Yuki Fukaya facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 August 1982 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre back | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | Hannan University | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2005–2009 | Oita Trinita | 140 | (7) | |||||||
| 2010–2012 | Omiya Ardija | 63 | (7) | |||||||
| 2013 | Oita Trinita | 4 | (0) | |||||||
| 2014–2015 | FC Gifu | 13 | (0) | |||||||
| 2016–2017 | Ehime FC | 20 | (0) | |||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 February 2018 | ||||||||||
Yuki Fukaya (深谷 友基, Fukaya Yūki, born 1 August 1982 in Okazaki, Aichi) is a former Japanese footballer. He played as a centre-back. Fukaya spent most of his career playing for teams in Japan's top football leagues. He is well-known for his time with Oita Trinita, where he won a major trophy.
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Yuki Fukaya's Football Journey
Yuki Fukaya started his football journey at Hannan University. He played there from 2001 to 2004. This was his youth career before he became a professional player.
Starting Professional Football
Fukaya began his professional career in 2005. His first team was Oita Trinita. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. He quickly became an important player for them.
He played many games for Oita Trinita. From 2005 to 2009, he appeared in 140 matches. He also scored 7 goals during this time.
Winning the J.League Cup
One of the biggest moments in Yuki Fukaya's career happened in 2008. His team, Oita Trinita, won the J.League Cup. This is a very important competition in Japanese football. Winning this trophy was a major achievement for him and his team.
Moving to Other Teams
After his successful time at Oita Trinita, Fukaya moved to Omiya Ardija. He played for them from 2010 to 2012. During these years, he played in 63 games and scored 7 goals.
In 2013, he returned to Oita Trinita for a short period. He then played for FC Gifu from 2014 to 2015. His last professional club was Ehime F.C., where he played from 2016 to 2017. He retired from professional football after the 2017 season.
Career Highlights
Yuki Fukaya played in many professional matches. He was a strong defender known for his skills. His career shows how much dedication it takes to play at a high level.
- He played over 240 league games in Japan.
- He scored 14 goals in league matches.
- He won the J.League Cup in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Yūki Fukaya para niños
