Toshihiko Uchiyama facts for kids

Toshihiko Uchiyama is a Japanese football player. He was born on 21 October 1978. He plays as a defender, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Toshihiko Uchiyama currently plays for the team Ventforet Kofu.

Toshihiko Uchiyama's Football Journey

Toshihiko Uchiyama has had a long career playing for different football clubs in Japan. He is known for his role as a defender. Let's look at the teams he has played for.

Playing for Montedio Yamagata

Toshihiko Uchiyama started his professional career with Montedio Yamagata. He joined the team in 1998. At first, he played in the Football League. This was before the J. League 2 was fully established.

From 1999 to 2006, he played for Montedio Yamagata in the J. League 2. The J. League 2 is the second highest division of professional football in Japan. He played many games for them, showing his skills as a defender. He even scored a few goals during his time there.

Time with Vissel Kobe

In 2007, Toshihiko Uchiyama moved to Vissel Kobe. This team played in the J. League 1. The J. League 1 is the top professional football league in Japan. Playing in J. League 1 meant he was competing against some of the best players in the country.

He played for Vissel Kobe for three seasons, from 2007 to 2009. During this time, he continued to be a strong defender.

Joining Ventforet Kofu

After his time with Vissel Kobe, Toshihiko Uchiyama joined Ventforet Kofu in 2010. This team also plays in the J. League 2. He continued his career there, adding to his many years of experience in Japanese football.

Career Statistics Overview

Throughout his career, Toshihiko Uchiyama has played in many matches. These statistics show how many games he played and how many goals he scored for each team.