Yuki Hamano facts for kids

Yuki Hamano (濵野 勇気, Hamano Yūki, born June 23, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He was known for playing as a defender.

Meet Yuki Hamano

Yuki Hamano was born on June 23, 1978, in Kagoshima, Japan. He grew up loving football and decided to make it his career. He became a professional football player and played for many years.

His Journey in Football

Yuki Hamano started his football journey playing for Momoyama Gakuin University from 1997 to 2000. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional.

Playing for Kataller Toyama

After university, Yuki Hamano joined a team called Kataller Toyama. This was his main club for a long time. He played for them from 2001 to 2010. During these years, the team was known by different names like YKK and YKK AP.

He was a very important player for the team. As a defender, his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played in 288 games for Kataller Toyama and even scored 38 goals! That's a lot for a defender.

Later Career

After leaving Kataller Toyama in 2010, Yuki Hamano played for Toyama Shinjo Club in 2011. He then retired from professional football.

What is a Defender?

In football, a defender is a player whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals. They usually play in front of their own goalkeeper. Defenders need to be strong, fast, and good at tackling the ball. They also help start attacks by passing the ball to their teammates.

External Links

If you want to learn more about Yuki Hamano's career, you can check out these links:

• J.League Player Profile
• Soccerway Profile

See also

In Spanish: Yuki Hamano para niños