Yuki Hamano facts for kids

Yuki Hamano (濵野 勇気, Hamano Yūki, born June 23, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender for many years, mostly for one team, Kataller Toyama.

Who is 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 known as a strong defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.

Early Days and College Football

Before becoming a professional player, Yuki Hamano played football at Momoyama Gakuin University. He was part of their team from 1997 to 2000. Playing in college helped him get ready for the big leagues and improve his skills.

Professional Career with Kataller Toyama

Yuki Hamano spent most of his professional career playing for a team called Kataller Toyama. He joined them in 2001 when they were known as YKK. He stayed with the team for a long time, until 2010.

During his time with Kataller Toyama, he played in 288 games and scored 38 goals. That's a lot of games for a defender! He helped the team in many matches, showing his dedication and skill on the field.

Playing in Different Leagues

When Yuki Hamano first started with Kataller Toyama (then YKK), the team was in the Japan Football League. This is one of the top football leagues in Japan. Later, the team moved up to the J2 League, which is an even higher level of professional football in Japan. Yuki Hamano continued to play a key role as the team progressed.

After Professional Football

After leaving Kataller Toyama in 2010, Yuki Hamano played briefly for another team called Toyama Shinjo Club in 2011. After that, he retired from playing professional football. He left a mark as a reliable defender who played many games for his main club.

See also

In Spanish: Yuki Hamano para niños