Takashi Kitano facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Takashi Kitano | ||
| Date of birth | October 4, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Gainare Tottori | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Hokkai High School | ||
| 2001–2002 | Sapporo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2009 | Albirex Niigata | 124 | (0) |
| 2010–2014 | Omiya Ardija | 134 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Cerezo Osaka U-23 (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2017 | Yokohama FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2018– | Gainare Tottori | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2019 | |||
Takashi Kitano (北野 貴之, Kitano Takashi, born October 4, 1982) is a Japanese football (soccer) player. He is known for playing as a goalkeeper. Takashi Kitano was born in Sapporo, Japan. He has played for several clubs throughout his career. These include Albirex Niigata and Omiya Ardija. He currently plays for Gainare Tottori.
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Takashi Kitano's Football Journey
Takashi Kitano started his football journey when he was young. He played for his high school team, Hokkai High School. After that, he continued playing at Sapporo University. These early years helped him develop his skills. They prepared him for a professional career in football.
Becoming a Professional Goalkeeper
In 2003, Takashi Kitano joined his first professional club, Albirex Niigata. He played there for seven years. As a goalkeeper, his main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. This means he needs to be quick and have good reflexes. He also needs to be a strong leader on the field.
Playing for Different Clubs
After his time at Albirex Niigata, Takashi Kitano moved to Omiya Ardija in 2010. He played for this club for five years. During his career, he has mostly played in Japan's top football leagues. These are the J1 League and J2 League. He also had a short time with Cerezo Osaka and Yokohama FC.
His Role as a Goalkeeper
A goalkeeper is a very important player on a football team. They are the only players allowed to use their hands within their own penalty area. Takashi Kitano has played many matches throughout his career. He has helped his teams defend their goal. Goalkeepers rarely score goals. Their main focus is on preventing them.
Career Statistics Overview
Takashi Kitano has played in many official matches. These include league games, cup competitions, and league cup games. He has played over 300 matches in total. This shows his long and dedicated career in professional football.
- League Matches: He played 265 league games.
- Cup Matches: He played 18 Emperor's Cup matches.
- League Cup Matches: He played 29 J.League Cup matches.
These numbers show his consistent presence on the field. He has been a reliable player for his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Takashi Kitano para niños
