Yutaro Abe facts for kids
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| Full name | Yutaro Abe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | October 5, 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Machida, Tokyo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Toin Gakuen High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Montedio Yamagata | 35 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC | 11 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Tokushima Vortis | 27 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Gainare Tottori | 67 | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 149 | (25) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Japan U-17 | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yutaro Abe (阿部 祐大朗, Abe Yūtarō, born October 5, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. Abe played for several clubs in Japan, including Yokohama F. Marinos and Montedio Yamagata. He also represented Japan in youth international tournaments.
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Abe's Club Football Journey
Yutaro Abe started his football journey when he was still in high school. In 2002, he joined the professional team Yokohama F. Marinos. Even though he was part of the team, he didn't get to play much in matches during his time there.
Moving to New Teams
In 2005, Abe moved to Montedio Yamagata, a club in the J2 League (a lower division of Japanese football). He played in many matches that year, showing his skills on the field. However, in 2006, his chances to play became fewer.
In 2007, he made another move, this time to Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC, a club in the Japanese Regional Leagues. Later that same year, in July 2007, he joined another J2 League club, Tokushima Vortis.
Success with Gainare Tottori
Abe's career took a positive turn in 2009 when he moved to Gainare Tottori. This club was in the Japan Football League at the time. He became a regular player, meaning he played almost every game. His strong performance helped the club get promoted to the J2 League at the end of the 2010 season.
Yutaro Abe continued to play for Gainare Tottori in the J2 League. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2011 season.
Playing for Japan's Youth Teams
Yutaro Abe also had the honor of representing his country, Japan, in international youth football tournaments.
Under-17 National Team
In September 2001, Abe was chosen to play for the Japan U-17 national team. He participated in the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. During this tournament, he played in two matches. In the very first match, he even scored a goal against the United States team!
Under-20 National Team
Later, in November 2003, Abe was selected for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. In this competition, he played in four matches, gaining valuable experience on the international stage.
Honors and Achievements
Yutaro Abe was recognized for his talent in youth football. He was the top scorer in the 2000 AFC U-17 Championship. This means he scored more goals than any other player in that tournament!
See also
In Spanish: Yutaro Abe para niños
