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Takuya Honda
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-04-17) 17 April 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfield
Youth career
2001–2003 Toko Gakuen High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Hosei University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Shimizu S-Pulse 65 (2)
2011–2013 Kashima Antlers 18 (0)
2013–2016 Shimizu S-Pulse 81 (2)
2017–2020 Montedio Yamagata 121 (1)
2021–2022 FC Gifu 31 (0)
International career
2008 Japan U-23 2 (0)
2011 Japan 2 (0)
Medal record
Shimizu S-Pulse
Runner-up J.League Cup 2008
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2010
Kashima Antlers
Winner J.League Cup 2011
Winner J.League Cup 2012
Representing  Japan
AFC Asian Cup
Gold 2011 Qatar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Takuya Honda (本田 拓也, Honda Takuya, born 17 April 1985) is a Japanese former football player. He was known for playing as a midfielder.

Playing for Clubs in Japan

Takuya Honda started his professional football career after finishing university. He joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2008. He played for Shimizu S-Pulse for three seasons until 2010.

Moving to Kashima Antlers

In 2011, Honda moved to Kashima Antlers. During his time there, he helped the team win the J.League Cup twice. They won in 2011 and again in 2012. He played for Kashima Antlers until 2013.

Returning to Shimizu S-Pulse

Honda returned to Shimizu S-Pulse in 2013. He played for them for another four seasons. After that, he joined Montedio Yamagata in 2017. He played many games for Montedio Yamagata.

Later Career Clubs

Later in his career, Honda played for FC Gifu. He continued to play professional football until 2022. Over his career, he played in over 200 league matches.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Takuya Honda also represented his country, Japan, in football.

Japan Under-23 Team

In August 2008, Honda was chosen to play for the Japan U-23 national team. He played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He played two matches as a defensive midfielder during this important tournament.

Senior National Team

Honda also played for the main Japan national team. He was part of the squad that won the AFC Asian Cup in 2011. This was a big achievement for him and his country. He played two matches for the senior national team.

More About Takuya Honda

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  • Japan National Football Team Database
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  • Profile at Montedio Yamagata

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