Yuki Takita facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yuki Takita | ||
| Date of birth | May 16, 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | 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 Japanese footballer. He was a skilled goalkeeper who played for several teams in Japan. He is well-known for his time with the Urawa Red Diamonds club.
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Yuki Takita's Football Journey
Early Days and First Club
Yuki Takita was born in Saitama, Japan, on May 16, 1967. After finishing his studies at Tokai University, he joined his local football club, NTT Kanto, in 1990. He quickly became an important player for the team. He played many games as their goalkeeper right from his first season.
Time with Urawa Red Diamonds
In 1992, Yuki Takita moved to Urawa Red Diamonds. At this club, he often competed with another talented goalkeeper, Hisashi Tsuchida, for the starting position. For a few years, it was tough for him to get much playing time.
However, things changed in 1996. Hisashi Tsuchida got injured, which gave Yuki Takita a big chance. He played in every single match that year. He even did something amazing on November 9, 1996. He scored a goal against Yokohama Flügels from a penalty shot! This made him the very first goalkeeper in the J1 League to score a goal in a league match.
From 1997 onwards, Yuki Takita played in many more games. By 1999, he had become the main goalkeeper for Urawa Red Diamonds. He played alongside his friendly rival, Hisashi Tsuchida, until they both retired at the end of the 2000 season.
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Yuki Takita para niños
