Akihiro Ienaga
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca
.
, one of the leading clubs in Japan's J. League
.
He broke into the senior squad in 2004 and helped the club to their first J-League title the following year.
Ienaga joined J-League rivals Oita Trinita
on a season-long loan in 2007.
In December 2008, Ienaga joined English club, Plymouth Argyle
, on trial. Plymouth attempted to sign the player in January 2009 but he was denied a work permit so they were forced to withdraw from talks.
In December 2010, he signed with Spanish Primera Division club RCD Mallorca
in a five year deal. And scored his first goal for the club in home game against Sevilla on 9 April 2011.
's 2–0 win against Peru
in March 2007.
1Includes other competitive competitions, including the Japanese Super Cup
, A3 Champions Cup
, Suruga Bank Championship
and Pan-Pacific Championship
.
Oita Trinita
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
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Professional career
Ienaga began his career as a trainee with Gamba OsakaGamba Osaka
is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
, one of the leading clubs in Japan's J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
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He broke into the senior squad in 2004 and helped the club to their first J-League title the following year.
Ienaga joined J-League rivals Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
is a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
on a season-long loan in 2007.
In December 2008, Ienaga joined English club, Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, on trial. Plymouth attempted to sign the player in January 2009 but he was denied a work permit so they were forced to withdraw from talks.
In December 2010, he signed with Spanish Primera Division club RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
in a five year deal. And scored his first goal for the club in home game against Sevilla on 9 April 2011.
International career
Ienaga made his international debut as a substitute in JapanJapan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
's 2–0 win against Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
in March 2007.
Club
Statistics accurate as of match played 24 April 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Champions League | Other1 | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
2004 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2005 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 32 | 1 | |||
| 2006 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | - | - | 37 | 3 | |||
| Total | 87 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 125 | 12 | |
| Oita Trinita Oita Trinita is a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita... |
2008 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 | 36 | 3 | ||
| Total | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 | 44 | 3 | ||
| Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka is a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city.... |
2010 2010 J. League Division 1 The 2010 J. League Division 1 season was the 46th season of the top-flight club football in Japan and the 18th season since the establishment of J1 League. The season began on March 6 and ended on December 4.... |
31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - | 40 | 4 | ||
| Total | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - | 40 | 4 | |||
| RCD Mallorca RCD Mallorca Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix.... |
2010–11 2010–11 La Liga The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División... |
14 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 14 | 2 | ||||
| 2011–12 2011–12 La Liga The 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012... |
3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 17 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 17 | 2 | |||||
| Career total | 165 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 226 | 21 | |
1Includes other competitive competitions, including the Japanese Super Cup
Japanese Super Cup
The Japanese Super Cup or is an annual one-match football competition in Japan organised by J. League and the Japan Football Association . This competition serves as the season opener and is played between the J. League Champions and the Emperor's Cup Winners of the previous season...
, A3 Champions Cup
A3 Champions Cup
A3 Champions Cup was an annual football tournament sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation. It began in 2003, involving the league champions of China, Japan and South Korea. The host nation also invited an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea was the most...
, Suruga Bank Championship
Suruga Bank Championship
The J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship Final, officially called the Suruga Bank Championship , is an annual intercontinental football match contested by the reigning champions of the J. League Cup and the Copa Sudamericana.-History:...
and Pan-Pacific Championship
Pan-Pacific Championship
The Pan-Pacific Football Championship was an inter-confederation football tournament between teams from A-League , Chinese Super League , J...
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International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan U20 Japan national under-20 football team The Japan national under-20 football team is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association.-FIFA U-20 World Cup Rosters:*1979 FIFA World Youth Championship*1995 FIFA World Youth Championship... |
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| 2005 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
| Japan U23 Japan national under-23 football team The Japan national under-23 football team is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association.-Olympic Games Rosters:*1996 Olympic Games*2000 Olympic Games*2004 Olympic Games*2008 Olympic Games... |
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| 2006 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 10 | 1 | |
| Japan Japan national football team The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan... |
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| 2007 Japan national football team in 2007 -General:* The Japan national football team competed in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and won the 2007 Kirin Cup in amongst other friendly matches played.-Schedule:Key* H = Home match* A = Away match* N = Neutral venue-Top goal scorers for 2007:-Kits:... |
1 | 0 | |
| 2011 Japan national football team in 2011 The Japan national football team in 2011, managed by head coach Alberto Zaccheroni, began by competing and winning the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. The win meant Japan were crowned the Champions of Asia for a record 4th time and earned a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup... |
1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Under-23
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 March 2007 |  National Stadium, TokyoTokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
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2008 Summer Olympics qualification 2008 AFC Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament The Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament was held from 7 February to 21 November 2007. Twenty-four teams entered the qualification for the three allocated spots for the 2008 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Beijing.... |
Appearances in major competitions
| Team | Competition | Category | Appearances | Goals | Team Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sub | |||||
| 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship... |
U-20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Round of 16 | |
| 2008 Summer Olympics qualification 2008 AFC Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament The Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament was held from 7 February to 21 November 2007. Twenty-four teams entered the qualification for the three allocated spots for the 2008 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Beijing.... |
U-22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | Qualified | |
Club
Gamba Osaka- J. League Division 1: 1
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- 2005
- J. League CupJ. League CupJ. League Cup is a Japanese football competition organized by J. League. It is also known as Yamazaki Nabisco Cup or Nabisco Cup because confectionery/bakery company Yamazaki Nabisco have sponsored the competition since its inception in 1992.It is generally regarded as the Japanese equivalent to...
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- J. League Cup
- 2007
- Japanese Super CupJapanese Super CupThe Japanese Super Cup or is an annual one-match football competition in Japan organised by J. League and the Japan Football Association . This competition serves as the season opener and is played between the J. League Champions and the Emperor's Cup Winners of the previous season...
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- Japanese Super Cup
- 2007
- 2005
Oita Trinita
- J. League CupJ. League CupJ. League Cup is a Japanese football competition organized by J. League. It is also known as Yamazaki Nabisco Cup or Nabisco Cup because confectionery/bakery company Yamazaki Nabisco have sponsored the competition since its inception in 1992.It is generally regarded as the Japanese equivalent to...
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