Yasushi Endo facts for kids
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| Full name | Yasushi Endo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 7 April 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sendai, Miyagi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Vegalta Sendai | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001–2006 | Shiogama FC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2022 | Kashima Antlers | 304 | (46) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Vegalta Sendai | 32 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yasushi Endo (遠藤 康, Endō Yasushi, born 7 April 1988 in Sendai, Miyagi) is a talented Japanese footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder for Vegalta Sendai.
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Football Journey
Yasushi Endo started his football journey in his hometown. He was born on April 7, 1988, in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He began playing football at a young age.
Youth Career
From 2001 to 2006, Yasushi Endo played for Shiogama FC. This was where he developed his skills. His time in youth football helped him prepare for a professional career.
Professional Club Career
Yasushi Endo spent most of his professional career with Kashima Antlers. He played for them from 2007 to 2022. During his time there, he played in over 300 games. He scored 46 goals for the club.
In 2022, he moved to Vegalta Sendai. He continues to play for them as an attacking midfielder. By October 2022, he had played 32 games and scored 5 goals for Vegalta Sendai.
Playing for Japan
Yasushi Endo also had a chance to train with the Japanese national team. In May 2015, the coach, Vahid Halilhodžić, invited him to a special training camp. This was an important step in his career.
Big Wins and Awards
Yasushi Endo has won many important titles with his clubs. Most of his wins were with Kashima Antlers.
Club Achievements
- J. League Division 1 (Japan's top football league):
- He won this league four times: in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2016.
- Emperor's Cup (a major Japanese football tournament):
- He won this cup three times: in 2007, 2010, and 2016.
- J. League Cup (another important Japanese cup competition):
- He won this cup three times: in 2011, 2012, and 2015.
- Japanese Super Cup (a match between the league and cup winners):
- He won this cup three times: in 2009, 2010, and 2017.
- Suruga Bank Championship (a match between Japanese and South American cup winners):
- He won this championship twice: in 2012 and 2013.
- AFC Champions League (Asia's biggest club competition):
- He won this prestigious title once: in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Yasushi Endō para niños
