Takahiro Yodogawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Takahiro Yodogawa | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1951 | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1968 | Ashiya High School | ||
| 1969–1972 | Waseda University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1981 | Furukawa Electric | 100 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Takahiro Yodogawa (淀川 隆博, Yodogawa Takahiro, born 4 March 1951) is a well-known Japanese football player. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for many years. After his playing career, he became the president of a major Japanese football club, JEF United Ichihara Chiba.
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Takahiro Yodogawa's Early Life and Playing Career
Takahiro Yodogawa was born on March 4, 1951. From a young age, he showed great skill in football, especially as a goalkeeper. He played for Ashiya High School from 1966 to 1968. After high school, he continued to play football at Waseda University from 1969 to 1972.
Professional Football Journey
In 1973, Takahiro Yodogawa joined the professional team Furukawa Electric. He played as their goalkeeper for nine years, until 1981. During his time with Furukawa Electric, he played in 100 matches. As a goalkeeper, his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. He was a very important part of his team's defense.
Leading a Football Club
After he stopped playing professional football, Takahiro Yodogawa continued to be involved in the sport. He took on a new and important role. From 2004 to 2008, he served as the president of the Japanese football club JEF United Ichihara Chiba.
What a Club President Does
As president, Takahiro Yodogawa was in charge of the club's overall operations. This included managing the team, making important decisions about the club's future, and ensuring everything ran smoothly. It's a big responsibility to lead a professional sports team. His experience as a player likely helped him understand the needs of the team and the club.
