Takahito Chiba facts for kids
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| Full name | Takahito Chiba | |||||||||
| Date of birth | November 7, 1984 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Monbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Aomori Yamada High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 2003–2008 | Cerezo Osaka | 36 | (1) | |||||||
| 2006 | →Consadole Sapporo (loan) | 18 | (0) | |||||||
| 2010–2011 | ReinMeer Aomori | |||||||||
| Total | 54 | (1) | ||||||||
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Takahito Chiba (千葉 貴仁, Chiba Takahito, born November 7, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender. This means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Early Life and Career Start
Takahito Chiba was born on November 7, 1984, in Monbetsu, a city in Hokkaido, Japan. He started his football journey in high school. From 2000 to 2002, he played for Aomori Yamada High School. This is where he developed his skills as a young player.
Joining Professional Teams
After high school, Takahito Chiba became a professional football player. His first big team was Cerezo Osaka. He joined them in 2003 and stayed until 2008. During his time at Cerezo Osaka, he played in 36 games and scored 1 goal.
Loan to Consadole Sapporo
In 2006, Takahito Chiba went on loan to another team. He played for Consadole Sapporo. A "loan" means a player temporarily moves to another club. He played 18 games for Consadole Sapporo that year. After his loan, he returned to Cerezo Osaka.
Later Career
After leaving Cerezo Osaka, Takahito Chiba continued his career. From 2010 to 2011, he played for ReinMeer Aomori. This team is also based in Japan. He played many games throughout his career. In total, he played 54 games and scored 1 goal.
Career Highlights
Takahito Chiba was part of the Cerezo Osaka team that reached the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2003. The Emperor's Cup is a major football tournament in Japan. Reaching the final is a big achievement for any team.
