Shiro Kikuhara
Shiro Kikuhara is a former Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He played for Tokyo Verdy from 1985 to 1996, where he enjoyed a successful career.
Kikuhara had a brief stint with Urawa Red Diamonds during the 1994-1995 season.
Biography
Early Life
Shiro Kikuhara was born on July 7, 1969, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. His journey into football began at a young age when he joined the youth team of Yomiuri, which later became known as Verdy Kawasaki, in 1985. This early start laid the foundation for a promising career in Japanese football.
Career
Kikuhara made his professional debut in February 1986 at just 16 years old in the Japan Soccer League. Over the course of his career, he played primarily as a midfielder and became an integral part of the Verdy Kawasaki team. During his time with the club, they achieved significant success, winning the league championship three times, the JSL Cup twice, and the Emperor's Cup twice. Additionally, they triumphed in the 1987 Asian Club Championship.
In 1992, the Japan Soccer League was dissolved, leading to the formation of the J1 League. Kikuhara continued to play for Verdy Kawasaki, contributing to their victories in the 1993 J.League and the 1992 and 1993 J.League Cups. However, as his playing time diminished, he transferred to Urawa Red Diamonds in 1994. He returned to Verdy Kawasaki in 1996, where he concluded his playing career at the end of the season.
National Team Career
Kikuhara also represented the Japan national team, making his debut on July 29, 1990, in a match against China. He participated in the 1990 Asian Games and played a total of five matches for Japan that year, marking a significant milestone in his international career.
Shiro Kikuhara's contributions to Japanese football, both at the club and national levels, have left a lasting legacy in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Kikuhara was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on July 7, 1969. He joined the Yomiuri (later Verdy Kawasaki) youth team in 1985. In February 1986, he debuted in the Japan Soccer League when he was 16 years old. The club won the league championship three times, the JSL Cup twice, and the Emperor's Cup twice. In Asia, the club also won the 1987 Asian Club Championship. In 1992, the Japan Soccer League was dissolved and the new league J1 League was formed. The club won the 1993 J.League and the 1992 and 1993 J.League Cups. However, he gradually played less often. So he moved to the Urawa Reds in 1994. He returned to Verdy Kawasaki in 1996 and retired at the end of the season.
On July 29, 1990, Kikuhara debuted for Japan national team against China. He also played at 1990 Asian Games. He played 5 games for Japan in 1990.
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (1985–1996)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1994–1995)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1990–1990)
Clubs
- Tokyo Verdy1985–1996
- Japan men's national football team1990–1990
- Urawa Red Diamonds1994–1995
Played together with
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihisa SonobeUrawa Red Diamonds · 1983–1994
- Akinori MikamiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1988–1994
- Akira IbayashiTokyo Verdy · 2012
- Akira KitaguchiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1957–1966
- Akira TakabeTokyo Verdy · 2003–2003
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Shiro Kikuhara is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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