Tomi Shimomura facts for kids

Tomi Shimomura (下村 東美, Shimomura Tomi, born December 18, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder for several teams in Japan.

Tomi Shimomura's Football Journey

Tomi Shimomura was born on December 18, 1980, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He grew up loving football and played for his high school team, Sapporo Daiichi High School, from 1996 to 1998. After high school, he continued to play football at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences from 1999 to 2002.

Playing for Top Clubs

Tomi Shimomura started his professional football career in 2003. He joined Cerezo Osaka, a team in Japan's top league, the J1 League. He played for Cerezo Osaka for four seasons, from 2003 to 2006. During his time there, he played in 73 games and scored 3 goals.

After leaving Cerezo Osaka, Tomi moved to JEF United Chiba in 2007. He played there for three seasons until 2009. He was a key player, appearing in 84 matches and scoring 1 goal.

Later Career and Retirement

In 2010, Tomi Shimomura joined Montedio Yamagata, where he played for two years. He then moved to Shonan Bellmare in 2012, playing for them until 2013. His final professional club was Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2014.

Throughout his career, Tomi Shimomura played in a total of 239 league games. He scored 6 goals during his time as a professional footballer. He was known for his role as a midfielder, helping his teams both defend and attack.

Career Statistics

Here's a look at Tomi Shimomura's performance in different football competitions:

See also

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