Toru Kawashima facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 4, 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Japan | ||
| Date of death | January 19, 2024 (aged 53) | ||
| Height | 1.81 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1988 | Konko Daiichi High School | ||
| 1989–1990 | Chukyo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1991–1995 | Gamba Osaka | ||
| 1996–1998 | Otsuka Pharmaceutical | 50 | (0) |
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Toru Kawashima (川島 透, Kawashima Toru) was a Japanese football player. He was born on June 4, 1970, and passed away on January 19, 2024. He played as a goalkeeper for teams like Gamba Osaka and Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
Playing Career
Toru Kawashima was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He started his football journey in high school and then went to Chukyo University. In 1991, he joined a professional football club called Matsushita Electric. This team later became known as Gamba Osaka.
During his time at Gamba Osaka, Toru Kawashima was a goalkeeper. However, he did not play in many games. Other goalkeepers like Kenji Honnami and Hayato Okanaka played more often than him.
In 1996, he moved to another team called Otsuka Pharmaceutical. This team was part of the Japan Football League. At Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Toru Kawashima became the main goalkeeper. He played in many matches during 1996.
In 1997, he started playing less often. He continued with the team until the end of the 1998 season. After that, he decided to retire from playing professional football. He played 50 league games for Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
Later Life
Toru Kawashima passed away on January 19, 2024. He was 53 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Toru Kawashima para niños
