2021 Kawasaki Frontale Season

	2021 Kawasaki Frontale Season The 2021 season was Kawasaki Frontale's 17th consecutive season in the J1 League, where they lifted the title for the fourth time in five years. They also competed in the AFC Champions League, Emperor's Cup, J.League Cup, and the Japanese Super Cup. Squad ''As of 1 July 2021.'' First-team squad Out on loan Transfers Transfers in Transfers out Competitions J1 League Table Results summary Results by matchday Matches Emperor's Cup Results J.League Cup Matches Prime stage Japanese Super Cup AFC Champions League Group stage Matches Honors Individual * J.League MVP: Leandro Damião * J.League Best XI: Miki Yamane, Shogo Taniguchi, Jesiel, Yasuto Wakizaka, Akihiro Ienaga, Reo Hatate, Leandro Damião * J1 League Fair Play Award: Miki Yamane Statistics Goal scorers Clean sheets References {{2021 in Japanese football Kawasaki Frontale is a Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Toru Oniki is a Japanese football manager and former player. He is currently manager of Kawasaki Frontale. Playing career Oniki was born in Funabashi on April 20, 1974. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashima Antlers in 1993. He played as mainly defensive midfielder. However he could not become a regular player behind Jorginho and Yasuto Honda. In 1998, he moved to Japan Football League club Kawasaki Frontale on loan. He played as regular player and the club won the 2nd place. In 1999, although he returned to Antlers, he could not play many matches. In 2000, he moved to newly promoted J1 League club, Kawasaki Frontale again. In 2000, he played many matches and the club won the 2nd place 2000 J.League Cup. Although the club finished at bottom place in the league and was relegated to J2 League, he became a regular player from 2001 season. Although his opportunity to play decreased from 2003, the club won the champions in 2004 and was promoted to J1 League. He could hardly play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Captain (association Football) The team captain of an association football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team; they are often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game or has good leadership qualities. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband. Responsibilities The only official responsibility of a captain specified by the Laws of the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shootout. Contrary to what is sometimes said, captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee. However, referees may talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour when necessary. At an award-giving ceremony after a fixture like a cup competition final, the captain usually leads the team up to collect their medals. Any trophy won by a team will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Daiya Tono is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a winger for Kawasaki Frontale. Career After three good seasons with Honda FC in JFL, Kawasaki Frontale opted to sign Tono for 2020 season. The club decided to loan him to Avispa Fukuoka in J2 League. Career statistics Club . ;Notes Honours Club Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2023 Japanese Super Cup: 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ... References External links Profile at Avispa Fukuoka 1999 births Living people Association football people from Fujieda, Shizuoka Japanese men's footballers Men's association football forwards Japan Football League players J1 League players J2 League players Honda FC players Kawasaki Frontale players Avispa Fukuoka players [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kazuki Kozuka is a Japanese footballer who plays for Suwon Samsung Bluewings, as an attacking midfielder. Club career Kozuka was born in Mitsuke, Niigata. He played junior football for Mitsuke FC and Nagaoka Junior Youth FC in the Hokushin'etsu Youth League while attending Mitsuke Minami Junior High School, before being offered a spot at Teikyo Nagaoka High School on a football scholarship. Kozuka joined Albirex Niigata as an apprentice professional in 2012. He turned full-time professional with Albirex at the start of the 2013 season and made his first-team debut against Tokushima Vortis in the first round of the Nabisco Cup. His first J. League appearance was in the 2–1 away win over Tokushima Vortis on 26 April 2014. On 8 July 2014, Kozuka joined Japan Football League side Renofa Yamaguchi on loan until December. He scored his first goal for Rnofa against Sony Sendai on 2 August. He became regular for Renofa, creating a strong attacking partnership with Kazuhito Kishida. Kozuka imp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tatsuya Hasegawa is a Japanese professional association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder, midfielder for club Yokohama FC. Career Youth career Hasegawa begin career with Juntendo University in 2012 as youth team. Senior career After Graduation in 2015, Hasegawa begin first professional career with J1 club, Kawasaki Frontale in 2016. In 2022, he joined J2 club, Yokohama FC. On 23 October 2022, he brought his club promotion to J1 for upcoming 2023 season as well as finished in runner-up. He won J2 League Best XI in 2022. Career statistics . Club Honours Club J1 League (4) : 2017 J1 League, 2017, 2018 J1 League, 2018, 2020 J1 League, 2020, 2021 J1 League, 2021 Emperor's Cup (1) : 2020 Emperor's Cup, 2020 J.League Cup (1) : 2019 J.League Cup, 2019 Japanese Super Cup (1) : 2021 Japanese Super Cup, 2021 Individual J.League Best XI, J2 League Best XI: J.League Best XI#J2_League_(2022–present), 2022 References External linksProfile at Yokohama FC 1994 births Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Zain Issaka is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for club Montedio Yamagata. Career statistics Club Honours Club J1 League: 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ... References External links 1997 births Living people People from Machida, Tokyo Association football people from Tokyo Toin University of Yokohama alumni Japanese men's footballers Men's association football defenders J1 League players J2 League players Kawasaki Frontale players Yokohama FC players Montedio Yamagata players {{Japan-footy-defender-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Miki Yamane is a Japanese football player. He plays for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team. Club career Miki Yamane joined J1 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2016. On 20 April, he debuted in J.League Cup (v Júbilo Iwata). International career He made his debut for Japan national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against South Korea. He scored the opening goal in the 16th minute as Japan won 3–0. Career statistics Club International ''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.'' Honours Kawasaki Frontale * J1 League: 2020, 2021 * Emperor's Cup: 2020 Japanese Super Cup: 2021 Individual J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appearances Appearances by club Appearances by country * Only in two occasions there was a full-Japanese Best XI (20 ...: 2020, 2021, 2022 References External linksProfile at Shonan Bellmare* * 1993 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yu Kobayashi (footballer) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japanese national team. Club statistics 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. 26 out of 289) 1=Japanese Super Cup appearances National team statistics International goals :''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.'' Honours Club Kawasaki Frontale J1 League (4): 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup (2): 2019, 2021 Individual J.League MVP Award: 2017 J.League Top Scorer: 2017 J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appearances Appearances by club Appearances by country Only in two occasions there was a full-Japanese Best XI (20 ... (2): 2016, 2017 References External linksProfile at Kawasaki Frontale* * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ryota Oshima is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale. International career Oshima was a member of the Japan U-23 national team squad which got qualification to 2016 Summer Olympics by winning the AFC U-23 Championship. In August, he was elected Japan for Olympics. At this tournament, he played all 3 matches. After that achievement, Oshima has been called for Japan on 26 May for the 2016 Kirin Cup. In June 2018 he was named in Japan's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia., although he did not figure in any of the team's four matches at the finals. Career statistics Club 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. 25 out of 289) International Honours Kawasaki Frontale * J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 * Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019 Japan U23 * AFC U-23 Championship: 2016 Individual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yasuto Wakizaka is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team. Club career Wakizawa was a member of Kawasaki Frontale U-18 team before he enrolled to Hannan University. For 2018 season, he rejoined the club and debuted in the AFC Champions League. On 30 January 2024, it was announced that Wakizaka appointed as the new captain of Frontale for 2024 season, succeeding his teammate, Kento Tachibanada, who led the club winning 2023 Emperor's Cup. International career He made his debut for Japan national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against South Korea. Career statistics Honours Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2020, 2023 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021 Japan * EAFF Championship: 2022 Individual J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Shintaro Kurumaya is a Japanese footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby ... who plays as a left back for Kawasaki Frontale. International career On 7 May 2015, Japan national football team, Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodžić called him up for a two-day training camp. Club statistics Last update: ''9 April 2023.'' 1Includes J. League Championship and Japanese Super Cup. National team statistics Honours Club J1 League (4) : 2017 J1 League, 2017, 2018 J1 League, 2018, 2020 J1 League, 2020, 2021 J1 League, 2021 Emperor's Cup (1) : 2020 Emperor's Cup, 2020 J.League Cup (1) : 2019 J.League Cup, 2019 Japanese Super Cup (2) : 2019 Japanese Super Cup, 2019, 2021 Japanese Super Cup, 2021 Individual * J.League Best XI (2) : 2017, 2018 References External links * Profile at K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	João Schmidt João Felipe Schmidt Urbano (born 19 May 1993), known as João Schmidt, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Santos. Club career São Paulo Schmidt was born in São Paulo, and joined São Paulo FC's youth sides in 2005, aged 12. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 18 July 2012, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Vasco da Gama. Definitely promoted to the first team ahead of the 2013 season, Schmidt only featured rarely for ''Tricolor'' in the following years. Loan to Vitória de Setúbal In July 2014, Schmidt moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Primeira Liga club Vitória de Setúbal on loan for the season. He made his debut abroad on 17 August, starting in a 2–0 away loss to Rio Ave. Schmidt scored his first professional goal on 24 August 2014, netting his side's second through a penalty kick in a 2–0 home win over Gil Vicente. He was a regular starter for Vitória during his loan spell, cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	2021 Kawasaki Frontale Season The 2021 season was Kawasaki Frontale's 17th consecutive season in the J1 League, where they lifted the title for the fourth time in five years. They also competed in the AFC Champions League, Emperor's Cup, J.League Cup, and the Japanese Super Cup. Squad ''As of 1 July 2021.'' First-team squad Out on loan Transfers Transfers in Transfers out Competitions J1 League Table Results summary Results by matchday Matches Emperor's Cup Results J.League Cup Matches Prime stage Japanese Super Cup AFC Champions League Group stage Matches Honors Individual * J.League MVP: Leandro Damião * J.League Best XI: Miki Yamane, Shogo Taniguchi, Jesiel, Yasuto Wakizaka, Akihiro Ienaga, Reo Hatate, Leandro Damião * J1 League Fair Play Award: Miki Yamane Statistics Goal scorers Clean sheets References {{2021 in Japanese football Kawasaki Frontale is a Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Toru Oniki is a Japanese football manager and former player. He is currently manager of Kawasaki Frontale. Playing career Oniki was born in Funabashi on April 20, 1974. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashima Antlers in 1993. He played as mainly defensive midfielder. However he could not become a regular player behind Jorginho and Yasuto Honda. In 1998, he moved to Japan Football League club Kawasaki Frontale on loan. He played as regular player and the club won the 2nd place. In 1999, although he returned to Antlers, he could not play many matches. In 2000, he moved to newly promoted J1 League club, Kawasaki Frontale again. In 2000, he played many matches and the club won the 2nd place 2000 J.League Cup. Although the club finished at bottom place in the league and was relegated to J2 League, he became a regular player from 2001 season. Although his opportunity to play decreased from 2003, the club won the champions in 2004 and was promoted to J1 League. He could hardly play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Captain (association Football) The team captain of an association football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team; they are often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game or has good leadership qualities. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband. Responsibilities The only official responsibility of a captain specified by the Laws of the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shootout. Contrary to what is sometimes said, captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee. However, referees may talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour when necessary. At an award-giving ceremony after a fixture like a cup competition final, the captain usually leads the team up to collect their medals. Any trophy won by a team will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Daiya Tono is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a winger for Kawasaki Frontale. Career After three good seasons with Honda FC in JFL, Kawasaki Frontale opted to sign Tono for 2020 season. The club decided to loan him to Avispa Fukuoka in J2 League. Career statistics Club . ;Notes Honours Club Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2023 Japanese Super Cup: 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ... References External links Profile at Avispa Fukuoka 1999 births Living people Association football people from Fujieda, Shizuoka Japanese men's footballers Men's association football forwards Japan Football League players J1 League players J2 League players Honda FC players Kawasaki Frontale players Avispa Fukuoka players [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kazuki Kozuka is a Japanese footballer who plays for Suwon Samsung Bluewings, as an attacking midfielder. Club career Kozuka was born in Mitsuke, Niigata. He played junior football for Mitsuke FC and Nagaoka Junior Youth FC in the Hokushin'etsu Youth League while attending Mitsuke Minami Junior High School, before being offered a spot at Teikyo Nagaoka High School on a football scholarship. Kozuka joined Albirex Niigata as an apprentice professional in 2012. He turned full-time professional with Albirex at the start of the 2013 season and made his first-team debut against Tokushima Vortis in the first round of the Nabisco Cup. His first J. League appearance was in the 2–1 away win over Tokushima Vortis on 26 April 2014. On 8 July 2014, Kozuka joined Japan Football League side Renofa Yamaguchi on loan until December. He scored his first goal for Rnofa against Sony Sendai on 2 August. He became regular for Renofa, creating a strong attacking partnership with Kazuhito Kishida. Kozuka imp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tatsuya Hasegawa is a Japanese professional association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder, midfielder for club Yokohama FC. Career Youth career Hasegawa begin career with Juntendo University in 2012 as youth team. Senior career After Graduation in 2015, Hasegawa begin first professional career with J1 club, Kawasaki Frontale in 2016. In 2022, he joined J2 club, Yokohama FC. On 23 October 2022, he brought his club promotion to J1 for upcoming 2023 season as well as finished in runner-up. He won J2 League Best XI in 2022. Career statistics . Club Honours Club J1 League (4) : 2017 J1 League, 2017, 2018 J1 League, 2018, 2020 J1 League, 2020, 2021 J1 League, 2021 Emperor's Cup (1) : 2020 Emperor's Cup, 2020 J.League Cup (1) : 2019 J.League Cup, 2019 Japanese Super Cup (1) : 2021 Japanese Super Cup, 2021 Individual J.League Best XI, J2 League Best XI: J.League Best XI#J2_League_(2022–present), 2022 References External linksProfile at Yokohama FC 1994 births Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Zain Issaka is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for club Montedio Yamagata. Career statistics Club Honours Club J1 League: 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ... References External links 1997 births Living people People from Machida, Tokyo Association football people from Tokyo Toin University of Yokohama alumni Japanese men's footballers Men's association football defenders J1 League players J2 League players Kawasaki Frontale players Yokohama FC players Montedio Yamagata players {{Japan-footy-defender-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Miki Yamane is a Japanese football player. He plays for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team. Club career Miki Yamane joined J1 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2016. On 20 April, he debuted in J.League Cup (v Júbilo Iwata). International career He made his debut for Japan national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against South Korea. He scored the opening goal in the 16th minute as Japan won 3–0. Career statistics Club International ''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.'' Honours Kawasaki Frontale * J1 League: 2020, 2021 * Emperor's Cup: 2020 Japanese Super Cup: 2021 Individual J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appearances Appearances by club Appearances by country * Only in two occasions there was a full-Japanese Best XI (20 ...: 2020, 2021, 2022 References External linksProfile at Shonan Bellmare* * 1993 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yu Kobayashi (footballer) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japanese national team. Club statistics 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. 26 out of 289) 1=Japanese Super Cup appearances National team statistics International goals :''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.'' Honours Club Kawasaki Frontale J1 League (4): 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup (2): 2019, 2021 Individual J.League MVP Award: 2017 J.League Top Scorer: 2017 J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appearances Appearances by club Appearances by country Only in two occasions there was a full-Japanese Best XI (20 ... (2): 2016, 2017 References External linksProfile at Kawasaki Frontale* * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ryota Oshima is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale. International career Oshima was a member of the Japan U-23 national team squad which got qualification to 2016 Summer Olympics by winning the AFC U-23 Championship. In August, he was elected Japan for Olympics. At this tournament, he played all 3 matches. After that achievement, Oshima has been called for Japan on 26 May for the 2016 Kirin Cup. In June 2018 he was named in Japan's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia., although he did not figure in any of the team's four matches at the finals. Career statistics Club 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. 25 out of 289) International Honours Kawasaki Frontale * J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 * Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019 Japan U23 * AFC U-23 Championship: 2016 Individual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yasuto Wakizaka is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team. Club career Wakizawa was a member of Kawasaki Frontale U-18 team before he enrolled to Hannan University. For 2018 season, he rejoined the club and debuted in the AFC Champions League. On 30 January 2024, it was announced that Wakizaka appointed as the new captain of Frontale for 2024 season, succeeding his teammate, Kento Tachibanada, who led the club winning 2023 Emperor's Cup. International career He made his debut for Japan national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against South Korea. Career statistics Honours Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2020, 2023 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021 Japan * EAFF Championship: 2022 Individual J.League Best XI The J.League Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in J.League. J1 League (1993–present) Multiple appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Shintaro Kurumaya is a Japanese footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby ... who plays as a left back for Kawasaki Frontale. International career On 7 May 2015, Japan national football team, Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodžić called him up for a two-day training camp. Club statistics Last update: ''9 April 2023.'' 1Includes J. League Championship and Japanese Super Cup. National team statistics Honours Club J1 League (4) : 2017 J1 League, 2017, 2018 J1 League, 2018, 2020 J1 League, 2020, 2021 J1 League, 2021 Emperor's Cup (1) : 2020 Emperor's Cup, 2020 J.League Cup (1) : 2019 J.League Cup, 2019 Japanese Super Cup (2) : 2019 Japanese Super Cup, 2019, 2021 Japanese Super Cup, 2021 Individual * J.League Best XI (2) : 2017, 2018 References External links * Profile at K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	João Schmidt João Felipe Schmidt Urbano (born 19 May 1993), known as João Schmidt, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Santos. Club career São Paulo Schmidt was born in São Paulo, and joined São Paulo FC's youth sides in 2005, aged 12. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 18 July 2012, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Vasco da Gama. Definitely promoted to the first team ahead of the 2013 season, Schmidt only featured rarely for ''Tricolor'' in the following years. Loan to Vitória de Setúbal In July 2014, Schmidt moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Primeira Liga club Vitória de Setúbal on loan for the season. He made his debut abroad on 17 August, starting in a 2–0 away loss to Rio Ave. Schmidt scored his first professional goal on 24 August 2014, netting his side's second through a penalty kick in a 2–0 home win over Gil Vicente. He was a regular starter for Vitória during his loan spell, cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]