Takeshi Ushibana

Takeshi Ushibana (牛鼻 健, Ushibana Takeshi, born September 21, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.

Takeshi Ushibana
牛鼻 健

Personal information
Full name	Takeshi Ushibana
Date of birth	(1977-09-21) September 21, 1977
Place of birth	Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1993–1995	Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School
1996–1999	Meiji University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2002	Avispa Fukuoka	23	(1)
2003–2007	YKK AP	154	(36)
2008	Toyama Shinjo Club
Total		177	(37)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Ushibana was born in Satsumasendai on September 21, 1977. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka in 2000. Although he played several matches as midfielder until 2001, the club was relegated to J2 League from 2002. In 2002, he played many matches as midfielder until summer. However he could not play at all in the match from summer. In 2003, he moved to Japan Football League club YKK (later YKK AP). He became a regular player and played many matches until 2007. In 2008, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Toyama Shinjo Club. He retired end of 2008 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
2000	Avispa Fukuoka	J1 League	2	0	2	0	2	1	6	1
2001			5	0	0	0	3	0	8	0
2002		J2 League	16	1	0	0	-		16	1
2003	YKK	Football League	28	4	-		-		28	4
2004	YKK AP	Football League	30	12	-		-		30	12
2005			30	7	-		-		30	7
2006			34	6	3	2	-		37	8
2007			32	7	-		-		32	7
Total			177	37	5	2	5	1	187	40

External links

• Takeshi Ushibana at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)