Yuya Yoshizawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Yuya Yoshizawa | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | April 20, 1986 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nikko, Tochigi, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Kashima Antlers | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Kashima Antlers | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2013 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 124 | (19) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 127 | (19) | ||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Yuya Yoshizawa, born on April 20, 1986, is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender. A defender's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Yuya spent his career playing for two main clubs: Kashima Antlers and Kamatamare Sanuki.
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Yuya Yoshizawa: A Football Star
Yuya Yoshizawa was a talented football player from Japan. He was known for his skills as a defender. He played professional football for many years.
Starting His Football Journey
Yuya began his football journey when he was young. From 2002 to 2004, he played in the youth team for Kashima Antlers. This is where he learned many important skills. After his time in the youth team, he joined the main professional team.
Playing for Kashima Antlers
Yuya played for Kashima Antlers from 2005 to 2007. This is one of Japan's top football clubs. Even though he played in only a few games, he was part of a very successful team.
- In 2007, his team, Kashima Antlers, won the J1 League. This is the highest football league in Japan.
- They also won the Emperor's Cup in 2007. This is a big knockout competition in Japanese football.
- In 2006, they were the runners-up in the J.League Cup. This means they reached the final but did not win.
Time at Kamatamare Sanuki
After leaving Kashima Antlers, Yuya joined Kamatamare Sanuki. He played for this club from 2008 to 2013. This was a very important time in his career. He played in many more games for Kamatamare Sanuki. He even scored 19 goals during his time there. This is a good number for a defender!
Career Summary
Yuya Yoshizawa played a total of 127 games in his professional career. He scored 19 goals. He was a dedicated player who helped his teams achieve success.
