Yuki Uekusa facts for kids
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| Full name | Yuki Uekusa | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | July 2, 1982 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ichihara, Chiba, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
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| 1998–2000 | Municipal Funabashi High School | |||||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | Waseda University | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Montedio Yamagata | 18 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Vissel Kobe | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 23 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Yuki Uekusa (植草 裕樹, Uekusa Yūki, born July 2, 1982 in Ichihara, Chiba) is a Japanese football player. He is known for his role as a goalkeeper. Yuki Uekusa has played for several professional teams in Japan.
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Who is Yuki Uekusa?
Yuki Uekusa was born on July 2, 1982, in Ichihara, Chiba, Japan. From a young age, he showed a talent for football. He decided to become a goalkeeper, which is a very important position on a football team.
Early Life and Training
Yuki Uekusa went to Municipal Funabashi High School from 1998 to 2000. After high school, he continued his education and football training at Waseda University. He played for the university team from 2001 to 2004. This period helped him prepare for a professional career.
Playing for Top Teams
Yuki Uekusa started his professional career in 2005 with Kawasaki Frontale. He stayed with them until 2008. After that, he played for Montedio Yamagata from 2009 to 2011. He then joined Vissel Kobe in 2012 and played there until 2014.
Later in 2014, he moved to V-Varen Nagasaki. He played for this team until 2016. His last known club was Shimizu S-Pulse, where he played from 2016 to 2018.
The Goalkeeper's Role
As a goalkeeper, Yuki Uekusa's main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. This means he had to be very quick, have good reflexes, and be brave. Goalkeepers are the last line of defense for their team. They often make amazing saves that can change the outcome of a game.
Career Highlights
During his time with Kawasaki Frontale, Yuki Uekusa was part of a strong team. They were the runner-up in the J1 League twice, in 2006 and 2008. They also finished as runner-up in the J.League Cup in 2007. These achievements show that he was part of successful teams in Japanese football.
Yuki Uekusa played in many matches throughout his career. He played in league games, the Emperor's Cup, and the J. League Cup. His dedication helped his teams compete at a high level.
See also
In Spanish: Yuki Uekusa para niños
