Biography
Who is Gaku Shibasaki?
Early life in Japan
Gaku Shibasaki was born in Noheji, Aomori, Japan. He began playing football during his first year of elementary school. When he started attending Aomori Yamada High School, he moved out of his hometown and began living in a dormitory to focus on his athletic development. During his high school career, he was noted for having a well-balanced plate with accurate kicking skills for both offense and defense, alongside high precision and judgment.
Joining Kashima Antlers
It was announced in January 2010 that Gaku would join the J1 League club Kashima Antlers for the 2011 season. He received offers from Nagoya Grampus but chose to join Kashima instead. Ahead of the 2011 season, he was assigned the number twenty shirt. Under manager Oswaldo de Oliveira, he began training in the right-back position to provide cover following an injury to Daigo Nishi. He made his official debut for the club on April 29, 2011, as a late substitute in a 2–1 win against Avispa Fukuoka.
Career highlights and awards
Ahead of the 2012 season, Gaku was appointed vice-captain of the club alongside Daigo Nishi. He suffered a thigh strain in April 2012 but returned to action later that month, helping the team complete a comeback against Cerezo Osaka. He helped the club win the Suruga Bank Championship against Universidad de Chile in 2012. That same year, he scored twice in the J.League Cup Final against Shimizu S-Pulse, leading the team to a 2–1 victory and earning the title of Most Valuable Player for the match. He was also awarded the J.League Best Young Player Award for his performance during the 2012 season, where he made 45 appearances and scored four times.
Personal life
Gaku Shibasaki is married to Erina Mano. He stands 175 centimeters tall. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Throughout his professional career, he has played for several clubs including Kashima Antlers, C.D. Tenerife, Getafe CF, and Deportivo de A Coruña. He has also represented the Japan national under-17 football team and the Japan men's national football team.
Birthday and age
Gaku Shibasaki was born on May 28, 1992, which makes Gaku 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Gaku shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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