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) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1997 | Kotogaoka High School | |||||||||||||||
| 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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Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro, born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He was a strong defender who played almost 500 games in his 17-year career. He is best known for playing with Nagoya Grampus, where he appeared over 250 times between 2005 and 2013. He helped Nagoya Grampus win the J1 League title in 2010. That same year, he was also chosen for the J.League Team of the Year. Masukawa also played for other teams like Avispa Fukuoka, Vissel Kobe, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, and Kyoto Sanga FC before he retired in 2021.
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Early Life and Career Start
Growing Up and High School Football
Takahiro Masukawa was born on November 8, 1979, in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. From 1995 to 1997, he played for Kotogaoka High School.
College and First Professional Club
After high school, Masukawa went to Osaka University of Commerce. He played football there from 1998 to 2001. In 2003, he joined his first professional team, Avispa Fukuoka. He played for them for two seasons, from 2003 to 2004.
Playing for Nagoya Grampus
Joining the Team
In 2005, Takahiro Masukawa moved to Nagoya Grampus. This was a big step in his career. He quickly became a key player for the team. He stayed with Nagoya Grampus for nine seasons.
Winning the J1 League Title
Masukawa was a very important part of the Nagoya Grampus team. In 2010, his team won the J1 League title. This is the top football league in Japan. It was a huge achievement for the club and for Masukawa.
Personal Achievements
Because of his great performance in 2010, Masukawa received a special award. He was named to the J.League Team of the Year. This means he was one of the best 11 players in the entire league that season. He also helped Nagoya Grampus finish second in the J1 League in 2011.
Later Career and Retirement
Moving to Other Clubs
After leaving Nagoya Grampus in 2013, Masukawa continued his career. He played for Vissel Kobe from 2014 to 2015. Then, he joined Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. He helped them win the J2 League title in 2016.
Final Years and Retirement
His last club was Kyoto Sanga FC, where he played from 2018 to 2019. Takahiro Masukawa officially announced his retirement from professional football in 2021. He played a total of 399 league games and scored 17 goals throughout his career.
Honours and Awards
Individual Awards
- J.League Best Eleven - 2010
Team Achievements
- Nagoya Grampus
- J1 League - 2010
- Japanese Super Cup - 2011
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
- J2 League - 2016
See also
In Spanish: Takahiro Masukawa para niños
