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Toru Hasegawa
長谷川 徹
Personal information
Full name Toru Hasegawa
Date of birth (1988-12-11) December 11, 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Seto, Aichi, Japan
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Tokushima Vortis
Number 31
Youth career
2001–2006 Nagoya Grampus Eight Youth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Nagoya Grampus 1 (0)
2011– Tokushima Vortis 127 (0)
Honours
Nagoya Grampus
Winner J1 League 2010
Runner-up J1 League 2011
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2009
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 December 2018.
† Appearances (Goals).

Toru Hasegawa (長谷川 徹, Hasegawa Tōru, born December 11, 1988) is a Japanese footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Tokushima Vortis.

Toru Hasegawa was born on December 11, 1988, in Seto, Aichi, Japan. He is known for his skills as a goalkeeper in professional football. Standing at 1.87 meters (about 6 feet 2 inches) tall, he has played for two main clubs during his career: Nagoya Grampus and Tokushima Vortis.

Early Football Journey

Toru Hasegawa started his football journey when he was young. From 2001 to 2006, he was part of the youth team at Nagoya Grampus Eight. This is where he learned many important skills and developed his talent as a goalkeeper. Playing in a youth academy helped him prepare for a professional career in football.

Professional Career

After his time in the youth system, Toru Hasegawa began playing professionally. He joined Nagoya Grampus, a well-known club in Japan, and later moved to Tokushima Vortis.

Time at Nagoya Grampus

Toru Hasegawa joined Nagoya Grampus in 2007. He was with the team until 2011. During his time there, he helped the club achieve great success. In 2010, his team won the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan. The next year, in 2011, they finished as runners-up in the same league. They also reached the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2009.

Moving to Tokushima Vortis

In 2011, Toru Hasegawa moved to Tokushima Vortis. He has been a key player for this club ever since. As a goalkeeper, he has played in many matches, helping his team in the J2 League and sometimes in the J1 League. He has made over 127 appearances for Tokushima Vortis, showing his dedication and skill on the field.

Achievements

Toru Hasegawa has achieved several notable things in his football career:

  • J1 League Winner: He won the J1 League with Nagoya Grampus in 2010.
  • J1 League Runner-up: He was part of the team that finished second in the J1 League in 2011.
  • Emperor's Cup Runner-up: His team reached the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2009.

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