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Personal information
Full name Yuki Maki
Date of birth (1984-06-26) June 26, 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth Uki, Kumamoto, Japan
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2003–2006 Komazawa University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Nagoya Grampus 58 (3)
2011 Shonan Bellmare (loan) 12 (0)
Total 70 (3)
Medal record
Nagoya Grampus
Winner J1 League 2010
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2009
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yuki Maki (巻 佑樹, Maki Yūki, born June 26, 1984) is a former Japanese soccer player. He was born in Uki, Kumamoto, Japan. Yuki Maki played as a forward and sometimes as a defender during his career.

Yuki Maki's Soccer Journey

Yuki Maki played for Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League from 2008 to 2012. The J1 League is Japan's top professional soccer league. In 2011, he also played for Shonan Bellmare in the J2 League. The J2 League is the second-highest professional soccer league in Japan.

Playing for Nagoya Grampus

Yuki Maki spent several years with Nagoya Grampus. He played 58 games for the team and scored 3 goals. His time with Nagoya Grampus included a big win in 2010.

Loan to Shonan Bellmare

In 2011, Yuki Maki was loaned to Shonan Bellmare. This means he played for them for a short time. He played 12 games for Shonan Bellmare during his loan period.

Family of Athletes

Yuki Maki comes from a family of talented athletes. His brother, Seiichiro Maki, also played soccer for the Japan national team. His sister, Karina Maki, is a professional handball player. She plays for the Omron team in the Japan Handball League.

Achievements

Yuki Maki had some notable achievements during his career.

Team Success

With Nagoya Grampus, Yuki Maki helped his team win the J1 League championship in 2010. This was a major victory for the club. He also helped his team reach the finals of the Emperor's Cup in 2009.

University Recognition

Before playing professionally, Yuki Maki was part of the Japan University National Team in 2005. This shows he was a top player even during his university days.

See also

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