Japanese footballer
Seiya Fujita (藤田 征也 , Fujita Seiya , born 2 June 1987) is a Japanese former footballer who last played for Tokushima Vortis until 2022. In 2007, he was picked to join the U-20 Japan squad to compete 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada .[ 2]
Club career
Fujita joined Consadole Sapporo youth academy at age 15. He was a member of Consadole's youth team that reached the final of the Prince Takamado Cup in 2005, Consadole lost 4–1 to Tokyo Verdy .[ 3] He turned professional in December 2005.[ 4] He made his first-team debut on 3 December 2005 in a J2 League match against Thespa Kusatsu .[ 5]
On 23 December 2010, Fujita signed for Albirex Niigata for a fee believed to be around ¥50million.[ 6] He made his debut on 5 March 2011 against Avispa Fukuoka .[ 7]
On 7 January 2023, Tokushima Vortis announced his retirement. After his retirement, he will become an academy staff member of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo .[ 8]
National team career
In July 2007, Fujita was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup . At this tournament, he played all 4 matches as right midfielder.
Career statistics
Club
Updated to the end of 2022 season .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
National team
References
^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players" (PDF) . FIFA. 5 July 2007. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2013.
^ Seiya Fujita – FIFA competition record (archived)
^ "Tokyo Verdy win Prince Takamado Cup" (in Japanese). J's Goal. 11 October 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2012 .
^ "Consadole sign Seiya Fujita" (in Japanese). J's Goal. 5 December 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2012 .
^ "Match data: Consadole Sapporo 2-1 Thespa Kusatsu" (in Japanese). J. League. 3 December 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2012 .
^ "Seiya Fujita join Albirex" (in Japanese). J's Goal. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2012 .
^ "Match data: Avispa Fukuoka 0-3 Albirex Niigata" (in Japanese). J. League. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2012 .
^ "藤田 征也選手 現役引退のお知らせ" (Press release). 徳島ヴォルティス. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023 .
^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)" , 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 130 out of 289)
^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)" , 8 February 2017, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411420 (p. 160 out of 289)
^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑" , 10 February 2016, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411338 (p. 68 out of 289)
^ "Stats Centre: Seiya Fujita Facts" . Guardian.co.uk . Retrieved 18 May 2009 .
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