Yohei Toyoda facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yohei Toyoda | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Zweigen Kanazawa | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Seiryo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2008 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 33 | (5) |
| 2007–2008 | → Montedio Yamagata (loan) | 52 | (17) |
| 2009–2011 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 21 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | → Sagan Tosu (loan) | 72 | (36) |
| 2012–2021 | Sagan Tosu | 247 | (92) |
| 2018 | → Ulsan Hyundai FC (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 2021 | Tochigi SC | 16 | (3) |
| 2022– | Zweigen Kanazawa | 34 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Japan U-23 | 3 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Japan | 8 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 December 2022, 7:11 (UTC) | |||
Yohei Toyoda (豊田 陽平, Toyoda Yōhei, born 11 April 1985) is a Japanese football player. He was born on April 11, 1985. He plays as a forward. Currently, he plays for Zweigen Kanazawa. He also had the honor of playing for the Japan national team.
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Yohei Toyoda's Club Career
Starting His Professional Journey
After finishing high school, Yohei Toyoda joined a team called Nagoya Grampus Eight. This was in 2004. He played his very first league game on August 21, 2004. His first goal in a league match came on July 23, 2005.
Playing for Different Teams
- In 2007 and 2008, Toyoda played for Montedio Yamagata. He was on a "loan deal," which means he played for them temporarily.
- He helped Montedio Yamagata get promoted to the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
- After that, he permanently moved to another J1 League team, Kyoto Sanga FC, in December 2008.
Time at Sagan Tosu
Toyoda spent many years playing for Sagan Tosu. He was a very important player for them. He scored many goals during his time there.
Loan Spells and New Clubs
- In 2018, he went on loan to Ulsan Hyundai FC in South Korea. However, his time there was short. He played 9 games and scored 2 goals.
- In 2021, he went on another loan to Tochigi SC. He played 16 games and scored 3 goals for them.
- On December 24, 2021, Toyoda officially joined Zweigen Kanazawa. This team plays in the J2 League. He has been playing for them since the 2022 season.
Playing for His Country: Japan National Team
Under-23 National Team
Yohei Toyoda was part of the Japan U-23 national team. He played in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He even scored a goal in a game against Nigeria during the group stage.
Senior National Team
Toyoda also played for the main Japan national team. He represented his country in several matches between 2013 and 2015. He scored one goal for the senior national team.
Achievements and Awards
Team Honors
- EAFF East Asian Cup (1) : 2013
- Yohei Toyoda helped Japan win the East Asian Cup in 2013. This is a competition for national teams in East Asia.
Individual Awards
- J2 League Top Scorer (1) : 2011
- In 2011, he was the player who scored the most goals in the J2 League.
- J.League Best XI (1) : 2012
- In 2012, he was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the J.League. This is a big honor for a football player.
See also
In Spanish: Yōhei Toyoda para niños
