Toshimasa Toba facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Toshimasa Toba | ||
| Date of birth | July 16, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Aichi, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1993 | Chukyo University Chukyo High School | ||
| 1994–1997 | Juntendo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2003 | Mito HollyHock | 151 | (4) |
| Total | 151 | (4) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Toshimasa Toba (鳥羽 俊正, Toba Toshimasa, born July 16, 1975) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender for the team Mito HollyHock.
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Toshimasa Toba's Football Journey
Toshimasa Toba was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on July 16, 1975. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Juntendo University, he began his professional career.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1998, Toshimasa Toba joined a football club called Mito HollyHock. At that time, the club was part of the Japan Football League. This was a major league for football teams in Japan.
Playing as a Defender
From his very first season, Toba played many games as a defender. A defender is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was a key player for his team.
Moving Up to J2 League
In 2000, his team, Mito HollyHock, achieved a big goal. They were promoted to the J2 League. This meant they moved up to a higher and more competitive football league in Japan.
His Time at Mito HollyHock
Toba continued to play regularly for Mito HollyHock until 2002. He was an important part of the team's defense. In 2003, he played fewer games. At the end of the 2003 season, Toshimasa Toba decided to retire from playing professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Toshimasa Toba para niños
