Biography
Who is Shūichi Gonda?
Early life and background
Shūichi Gonda was born in Setagaya, Japan, on March 3, 1989. Growing up in Japan, he developed an interest in association football and eventually pursued a career as a professional goalkeeper.
His path in sports began through various youth levels, where he represented Japan in national youth teams before breaking into the professional leagues.
Club football career
Shūichi Gonda spent a significant portion of his early career with FC Tokyo, making 244 appearances in all competitions between 2007 and 2016. During his time at the club, he won four major honors, including the J. League Division 2 title and the Emperor's Cup in 2011.
After leaving FC Tokyo, he joined SV Horn in Austria on loan. He later played for Sagan Tosu and Portimonense SC in Portugal before moving to Shimizu S-Pulse and eventually Vissel Kobe.
International career and honors
Shūichi Gonda made his full international debut for the Japan men's national football team on January 6, 2010, during an AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen. He represented his country at both the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Alongside his World Cup appearances, he won the EAFF East Asian Cup in 2013 and finished as a runner-up in the AFC Asian Cup in 2019, earning a spot in the tournament team of the tournament.
Birthday and age
Shūichi Gonda was born on March 3, 1989, which makes Shūichi 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Shūichi shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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