Eijiro Takeda (武田 英二郎, born July 11, 1988) is a Japanese former professional football player who played as a defender.
Primarily known for his time at Yokohama FC, Takeda made over 200 career appearances. He overcame heart surgery in 2017.
Career
On 13 January 2013, Takeda was announced at Gainare Tottori on a one year loan deal.
On 10 January 2014, Takeda was announced at Avispa Fukuoka on a one year loan deal.
On 11 December 2014, Takeda was announced at Shonan Bellmare on a permanent transfer. On 21 August 2017, it was announced that he had been diagnosed with exercise-induced arrhythmia, and would need to undergo heart surgery. The operation was successful, and he was able to resume his career in October, but he was released from his contract.
On 28 December 2017, Takeda was announced at Yokohama FC on a permanent transfer. On 15 September 2020, the club announced he had damage to the medial meniscus in his right knee, and would be out for one to two months. In December 2023, he participated in Shunsuke Nakamura's farewell match.
On 29 October 2024, Takeda announced he would be retiring from football at the end of the 2024 season. He played his final career match against Renofa Yamaguchi on 10 November 2024, performing well as his team won, sealing promotion to the J1 League.
Charity work
Takeda is part of ROOTS, an effort to use football for children to grow, along with Kentaro Moriya, Ariajasuru Hasegawa, Masakazu Tashiro, Junpei Yamagishi and Yōsuke Saitō.
Club statistics Updated to 1 March 2019.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 193 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 160 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Other Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Other1 Total2010Shonan BellmareJ1 League000010-102011Yokohama F. Marinos000000-002012JEF United ChibaJ2 League28010--2902013Gainare Tottori25110-202812014Avispa Fukuoka32200--3222015Shonan BellmareJ1 League201061-912016101030-502017J2 League1010--202018Yokohama FC32100--321Total121450101201385
1Includes J2's Relegation Playoffs.
References
External links Profile at Yokohama FC Profile at Shonan Bellmare