Takumi Shimohira facts for kids
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| Full name | Takumi Shimohira | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | October 6, 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Minoh, Osaka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | JEF United Chiba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2006 | Gamba Osaka Youth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Gamba Osaka | 72 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Omiya Ardija | 64 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2018 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 82 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | → JEF United Chiba (loan) | 14 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019– | JEF United Chiba | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Takumi Shimohira (下平 匠, Shimohira Takumi, born October 6, 1988, in Minoh, Osaka) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a left back (a defender on the left side of the field). Takumi Shimohira is currently playing for the club JEF United Chiba.
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Takumi Shimohira: A Football Journey
Takumi Shimohira was born in Minoh, Osaka, Japan, on October 6, 1988. He grew up loving football and started his journey in the sport at a young age. His dedication and talent helped him become a professional player.
Youth Career and Early Days
Takumi Shimohira began his football training with the Gamba Osaka Youth team. He played there from 2001 to 2006, learning important skills. This time helped him prepare for a career in professional football.
Playing for Top Clubs
After his youth career, Takumi Shimohira joined the senior team of Gamba Osaka in 2007. He played for them until 2011. During these years, he played in 72 league games and scored 1 goal.
In 2012, he moved to Omiya Ardija, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be a strong defender, appearing in 64 league matches.
From 2014 to 2018, Takumi Shimohira played for Yokohama F. Marinos. He played 82 league games for this club and scored 4 goals. He was an important part of their defense.
Joining JEF United Chiba
In 2018, Takumi Shimohira joined JEF United Chiba on loan. He quickly made an impact, playing in 14 games and scoring 2 goals. His performance led to him joining the club permanently in 2019. He continues to play for JEF United Chiba.
Winning Trophies
Throughout his career, Takumi Shimohira has helped his teams win several important trophies.
- With Gamba Osaka:
- AFC Champions League in 2008. This is a big competition for clubs in Asia.
- J.League Cup in 2007. This is a major cup competition in Japan.
- Emperor's Cup in 2008 and 2009. This is another important Japanese football tournament.
- Pan-Pacific Championship in 2008.
- With Yokohama F. Marinos:
- He was a runner-up in the J.League Cup in 2018.
- He was also a runner-up in the Emperor's Cup in 2017.
Takumi Shimohira's career shows his dedication and skill as a football player. He has played many games and helped his teams achieve success.
See also
In Spanish: Takumi Shimohira para niños
