Yasuaki Okamoto facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yasuaki Okamoto | ||
| Date of birth | April 9, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2006 | Luther Gakuin High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2013 | Consadole Sapporo | 147 | (18) |
| 2014–2017 | Roasso Kumamoto | 78 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 February 2018 | |||
Yasuaki Okamoto (岡本 賢明, Okamoto Yasuaki, born April 9, 1988 in Kumamoto City) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder, a position in football that helps both defend and attack. Okamoto is well-known for his time playing for clubs like Consadole Sapporo and Roasso Kumamoto.
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Who is Yasuaki Okamoto?
Yasuaki Okamoto was born on April 9, 1988, in Kumamoto City, Japan. He grew up loving football, which is also known as soccer. He decided to make it his career.
Starting His Football Journey
Okamoto began his football journey in high school. From 2004 to 2006, he played for Luther Gakuin High School. This is where he developed his skills as a midfielder.
Playing for Consadole Sapporo
After high school, Okamoto joined his first professional club, Consadole Sapporo, in 2007. He played for this team for seven years, until 2013. During his time with Consadole Sapporo, he played in 147 games. He also scored 18 goals for the team. He helped them in both the J1 League and J2 League. The J1 League is the top football league in Japan. The J2 League is the second division.
Moving to Roasso Kumamoto
In 2014, Yasuaki Okamoto moved to Roasso Kumamoto. This club is based in his hometown of Kumamoto. He played for Roasso Kumamoto from 2014 to 2017. He played in 78 games for this team and scored 6 goals. He spent four seasons playing in the J2 League with them.
Okamoto's Career Highlights
Throughout his professional career, Yasuaki Okamoto played in many important matches. He was known for his hard work in the midfield. He helped his teams by both creating scoring chances and defending against opponents. In total, he played 225 league games and scored 24 goals. He also played in cup competitions, bringing his total games to 241 with 27 goals.
See also
In Spanish: Yasuaki Okamoto para niños
