Keisuke Tsuboi
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese football
player. He is a centre back and currently plays for the J-league team Urawa Red Diamonds
.
. He represented Japan for the 2001 Universiade
held in Beijing where the team won the title beating Ukraine
in the final.
After graduating from the university in 2002, he joined Urawa Red Diamonds and immediately broke into the first team. His first appearance came on March 3, 2002 against Yokohama F. Marinos
. He scored his first league goal on May 17, 2003 against Gamba Osaka
. He won the J-League Young Player of the Year award in 2002 and was selected as one of the J. League Best Eleven in 2003.
Japan's national coach Zico
gave him the first cap in 2003 when he played Tsuboi on June 11, 2003 in a friendly against Paraguay
at Saitama Stadium. He was a member of the Japan team for 2006 FIFA World Cup
where he played 2 games against Australia and Brazil
. In Japan's first match against Australia, he suffered from cramps in his both thighs and had to be replaced by Teruyuki Moniwa
in the 56th minute.
He was also in the squad for 2007 AFC Asian Cup
but did not play any game in the tournament as Yuki Abe
and Yuji Nakazawa
were the first-choice centre backs.
On February 8, 2008 he announced retirement from international football.
*Includes other competitive competitions, including the Japanese Super Cup
and FIFA Club World Cup
.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player. He is a centre back and currently plays for the J-league team Urawa Red Diamonds
Urawa Red Diamonds
are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
.
Career
He was educated at and played for Yokkaichi Chūō Industrial High School and Fukuoka UniversityFukuoka University
is a private university in Fukuoka, Japan. It is the largest general university in western Japan, with more than 20,000 students. It is sometimes mistaken for a national university...
. He represented Japan for the 2001 Universiade
Universiade
The Universiade is an International multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation . The name is a combination of the words "University" and "olympiad"...
held in Beijing where the team won the title beating Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
in the final.
After graduating from the university in 2002, he joined Urawa Red Diamonds and immediately broke into the first team. His first appearance came on March 3, 2002 against Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
is a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
. He scored his first league goal on May 17, 2003 against 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...
. He won the J-League Young Player of the Year award in 2002 and was selected as one of the J. League Best Eleven in 2003.
Japan's national coach Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
gave him the first cap in 2003 when he played Tsuboi on June 11, 2003 in a friendly against Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
at Saitama Stadium. He was a member of the Japan team for 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
where he played 2 games against Australia and Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. In Japan's first match against Australia, he suffered from cramps in his both thighs and had to be replaced by Teruyuki Moniwa
Teruyuki Moniwa
is a Japanese football player who currenttly plays for J. League side Cerezo Osaka. The centre-back started his professional career at J. League Division 2 side Bellmare Hiratsuka. He was a first-choice defender but had to be transferred due to club's financial difficulties.He made his...
in the 56th minute.
He was also in the squad for 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
but did not play any game in the tournament as Yuki Abe
Yuki Abe
is a Japanese footballer who plays for Leicester City and the Japanese national team as a midfielder.-JEF United Ichihara:Born in Ichikawa, Chiba, Abe, then a member of the JEF United Ichihara youth side, made his debut with the senior club at the age of 16 years and 333 days on 5 August 1998, at...
and Yuji Nakazawa
Yuji Nakazawa
is a Japanese football player who currently plays for J. League side Yokohama F. Marinos. He is a centre back. He is captain of both Yokohama F. Marinos and the Japan national football team. His nickname is "Bomber" because of his distinctive hairstyle...
were the first-choice centre backs.
On February 8, 2008 he announced retirement from international football.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Emperor's Cup Emperor's Cup , commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League... |
League Cup | Champions League | Other* | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fukuoka University Fukuoka University is a private university in Fukuoka, Japan. It is the largest general university in western Japan, with more than 20,000 students. It is sometimes mistaken for a national university... |
1999 | - | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Total | - | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Urawa Red Diamonds Urawa Red Diamonds are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history... |
2002 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - | 39 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | - | - | 42 | 1 | |||
| 2004 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2005 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 40 | 0 | |||
| 2006 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | - | - | 37 | 0 | |||
| 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 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 38 | 0 | |||
| 2011 2011 J. League Division 1 The 2011 J. League Division 1 season is the 46th season of Japanese top flight football and 19th since the establishment of the J. League. The season began on March 5 and is scheduled to end on December 3, with a planned five-week summer break between June 27–July 29 in order to allow preparation... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 247 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 311 | 1 | |
| Career total | 247 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 314 | 1 | |
*Includes 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...
and FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup is a football competition between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations.The first FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil in January 2000...
.
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 2003 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2004 Japan national football team in 2004 -General:* The Japan national football team competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, won the 2004 Kirin Cup and the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in amongst other friendly matches played.-Schedule:Key* H = Home match* A = Away match* N = Neutral venue... |
10 | 0 | |
| 2005 Japan national football team in 2005 -General:* The Japan national football team competed in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup hosted by Germany, the East Asian Football Championship 2005 hosted by Korea Republic and the 2005 Kirin Cup hosted by Japan.-Schedule:Key* H = Home match* A = Away match... |
7 | 0 | |
| 2006 Japan national football team in 2006 -Schedule:-Top goal scorers for 2006:-Manager:*The manager was Zico up to 2006 World Cup, and it was Ivica Osim afterwards.-Kits:... |
11 | 0 | |
| 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 | |
| Total | 40 | 0 |
Appearances in major competitions
| Team | Competition | Category | Appearances | Goals | Team Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sub | |||||
| 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup | Senior | 3 | 0 | 0 | Round 1 | |
| 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup | Senior | 0 | 0 | 0 | Round 1 | |
| 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for Asia.44 Asian teams are affiliated with FIFA, but Cambodia, Philippines, Bhutan and Brunei decided not to take part, and Myanmar was banned from the competition, so a total of 39 teams took part, competing... |
Senior | 3 | 0 | 0 | Qualified | |
| 2006 FIFA World Cup | Senior | 2 | 0 | 0 | Round 1 | |
| 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification was held in late 2005 and the final qualification round was held from February to November 2006 with 25 nations participating.... |
Senior | 3 | 0 | 0 | Qualified | |
Club
Urawa Red Diamonds- J. League Division 1: 1
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- 2006
- Emperor's CupEmperor's Cup, commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League...
: 2
- Emperor's Cup
- 20052005 Emperor's CupThe 85th Emperor's Cup was held between September 17, 2005 and January 1, 2006. The tournament was won by Urawa Red Diamonds. The J. League Division 2 clubs qualified automatically to the third round, while the J...
, 2006- 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...
: 1
- J. League Cup
- 2003
- AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions LeagueThe AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
: 1
- AFC Champions League
- 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...
: 1
- Japanese Super Cup
- 2006
- 2006
Individual
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- 2003
- J. League Rookie of the YearJ. League Rookie of the YearThe J. League Rookie of the Year is awarded by the J. League to the most outstanding rookie of the season. To be considered a rookie, a player must be in his first professional year of football ....
: 1
- J. League Rookie of the Year
- 2002
- J. League Cup New Hero Award: 1
- 20022002 J. League Cup-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Quarterfinals:*Jubilo Iwata 1-2 Kashima Antlers*JEF United Ichihara 0-3 Shimizu S-Pulse*FC Tokyo 1-3 Gamba Osaka*Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol-Semifinals:...
- 2003