Tatsuya Ikeda facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Tatsuya Ikeda | |||||||||
| Date of birth | May 18, 1988 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Inagawa, Hyōgo, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||
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| Current club | Verspah Oita | |||||||||
| Number | 4 | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Gamba Osaka | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 2007–2011 | Oita Trinita | 26 | (0) | |||||||
| 2012–2015 | Sagawa Printing | 61 | (4) | |||||||
| 2016– | Verspah Oita | |||||||||
| Total | 87 | (4) | ||||||||
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Tatsuya Ikeda (池田 達哉, Ikeda Tatsuya, born May 18, 1988) is a Japanese football player. He was born on May 18, 1988, in Inagawa, Hyōgo, Japan. Tatsuya plays as a defender for the team Verspah Oita.
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Tatsuya Ikeda's Football Journey
Tatsuya Ikeda started his football journey when he was young. He trained with youth teams before becoming a professional player. His hard work helped him join some important clubs in Japan.
Early Career and Youth Teams
From 2004 to 2006, Tatsuya was part of the youth team at Gamba Osaka. This is where he learned many skills. It helped him prepare for playing football at a higher level.
Playing for Oita Trinita
Tatsuya began his professional career in 2007. He joined Oita Trinita, a team in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. He played for Oita Trinita until 2011. During his time there, his team won the 2008 J.League Cup. This was a big achievement for him and his team.
Moving to Other Clubs
After playing for Oita Trinita, Tatsuya moved to Sagawa Printing in 2012. He played there for several years, gaining more experience. In 2016, he joined his current team, Verspah Oita. He continues to play as a key defender for them.
Playing Style and Position
Tatsuya Ikeda plays as a defender. A defender's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They protect their team's goal. Defenders need to be strong, fast, and good at tackling the ball. They also help start attacks from the back.
