year career. Takahiro is best known for his time with Nagoya Grampus. He played over 250 matches for them between 2005 and 2013. He was a key player when the team won the J1 League title in 2010. That same year, Masukawa was chosen for the J.League Team of the Year. He also played for other teams like Avispa Fukuoka, Vissel Kobe, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, and Kyoto Sanga FC. He announced his retirement from football in 2021.
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Takahiro Masukawa: A Football Star
Takahiro Masukawa was a talented Japanese football player. He was known for being a strong defender. He played for many different clubs during his long career.
Early Days and First Steps
Takahiro Masukawa was born on November 8, 1979, in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. He started his football journey in high school. After that, he played for Osaka University of Commerce. His professional career began in 2003 with Avispa Fukuoka. He played 54 games for them over two seasons.
Shining at Nagoya Grampus
In 2005, Takahiro joined Nagoya Grampus. This was where he spent most of his career. He played for Nagoya Grampus for nine seasons, until 2013. During his time there, he played 240 league games. He helped the team become one of the best in Japan. In 2010, Nagoya Grampus won the J1 League title. This was a huge achievement for the club and for Takahiro. He was also recognized for his great play that year. He was named to the J.League Team of the Year.
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Nagoya Grampus, Takahiro continued to play. He joined Vissel Kobe in 2014, playing for two seasons. Then, he moved to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in 2016. He helped them win the J2 League title in 2016. His last club was Kyoto Sanga FC, where he played from 2018 to 2019. Takahiro Masukawa officially retired from professional football in 2021. He played a total of 399 league games in his career.
Amazing Achievements
Takahiro Masukawa had a very successful football career. He won several important titles with his teams. He also received a special award for his individual performance.
Team Trophies
- J1 League: Takahiro won Japan's top football league, the J1 League, with Nagoya Grampus in 2010.
- Japanese Super Cup: He also won the Japanese Super Cup with Nagoya Grampus in 2011. This match is played between the J1 League champion and the Emperor's Cup winner.
- J2 League: With Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, he won the J2 League title in 2016. This helped his team get promoted to the J1 League.
Personal Awards
- J.League Best Eleven: In 2010, Takahiro Masukawa was chosen as one of the best players in the league. This award is called the J.League Best Eleven. It means he was one of the top 11 players in the J1 League that year.
More About Takahiro
You can find more information about Takahiro Masukawa through these links:
- Takahiro Masukawa at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Profile at Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
- Profile at Kyoto Sanga FC
See also
In Spanish: Takahiro Masukawa para niños
