Toru Hasegawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Toru Hasegawa | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | December 11, 1988 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Seto, Aichi, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Tokushima Vortis | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| –2000 | Seto SSC | |||||||||||||||
| 2001–2006 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011– | Tokushima Vortis | 127 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
Toru Hasegawa (長谷川 徹, Hasegawa Tōru, born December 11, 1988) is a Japanese footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Tokushima Vortis. A goalkeeper's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Toru Hasegawa: A Goalkeeper's Journey
Toru Hasegawa is a skilled Japanese football player. He has spent many years playing professional football. He is known for his role as a goalkeeper, a very important position on any football team.
Early Days and Youth Football
Toru Hasegawa was born on December 11, 1988, in Seto, Aichi, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. From 2001 to 2006, he was part of the youth team for Nagoya Grampus Eight. This is where he learned many of the skills he uses today.
Playing for Nagoya Grampus
Toru Hasegawa began his professional career with Nagoya Grampus in 2007. He played for this team until 2011. During his time there, Nagoya Grampus had some great successes.
- They won the J1 League championship in 2010.
- They were runners-up in the J1 League in 2011.
- They also reached the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2009.
Even though he was a young player, being part of these successful teams helped him gain valuable experience.
Time with Tokushima Vortis
In 2011, Toru Hasegawa joined Tokushima Vortis. He has been a key player for this club ever since. He has played in many matches for Tokushima Vortis, showing his dedication and skill as a goalkeeper. He has helped the team in both the J1 League and J2 League.
What Does a Goalkeeper Do?
A goalkeeper is a special player in football. Their main job is to protect their team's goal. They are the only players allowed to use their hands to touch the ball during open play, but only inside their own penalty area.
- They try to save shots from the opposing team.
- They also help organize the defense.
- Goalkeepers need to be brave, have quick reflexes, and be good at communicating with their teammates.
External Links
You can find more information about Toru Hasegawa online:
- Profile at Tokushima Vortis
- Toru Hasegawa at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Toru Hasegawa para niños
