Hikaru Mita (三田 光, Mita Hikaru, born August 1, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.

Hikaru Mita
三田 光
Personal information
Full name Hikaru Mita
Date of birth (1981-08-01) August 1, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1997–1999 Kokugakuin Univ. Kugayama High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 FC Tokyo 0 (0)
2002–2007 Albirex Niigata 103 (1)
2005Vegalta Sendai (loan) 7 (1)
2008 Shonan Bellmare 17 (1)
2009–2010 Tokushima Vortis 49 (1)
2011–2012 FC Gifu 44 (0)
Total 220 (4)
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Busan Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Mita was born in Tokyo on August 1, 1981. After graduating from high school, he joined newly was promoted to J1 League club, FC Tokyo in 2000. However he could not play at all in the match in 2 seasons. In 2002, he moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata. Although he became a regular player as left side back until April, he lost regular position behind Katsuo Kanda from May and played many matches as substitute. In 2003, he became a regular player as left side back and right side back. The club also won the champions in 2003 and was promoted to J1 from 2004. However he lost regular position and his opportunity to play decreased in 2004. In 2005, he moved to J2 club Vegalta Sendai on loan. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2006, he returned to Albirex Niigata. He became a regular player as right side back again in 2006. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2007. In 2008, he moved to J2 club Shonan Bellmare. Although he played many matches as side back in early 2008, he could hardly play in the match from the middle of 2008. In 2009, he moved to J2 club Tokushima Vortis. He played many matches as regular right side back in 2009. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2010. In 2011, he moved to J2 club FC Gifu. He became a regular player as defensive midfielder in 2011. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2012 and he retired end of 2012 season.

Club statistics

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Club Season League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FC Tokyo 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Albirex Niigata 2002 30 0 2 0 - 32 0
2003 35 0 4 0 - 39 0
2004 10 0 0 0 1 0 11 0
Vegalta Sendai 2005 7 1 1 0 - 8 1
Albirex Niigata 2006 24 1 1 1 4 0 29 2
2007 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Shonan Bellmare 2008 17 1 1 0 - 18 1
Tokushima Vortis 2009 36 1 0 0 - 36 1
2010 13 0 1 0 - 14 0
FC Gifu 2011 32 0 0 0 - 32 0
2012 12 0 0 0 - 12 0
Total 220 4 10 1 5 0 235 5

References

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  1. ^ "Stats Centre: Hikaru Mita Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-11-30.
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