Tatsuya Masushima facts for kids
Masushima with Kashiwa Reysol in 2014
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| Full name | Tatsuya Masushima | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | April 22, 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chiba, Chiba, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Shibuya City FC (manager) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Ichiritsu Funabashi High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | FC Tokyo | 25 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | → Ventforet Kofu (loan) | 25 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | → Kyoto Sanga FC (loan) | 32 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 46 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | 115 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Vegalta Sendai (loan) | 22 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | → JEF United Chiba (loan) | 54 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003–2005 | Japan U-20 | 12 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Shibuya City FC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tatsuya Masushima (増嶋 竜也, Masushima Tatsuya, born April 22, 1985) is a Japanese football manager and former player. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He is currently the manager of Shibuya City FC.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Football Days
Tatsuya Masushima started his football journey playing for Ichiritsu Funabashi High School from 2001 to 2003. After high school, he joined his first professional club, FC Tokyo, in 2004. He played there for a few seasons, gaining experience as a young defender.
Moving to Different Clubs
During his career, Masushima played for several different teams. He was loaned to Ventforet Kofu in 2007 and then to Kyoto Sanga FC in 2008. These loans helped him get more playing time and develop his skills. He later joined Kyoto Sanga FC permanently.
Success with Kashiwa Reysol
One of the most successful parts of Masushima's career was with Kashiwa Reysol. He joined them in 2011 and stayed until 2019. During his time there, the team won some big championships. They won the J1 League in 2011, the Emperor's Cup in 2012, and the J.League Cup in 2013. He was a key player in these victories.
Later Career and Retirement
After Kashiwa Reysol, Masushima also played on loan for Vegalta Sendai in 2017. He then moved to JEF United Chiba, first on loan in 2018 and then permanently in 2020. He played for JEF United Chiba until December 2020, when he decided to retire from playing professional football.
National Team Experience
Representing Japan's Youth Teams
Tatsuya Masushima also had the chance to play for Japan's national youth teams. He was part of the Japan U-20 national team. In June 2005, he was chosen to play in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. This is a big tournament for young players from all over the world.
World Youth Championship Performance
At the 2005 World Youth Championship, Masushima played in all four matches for Japan. He played as a center back, which is a very important defensive position. His team reached the Round of 16 in the tournament.
Becoming a Manager
Starting a New Chapter
After retiring as a player, Tatsuya Masushima decided to stay in football but in a new role: as a manager. On January 8, 2023, he officially became the manager of Shibuya City FC. This means he is now in charge of coaching the team and making decisions about how they play.
Managerial Achievements
As a manager, Masushima has already achieved some success. In 2024, his team, Shibuya City FC, finished as the runner-up in the Tokyo Prefectural League Division 1. This shows his potential as a coach and leader.
Personal Life
Tatsuya Masushima is married to Reiko Shiota, who is a famous badminton player. They got married on September 30, 2012.
Honours and Awards
Player Achievements
- J.League Cup: 2004 (with FC Tokyo)
- J1 League: 2011 (with Kashiwa Reysol)
- Emperor's Cup: 2012 (with Kashiwa Reysol)
- Japanese Super Cup: 2012 (with Kashiwa Reysol)
- J.League Cup: 2013 (with Kashiwa Reysol)
- Suruga Bank Championship: 2014 (with Kashiwa Reysol)
Manager Achievements
- Tokyo Prefectural League Division 1 Runner-up: 2024 (with Shibuya City FC)
More About Tatsuya Masushima
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- Tatsuya Masushima at Kashiwa Reysol
See also
In Spanish: Tatsuya Masushima para niños
