Takeshi Ushibana
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Takeshi Ushibana | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | |||
Takeshi Ushibana (牛鼻 健, Ushibana Takeshi; born September 21, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.[1]
Ushibana was born in Satsumasendai,[citation needed] Kagoshima on September 21, 1977.[1] After graduating from Meiji University, he joined J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka[1] 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.[citation needed] He is a U-18 coach at Avispa Fukuoka.[1]
