was a Japanese professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Takada started his goalkeeper career in Japan, then England, Ireland, Norway, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia. He then ended his professional career in Hong Kong.

Rangers

Takada signed for

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in 2007.

Persitara

In 2010, Takada played for Persitara in the

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before returning to Japan.

Pegasus

Takada finished his three-month contract with Persitara and then became a free agent. He returned to Hong Kong to train with

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. He went to the

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final, then uploaded a match video to

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and telling people that he was looking for a club on

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. In the end he joined

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in the summer of 2011.

Advertising

Takada appeared in

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's advertising campaign. He said it was a part-time job he found during the summer break.高田壽典愛踢波多過做Model
''Orientdal Daily''. Retrieved 10 January 2012.

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