Takuma Abe
Takuma Abe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Football player (retired) |
| Known for | Forward for multiple clubs including Tokyo Verdy, VfR Aalen, Ventforet Kofu, FC Tokyo, Ulsan Hyundai, Vegalta Sendai, Ryukyu |
Takuma Abe is a retired Japanese football player who operated primarily as a forward.
Early life
Abe was born in the city of Kodaira.
Hosei University
Starting in 2006, Abe played collegiate football representing Hosei University.
Tokyo Verdy
In January 2010, he transferred without a fee to Tokyo Verdy, a club competing in the J. League Division 2. His first appearance came on April 10, entering the match at halftime during a 1–0 defeat against Ehime.
VfR Aalen
Following three years with Tokyo Verdy, Abe signed with VfR Aalen in the German 2. Bundesliga in January 2013. He made his debut on February 16 as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to Hertha BSC. Abe scored his inaugural goal for the club on March 17, helping secure a 2–2 draw versus SV Sandhausen.
Ventforet Kofu
Abe’s first match for Ventforet Kofu was on July 19, 2014, where he scored his maiden goal in the 26th minute against Kawasaki Frontale.
FC Tokyo
He debuted for FC Tokyo on February 27, 2016, facing off against Omiya Ardija, and recorded his first goal for the team on March 11, 2016, in a game versus Vissel Kobe.
Ulsan Hyundai
Abe’s debut with Ulsan Hyundai occurred on July 15, 2017, against Gwangju FC, and he netted his first goal for the club in the 58th minute of a match against Daegu FC.
Vegalta Sendai
He played his first game for Vegalta Sendai on February 25, 2018, facing Kashiwa Reysol, and scored his initial goal for the side on March 18, 2018, against Shimizu S-Pulse.
Ryukyu
Abe made his debut for Ryukyu on February 23, 2020, competing against JEF United, and found the net for the first time in the 32nd minute versus Avispa Fukuoka.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup[lower-alpha 1] | League cup[lower-alpha 2] | Continental[lower-alpha 3] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tokyo Verdy | 2010 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 21 | 3 | ||
| 2011 | 33 | 16 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 35 | 18 | |||
| 2012 | 40 | 18 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 41 | 18 | |||
| VfR Aalen | 2012–13 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | |||
| Ventforet Kofu | 2014 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 1 | ||
| 2015 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 34 | 8 | ||
| FC Tokyo | 2016 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 3 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | – | 18 | 3 | ||
| Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2017 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 1 | ||
| Vegalta Sendai | 2018 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|- | 31 | 2 | |
|- !colspan="2"|Career total !207!!49!!16!!4!!12!!4!!9!!2!!244!!59 |}
External links
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- 1987 births
- Living people
- Alumni of Hosei University
- Male association football forwards
- Footballers originating from Tokyo Metropolis
- Individuals from Kodaira, Tokyo
- Japanese male football players
- Players in J1 League
- Participants in J2 League
- J3 League competitors
- Japan Football League participants
- Japanese athletes of the 21st century
- Competitors in 2. Bundesliga
- Tokyo Verdy team members
- VfR Aalen squad members
- Ventforet Kofu players
- FC Tokyo athletes
- FC Tokyo U-23 squad members
- Ulsan Hyundai FC players
- Vegalta Sendai team members
- FC Ryukyu players
- Yokogawa Musashino FC players
- Japanese footballers abroad
- Japanese expatriate sports professionals in Germany
- Expatriate footballers in Germany