Yutaka Tahara facts for kids
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| Full name | Yutaka Tahara | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | April 27, 1982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Aira, Kagoshima, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2008 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 144 | (32) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Shonan Bellmare | 93 | (21) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Yokohama FC | 53 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Samut Songkhram | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Kagoshima United FC | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 304 | (62) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Japan U-20 | 3 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yutaka Tahara (田原 豊, Tahara Yutaka, born April 27, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was responsible for scoring goals. Tahara had a long career playing for several different teams in Japan and even one in Thailand. He was known for his strong presence on the field.
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Yutaka Tahara's Football Journey
Early Career and First Teams
Yutaka Tahara was born in Aira, Kagoshima, Japan, on April 27, 1982. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career. In 2001, he joined Yokohama F. Marinos, a well-known team. However, he didn't get to play much in matches there.
In September 2002, Tahara moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. This team later changed its name to Kyoto Sanga FC. He started playing more often from 2004 onwards, showing his skills on the field.
Moving to New Teams
Tahara continued his journey in Japanese football. In 2009, he joined Shonan Bellmare. He played for them for a few years before moving to Yokohama FC in 2012.
In 2014, Tahara decided to try playing football in another country. He moved to Thailand and joined a team called Samut Songkhram. After one season there, he returned to Japan. In 2015, he played for his local team, Kagoshima United FC. Tahara officially retired from playing professional football at the end of the 2015 season.
Playing for Japan's National Team
Representing His Country
Yutaka Tahara also had the chance to play for his country. In June 2001, he was chosen to be part of the Japan U-20 national team. This team competed in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, a big tournament for young players from around the world.
During this championship, Tahara played in all three matches for Japan. He even scored a goal against the Czech Republic team. This was a proud moment for him and his country.
Career Statistics
How Many Games Tahara Played
This table shows how many games Yutaka Tahara played and how many goals he scored for different clubs. It also shows the different leagues he played in.
| Club Performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2001 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | J1 League | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 8 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | J2 League | 26 | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 28 | 10 | ||
| 2005 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 1 | - | 34 | 10 | |||
| 2006 | J1 League | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2007 | Kyoto Sanga FC | J2 League | 31 | 9 | 1 | 0 | - | 32 | 9 | |
| 2008 | J1 League | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2009 | Shonan Bellmare | J2 League | 41 | 10 | 1 | 0 | - | 42 | 10 | |
| 2010 | J1 League | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2011 | J2 League | 25 | 7 | 3 | 0 | - | 28 | 7 | ||
| 2012 | Yokohama FC | J2 League | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | 30 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 23 | 1 | |||
| 2015 | Kagoshima United FC | Football League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 304 | 62 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 334 | 71 | ||
More Information
- You can find more details about Yutaka Tahara on the FIFA website.
- Information about his career in the J.League is available on the J.League website.
See also
In Spanish: Yutaka Tahara para niños
