is a Japanese former football player. He played for the Japan national team.
Club career Takakuwa was born in Tokyo on August 10, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama Marinos (later Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1992. However he could not play in the match behind Japan national team goalkeeper, Shigetatsu Matsunaga and Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi. He moved to Kashima Antlers in 1996. In 1998, he became a regular goalkeeper and won the champions in J1 League. In Asia, the club won 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 2000, the club won all three major title in Japan; J1 League, J.League Cup and Emperor's Cup. He also was selected Best Eleven. In 2001, his opportunity to play decreased behind Hitoshi Sogahata. He moved to Tokyo Verdy in 2002 and Vegalta Sendai in 2003. At Vegalta Sendai, he played as regular goalkeeper from 2004 to July 2006. In 2007, he returned to Yokohama F. Marinos for the first time in 11 years. However he could hardly play in the match. He moved to Tokushima Vortis in 2009 and retired end of 2009 season.
National team career In October 2000, Takakuwa was selected Japan national team for 2000 Asian Cup. At this competition, on October 20, he debuted against Qatar. Although he played only one match, Japan won the champions.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1992Yokohama MarinosJ1 League-00000019930000000019940000000019950000-001996000000001996Kashima AntlersJ1 League0000000019970000000019982403050320199926020703502000300404038020019010001002002Tokyo VerdyJ1 League12000501702003Vegalta SendaiJ1 League11010501702004J2 League44020-460200543000-430200625000-2502007Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League100010202008000000002009Tokushima VortisJ2 League0010-10Total22501402702660
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200010Total10
National team 2000 Asian Cup (champions)
Honors and awards Individual Honors J1 League Best Eleven: 2000
Team Honors AFC Asian Cup Champions: 2000 J - League: 1998, 2000 J - League Cup: 2000 Emperor's Cup: 2000 Japanese Super Cup: 1999, 2000
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database