Shintaro Kurumaya is a Japanese association football player known for his defensive skills.
He has been playing for Kawasaki Frontale since 2014, making significant contributions to the team's success.
Kurumaya has been a member of the Japan men's national football team since 2017, showcasing his talent on an international level.
Biography
Early Life
Shintaro Kurumaya is a talented Japanese footballer known for his skills as a left back. His journey in football began in Japan, where he developed his passion for the sport and honed his abilities on the field.
Career
Kurumaya's professional career took off when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in 2014, where he quickly established himself as a key player. His contributions to the team helped them secure multiple titles, including the J1 League championship in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, as well as the Emperor's Cup in 2020 and the J.League Cup in 2019. His consistent performance earned him recognition, and he was named to the J.League Best XI in both 2017 and 2018.
In addition to his club success, Kurumaya has also represented the Japan men's national football team since 2017. His international career began when he was called up for a training camp by coach Vahid Halilhodžić in May 2015, marking the start of his journey on the international stage. As a defender, he has played a crucial role in strengthening Japan's defense in various competitions.
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Career & Clubs
On 7 May 2015, Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodžić called him up for a two-day training camp.
- Club
- Kawasaki Frontale (2014–)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2017–)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Club
J1 League (4) : 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup (1) : 2020 J.League Cup (1) : 2019 Japanese Super Cup (2) : 2019, 2021
Individual
J.League Best XI (2) : 2017, 2018
Clubs
- Kawasaki Frontale2014current
- Japan men's national football team2017current
Played together with
- Akira ItoKawasaki Frontale · 1995–2001
- Akira KonnoKawasaki Frontale · 2000–2006
- Akito FukumoriKawasaki Frontale · 2011
- Alan PinheiroKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2013
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKawasaki Frontale · 2002–2002
An Byong-junKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2016
Anderson Patric Aguiar OliveiraKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2013
André PausKawasaki Frontale · 1996–1997- Antônio Bento dos SantosKawasaki Frontale · 2002–2002
Ao TanakaKawasaki Frontale · 2017–2022- Arthur MaiaKawasaki Frontale · 2015–2015
- Atsushi YoneyamaKawasaki Frontale · 2006–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Shintaro Kurumaya is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for Kawasaki Frontale.
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