Yuki Takita facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yuki Takita | ||
| Date of birth | May 16, 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1983–1985 | Omiya Higashi High School | ||
| 1986–1989 | Tokai University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1992 | NTT Kanto | 40 | (0) |
| 1992–2000 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 146 | (1) |
| Total | 186 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Yuki Takita (田北 雄気, Takita Yūki, born May 16, 1967) is a former Japanese association football player. He played as a goalkeeper for several clubs in Japan, including Urawa Red Diamonds.
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Early Life and Club Career
Yuki Takita was born in Saitama, Japan, on May 16, 1967. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Tokai University, he started his professional football journey in 1990.
Joining NTT Kanto
In 1990, Takita joined his local team, NTT Kanto. He quickly became an important player for the team, playing in many matches as their goalkeeper right from his first season. He showed great skill in protecting the goal.
Time with Urawa Red Diamonds
In 1992, Yuki Takita moved to Urawa Red Diamonds, a well-known club. Here, he faced strong competition for the goalkeeper spot with another talented player, Hisashi Tsuchida. For a few years, it was tough for Takita to get much playing time.
A Standout Season
Things changed for Takita in 1996. The other main goalkeeper, Tsuchida, got injured. This gave Takita the chance to play in every single match that season. He really shined and showed everyone what he could do.
Making History: A Goalkeeper's Goal
On November 9, 1996, Yuki Takita did something amazing and very rare for a goalkeeper. He scored a goal against Yokohama Flügels from a penalty shot! This made him the first goalkeeper in the J1 League to ever score a goal in a league match. It was a memorable moment in his career.
Becoming a Regular Player
From 1997 onwards, Takita continued to play in many matches. By 1999, he had become the regular starting goalkeeper for Urawa Red Diamonds. He was a key part of the team's defense.
Retirement from Football
Yuki Takita played his last professional season in 2000. He retired from football at the end of that year, at the same time as his long-time rival, Hisashi Tsuchida. He left a lasting mark on Japanese football, especially for his historic goal.
See also
- In Spanish: Yuki Takita para niños
