Yuji Rokutan facts for kids
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| Full name | Yuji Rokutan | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1987 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kagoshima, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||
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Current team
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Fujieda MYFC | ||||||||||||
| Number | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Kumamoto Kokufu High School | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 2006–2011 | Avispa Fukuoka | 40 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Vegalta Sendai | 45 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 78 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2020 | → Yokohama FC (loan) | 23 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2021–2025 | Yokohama FC | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2024 | → FC Ryukyu (loan) | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2025– | Fujieda MYFC | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:11, 20 January 2025 (UTC) | |||||||||||||
Yuji Rokutan (六反 勇治, Rokutan Yūji, born April 10, 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper, which means he protects his team's goal. Yuji Rokutan currently plays for Fujieda MYFC. He was born in Kagoshima, Japan.
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Yuji Rokutan's Football Journey
Yuji Rokutan started his professional football career in 2006. He has played for several teams in Japan. A goalkeeper's job is very important. They are the last line of defense for their team.
Early Career and First Clubs
Yuji Rokutan played for Kumamoto Kokufu High School from 2003 to 2005. This was his youth team. After high school, he joined Avispa Fukuoka in 2006. He stayed with this club for six years until 2011.
Moving to New Teams
After Avispa Fukuoka, Yuji Rokutan moved to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2012. He played there for three years. Then, he joined Vegalta Sendai in 2015. He played for Vegalta Sendai for two seasons.
Playing for Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama FC
In 2017, Yuji Rokutan joined Shimizu S-Pulse. He played many games for this team. In 2020, he was loaned to Yokohama FC. A loan means he played for them for a short time. Later, in 2021, he joined Yokohama FC permanently.
Recent Club Moves
In 2024, Yuji Rokutan was loaned to FC Ryukyu. He played a few games there. Now, in 2025, he is playing for Fujieda MYFC. This is his current team.
Playing for Japan
Yuji Rokutan has also been recognized for his skills at the international level.
First Call-Up to the National Team
In May 2015, the coach for the Japan national team, Vahid Halilhodžić, invited him to a training camp. This was a big step for him. Later that year, in August 2015, Yuji Rokutan was officially called up to the senior Japan team. This meant he could play in important games.
World Cup Qualifiers
His first call-up was for matches that were part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. These were important games against teams like Cambodia and Afghanistan. Playing for your country is a great honor for any footballer.
Awards and Achievements
Yuji Rokutan has won some important awards during his career.
- Emperor's Cup: He won the Emperor's Cup in 2013 with Yokohama F. Marinos. This is a major football tournament in Japan.
- J1 League: His team, Yokohama F. Marinos, was also the runner-up in the J1 League in 2013. Being a runner-up means they finished second.
See also
In Spanish: Yuji Rokutan para niños
