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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Akira Takeuchi profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 18 Jun 1983 (42 years)
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- A. Takeuchi
Akira Takeuchi 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 |
Akira Takeuchi transfer history (10 moves)
Kamatamare Sanuki
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Oita Trinita
Kamatamare Sanuki
Kamatamare Sanuki
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
Kamatamare Sanuki
Nagoya Grampus
Oita Trinita
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
Kokushikan University
Nagoya Grampus
Japan national team
About Akira Takeuchi
Akira Takeuchi is a 42-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 18 June 1983 in Japan, Akira Takeuchi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Akira Takeuchi stands 180 cm tall and weighs 71 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Akira Takeuchi'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.
Bookmark this Akira Takeuchi hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Akira Takeuchi
What team does Akira Takeuchi play for?
Akira Takeuchi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Akira Takeuchi play?
Akira Takeuchi plays as a defender.
How old is Akira Takeuchi?
Akira Takeuchi was born on 18 June 1983, making them 42 years old.
What nationality is Akira Takeuchi?
Akira Takeuchi represents Japan.
How tall is Akira Takeuchi?
Akira Takeuchi stands 180 cm tall and weighs 71 kg.
Is Akira Takeuchi left-footed or right-footed?
Akira Takeuchi's preferred foot is right.
Does Akira Takeuchi play for the national team?
Akira Takeuchi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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