Takehito Shigehara

Born and raised in Tatebayashi on October 6, 1981, Shigehara attended Maebashi Ikuei High School. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club Vissel Kobe in 2000. Shigehara got opportunity to play as midfielder from first season. In 2002, he moved to J2 League club Kawasaki Frontale. He became a regular player as defensive midfielder and played many matches in 2 seasons. In 2004, he moved to J1 club Kashiwa Reysol. Although he played many matches, he could not become a regular player. In 2005, he moved to J1 club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He became a regular player as right midfielder. In 2006, he moved to J1 club Kawasaki Frontale again. Although he played as substitute midfielder in March, he was arrested on March 20 and he was sacked on March 31. In July 2006, he joined J1 club Ventforet Kofu. He played many matches as center forward and left wing. However the club was relegated to J2 end of 2007 season. In 2008, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol again. He played as regular left midfielder until April. However he was arrested in April in the case of 2001 and he was sacked in May.