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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (186 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Akihiko Takeshige profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 21 Aug 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- A. Takeshige
Akihiko Takeshige recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Akihiko Takeshige
Akihiko Takeshige is a 38-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 21 August 1987 in Japan, Akihiko Takeshige has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Akihiko Takeshige stands 186 cm tall and weighs 75 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Akihiko Takeshige's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Akihiko Takeshige
What team does Akihiko Takeshige play for?
Akihiko Takeshige's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Akihiko Takeshige play?
Akihiko Takeshige plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Akihiko Takeshige?
Akihiko Takeshige was born on 21 August 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Akihiko Takeshige?
Akihiko Takeshige represents Japan.
How tall is Akihiko Takeshige?
Akihiko Takeshige stands 186 cm tall and weighs 75 kg.
Is Akihiko Takeshige left-footed or right-footed?
Akihiko Takeshige's preferred foot is right.
Does Akihiko Takeshige play for the national team?
Akihiko Takeshige is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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